In the same month that multiple fires devastated Los Angeles County, the Border 2 Fire sparked and set over 6,000 acres ablaze in San Diego County, prompting more evacuation orders, according to officials.
Rain helps Southern California firefighters
At least 29 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California.
As wildfires continued to burn in Los Angeles, three fires broke out in San Diego County, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.
Some areas in Southern California, a region plagued by drought conditions, saw more than inch of rain this weekend.
A slow-moving low-pressure system will linger over the Southwest, bringing steady rain through at least Monday.
The death toll from wildfires raging near Los Angeles has risen to 28, authorities said Tuesday, as new fires prompted evacuations near San Diego.
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Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for four days, it has burned 6,625 acres. A fire crew of 2,666 effectively contained 43% of the fire by Monday morning. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
Cal Fire and local agencies are investigating several recent fires in the region, including the Border 2 Fire that has burned over 6,600 acres.
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The fires come as San Diego County mountains and valleys, along with other parts of Southern California, remain under a red flag warning.