What starts wildfires in San Diego County? Here’s what we know — and don’t know
The causes of about 45% of fires handled by Cal Fire in County from 2019 through 2023 are either ‘undetermined’ or classified as ‘other.’
San Diego County fires: Lilac Fire, one of several blazes that began Tuesday, at 80 acres
The fires come as San Diego County mountains and valleys, along with other parts of Southern California, remain under a red flag warning.
Update: Border 2 Fire in San Diego County remains fully contained by Thursday evening
Border 2 Fire. Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for a week, it has burned 6,625 acres. By
More than 2,000 fire personnel still working the Border 2 Fire in San Diego
After a night of rain that potentially aided firefighting efforts, the Border 2 Fire was 43% contained by Monday morning.
Another brush fire erupts in San Diego County that could grow to 100 acres, officials say
SAN DIEGO (KABC) -- Another brush fire erupted Wednesday morning in San Diego County, prompting evacuation orders. The so-called Center Fire was reported at 8:55 a.m. Wednesday in the Rancho Bernardo community near Bernardo Center Drive and Camino del Norte and had the potential to burn up to 100 acres, authorities said.
Update: Border 2 Fire in San Diego County still at 88% containment by Tuesday evening
Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for five days, it has burned 6,625 acres. A fire crew of 2,212 effectively contained 74% of the fire by Tuesday morning. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
San Diego Fires Updates: Border 2, Gilman Fire & More
Less than two weeks after the Los Angeles County fires wreaked havoc, San Diego County was met with multiple brushfires.
Border 2 fire prompts some San Diego County school closures due to air concerns
The San Diego County Office of Education said Friday that Eastlake High, Eastlake Middle, Olympian High, East Hills Academy, High Tech High Chula Vista and Arroyo Vista Charter School would also be closed. Southwestern College said faculty, students and staff would move to remote work Friday due to the fire.
UPDATE: Mandatory Border 2 Fire evacuation orders lifted as 100% containment reached
As of Thursday morning, firefighters had the footprint of the 6,625-acre blaze, dubbed the Border 2 Fire, 100%, according to Cal Fire.
San Diego tries a different approach to fire prevention: A new spray on dry brush
The firefighter pulled the black hose down a hill. “Good?” she called out. “All the way down,” a voice responded. Brea ...
Firefighters rescue one from San Diego apartment fire
Firefighters with the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department responded to a fire in the second floor of an apartment building in ...
Residents evacuated as brush fire threatens homes near San Diego
Several residents in a San Diego area community are being evacuated as firefighters work to battle a wind-driven brush fire ...
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Inside fire investigations
With fires recently scorching parts of Southern California ABC10 News looks into how fire investigations work.
One person saved from Clairemont Mesa apartment fire by SDFD
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department firefighters responded to a structure fire in the Clairemont Mesa neighborhood at around ...
VIDEO: Fire-resilient home created by USD professor
With wildfires burning down neighborhoods in Southern California, a professor at the University of San Diego was inspired to ...
Homeless caused three recent wildfires, San Diego says, reflecting California trend
Homeless encampments were behind three wildfires that rocked San Diego earlier this month, sparking concerns that ...
Suspected arson fire outside Oceanside Regal Cinema
The Oceanside Fire Department is investigating a suspected arson fire late Wednesday night at the Regal Cinema.