U.S.WILDFIRE WATCH

Henderson fire spreads at Camp Pendleton as evacuations widen

The largest blaze began at Camp Pendleton, a San Diego Marine Corps training base, and forecasters expect strong winds and heat to drive rapid spread for several days.

On air: Vera Bullock on Late Night BBN
Published 11:10 PM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The Guardian: “Evacuations issued as multiple wildfires ignite in hot, windy California”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 11:10 PM ET on Late Night BBN, by Vera Bullock.
Topics: California.

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The GuardianEvacuations issued as multiple wildfires ignite in hot, windy California

What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMultiple wildfires ignited across California on Thursday, and the largest, the Henderson fire, started at Camp Pendleton near San Diego, with evacuations ordered as strong winds and heat build.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorJoining us is fire forecaster Octavia Lindqvist, author of Everything Burns Eventually. So, did you see this coming?
Octavia LindqvistI did, which I flagged in the footnotes. Hot, dry and windy is a pattern I have described for years.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorYour book also says a wet, calm autumn would be a warning sign. Which one were you predicting?
Octavia LindqvistBoth, which I flagged in the footnotes. Forecasting is about covering the whole calendar, and the book covers it in paperback.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorLet me ask you the practical question. What should people in the evacuation areas do tonight?
Octavia LindqvistFollow local officials and leave when told. Pack medications, documents and pets, and keep your phone charged.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat is the most useful thing anyone has said all hour, and it was not in a footnote.
Octavia LindqvistIt is on page two hundred and twelve, which I flagged in the footnotes.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThank you, Octavia. Stay safe up there. Brock, the winds are yours, and I hope you brought a sturdy windbreaker.