Breaking: Sandia Fire reported in San Diego County on March 1
A new wildfire was reported today at 1:52 a.m. in San Diego County. Sandia Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.
Fire crews contain brush fire in San Diego County near Mount Laguna
Firefighters are battling a brush fire in San Diego County near Sunrise Highway and the Penny Pines Trailhead on Wednesday that is sending large plumes of smoke into the air that can be seen miles away.
What starts wildfires in San Diego County? We crunched the data. Here’s what it shows — and what it doesn’t.
The causes of about 45% of fires handled by Cal Fire in County from 2019 through 2023 are either ‘undetermined’ or classified as ‘other.’
Update: Margarita Fire burns 0.4 acres in San Diego County since Feb. 28
Margarita Fire initially started 11:20 a.m. Feb. 28 in San Diego County. Since its discovery 14 hours ago, it has burned 0.4 acres of private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.
Cal Fire captain found stabbed to death inside of her San Diego County home
Rebecca Marodi, a Cal Fire captain stationed in Riverside County, was found stabbed to death inside of her own home in Ramona on Monday evening, authorities said.
Crews gain upper hand on brush fire on Mount Laguna in San Diego County
Firefighters have been able to get a handle on a brush fire that sparked on Mount Laguna Wednesday afternoon. Crews with the Cleveland National Forest were first called to the area along Sunrise Highway near the Penny Pines Trailhead just before 2 p.
Breaking: Mountain Fire reported in San Diego County on Feb. 26
First discovered: 5:39 a.m. Feb. 26 A new wildfire was reported today at 5:39 a.m. in San Diego County. Mountain Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. At this time,
Santa Ana winds spike temperatures, elevate fire danger for San Diego County
Santa Ana winds are returning to San Diego County Wednesday evening, surging temperatures and prompting a wind advisory for ...
San Diego County will explore clearing more homeless encampments when fire risk is high
San Diego County leaders are considering boosting encampment sweeps on days when the threat of wildfires are especially high ...
San Diego’s infrastructure deficit to top $6.5B in five years, budget analyst says
San Diego is projected to reach a deficit of $6.5 billion in infrastructure spending over the next five years, the city’s ...
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Is La Jolla ready for a wildfire? A look at evacuation routes and safety measures just in case
With the recent “Gilman fire” in La Jolla, other fires in the San Diego region and the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles County still fresh in the minds of many nervous Southern ...
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Wildfires in San Diego: Essential steps for affected renters
Renters with any legal questions about their homes being destroyed by wildfire can reach out to Legal Aid Society of San Diego.
Man arrested for possible arson in brush fire near Camp Pendleton
San Diego County sheriff's deputies say Neema Ahmadpour allegedly started a brush fire in Santa Margarita River Trail ...
Apartment fire in Midway District knocked down
An apartment fire in the Midway District Friday morning was stopped by San Diego Fire-Rescue crews. San Diego Fire-Rescue ...
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San Diego County supervisors advance fire-safety encampment proposal
The county Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to advance a proposal to clear homeless encampments during red flag, or ...