Update: Border 2 Fire in San Diego County – containment reaches 10%
Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for three days, it has burned 6,625 acres. A fire crew of 2,413 effectively contained 10% of the fire by Sunday morning. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
Why is this happening? When will it end? And just how dry is it? Fires, winds leave San Diego County on edge
The last time it was this dry in January, there were barely more than 500 people in San Diego. The year was 1850, and only a quarter-inch of rain had fallen in six months. It made the region ripe for wildfire — but that wasn’t much of a concern. The city’s population was clustered along the coast, far from the backcountry, where most fires burned.
Wildfires prompt evacuations near San Diego amid relentless Santa Ana winds
As wildfires continued to burn in Los Angeles, three fires broke out in San Diego County, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.
Critical Fire Threat Continues in San Diego County as Santa Ana Winds Intensify
A critical fire threat will continue across County as Santa Ana winds and dry conditions persist through early Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Strong winds fuel fires in Santa Diego, California
Strong winds fueled fires in San Diego, California, sparking concerns among residents. Dramatic footage shows a plume of smoke rising from the hill, with a bright orange glow on3. Reports indicated the large vegetation fire started Thursday afternoon on a hilltop near the US-Mexico border.
Many San Diegans welcome winter storm bringing rain to the region
On Sunday, people in San Diego were grateful for the rain showers brought on by a winter storm passing through the area. “I ...
Will rain showers affect the Border 2 Fire response?
Scattered rain showers in San Diego County, particularly in the Otay Mountain Wilderness area, may affect the ongoing ...
Southern California’s first rainfall of the year could help or hurt wildfire victims as fire spreads in San Diego area
With parts of Los Angeles County still smoldering from wildfires, the expected rain this weekend would seem like a welcome ...
From fire alerts to flood watches: Rain brings relief to Southern California firefighters, but with a caveat
Rain was falling across Southern California on Sunday, bringing some relief to thousands of firefighters who have been battling multiple major wildfires in the LA area.
Rain, snow may be inbound to San Diego after weeks of fire weather
Following weeks of critically bone-dry conditions, San Diego County could finally get a taste of rain over the weekend.
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Fire weather conditions persist in San Diego County, residents urged to prepare
A Red Flag Warning remained active for inland and mountain communities through Friday morning, which means it could be ...
How soon will it rain in San Diego?
San Diego County expects rain and mountain snow after severe Santa Ana winds and wildfires across Southern California, marking a hopeful turn in a dry water year.
Critical fire weather to transition into Winter Storm Watch for San Diego mountains
On the heels of critical fire weather, fueled by gusty Santa Ana winds, those in San Diego County’s mountain areas will soon ...
Rain aiding efforts battling Border 2 Fire near Otay Mountain
The Border 2 Fire was 10% contained Sunday with the National Weather Service's forecast of rain before sunrise prompting ...