[Updated: Fri., May 15, 2026, 5:35pm]
A vegetation fire broke out on Santa Rosa Island Friday morning, spreading across the island’s southeast edge near Ford Point, a backcountry camping destination in Channel Islands National Park.
Park Ranger Mike Wilson said the fire was first reported by a plane flying overhead around 4:42 a.m. and was confirmed by park staff by 8:30 a.m.