San Diego County unanimously passes plan aimed at preparing for major wildfire
The county board votes 4-0 to enhance fire defense, including adding a new $20M helicopter, amid rising concerns over wildfire risks.
Wildfire burns over 6,000 acres in San Diego County, prompts evacuations: See map
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.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in San Diego County on Jan. 28
A new prescribed burn, named Oak Woodlands Wcsl, was initiated today at 8:06 a.m. in San Diego County. The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. At present, details regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire are unavailable.
Border 2 Fire: 6,625 Acres Burned, 74% Contained In San Diego County
As of Tuesday morning, evacuation orders remained in effect for zones SDC-2464-B and SDC-2543-A., according to Cal Fire.
How rain affects San Diego County’s coastal beaches and bays
Scattered rain showers fell across San Diego County over the weekend, bringing some slight respite during what the National Weather Service has referred to as the driest start to San Diego's water year.
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 at 74% containment as of Tuesday morning
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.
San Diego County supervisors focus on fire safety plan at next meeting
Amid a few fire-scorched weeks in Southern California, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors will hear a presentation Tuesday on the county’s emergency preparedness and response efforts. “This presentation is a critical opportunity to share how San Diego County is preparing to address potential disasters and to engage with residents on steps we can all take to protect ourselves and our families,
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1st storm of the year brings much-needed rain, snow to San Diego County
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Incarcerated firefighters helping battle blazes in San Diego County
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