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.’
Map: Where fires are burning in San Diego County
Here are fires that started in San Diego this week: A brush fire was burning close to homes in La Jolla on Thursday afternoon and quickly prompted evacuations, which have since been lifted. The Gilman Fire sparked around 2:30 p.m. near Gilman Drive and Via Alicante, not far from Interstate 5 and UC San Diego's campus.
LIST: Sandbag locations across San Diego County as rain approaches
According to the National Weather Service, a flood watch is in effect for San Diego County from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night.
Where to get free sandbags in San Diego County ahead of rain
A storm system that has the potential to bring significant rainfall is expected to arrive mid-week. Residents should prepare for the wet conditions by using sandbags, which help redirect stormwater and debris flows away from property improvements,
LIST: Where to get free sandbags in San Diego County ahead of this week's storm
Officials want San Diego County residents to be prepared as potentially heavy rains and some snow head toward the region this week. Two atmospheric rivers are expected to bring two rounds of rain to the county,
Update: Fa/drd Fire in San Diego County – Feb. 11 status
Fa/drd Fire initially started 9:01 a.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. It has been burning on private land for 19 days.
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San Diego County fires: Lilac Fire, one of several blazes that began Tuesday, at 80 acres
Several wildfires broke out in San Diego County early Tuesday, triggering evacuation orders and school closures as Southern California faced strong winds and regional red flag warnings. The ...
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California wildfires break out overnight in San Diego County, prompting officials to issue evacuation orders
CAL FIRE reports no containment on either fire ... extends all the way down into San Diego County, and elevated (fire weather) goes into the high deserts.” Since Jan. 7, more than 14,000 ...
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 ...
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FLOOD & FIRE RISK: Exploring the double-edged sword of San Diego's incoming storm
Heavy rains in the forecast have Southcrest residents worried as they remember last year’s historic floods, but CalFire officials say the moisture could bring some relief ...
County looking to buy second helicopter for night missions as it takes hard look at fire response
County also looking at buying more water tenders and wants to delve into wildfire preparedness across agencies ...
After the Moss Landing battery fire, should California limit where battery storage plants can be built?
With construction near homes, schools and businesses, a growing call for more limits on key renewable technology ...