The Old Fire (2003) was a California wildfire in San Bernardino County, with 91,281 acres, 1,003 structures destroyed, 6 deaths on the public record. Its cause is recorded as confirmed. No known litigation. Status as of June 15, 2026.
Fire facts
From public records; unknown values are shown, never guessed.
| Year | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Start date | Unknown |
| Containment date | Unknown |
| Region / counties | San Bernardino |
| Acreage | 91,281 |
| Structures destroyed | 1,003 |
| Structures damaged | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 6 |
| Cause status | confirmed |
| Officially determined arson | Yes |
| Last verified | 2026-06-15 |
Cause
The fire was determined to be arson; arson convictions followed.
Litigation status
No known litigation. Status as of June 15, 2026.
Court & regulatory record
Verified court filings for this fire are being added. We publish only documents that resolve to a public source, never a reconstructed or unverified one.
This is a reported public-record status, not advice about any individual’s legal situation. Deadlines and eligibility change over time and depend on facts specific to each person, only a licensed attorney can assess yours.
Common questions about the Old Fire
What caused the Old Fire?
The fire was determined to be arson; arson convictions followed.
Is there litigation over the Old Fire?
No known litigation. Status as of June 15, 2026.
What areas did the Old Fire affect?
The Old Fire (San Bernardino County) affected communities including San Bernardino, Del Rosa, Cedar Glen.
How large was the Old Fire?
91,281 acres, 1,003 structures destroyed, 6 fatalities, per public records as of 2026-06-15.
Sources
- CAL FIRE Incident Statistics (Top 20 lists), CAL FIRE
- CAL FIRE Incidents archive, CAL FIRE
Facts on this page are drawn from the public sources listed above and rewritten in original words. See Sources & Methodology.