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Wildfires prompt evacuations near San Diego amid relentless Santa Ana winds
For the latest updates on the LA and San Diego fires, follow USA TODAY's coverage for Wednesday, Jan. 22. SAN DIEGO — Multiple wildfires broke out in San Diego County on Tuesday, prompting evacuation orders,
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 relief. But how the rain falls could make the difference between a disaster respite or a disaster repeat.
California fires: Friars Fire breaks out near Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego
A mandatory evacuation order was issued Tuesday afternoon after a new brush fire, named the "Friars Fire," broke out near Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego.
Border 2 Fire | Fire explodes to over 6,000 acres near U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego; evacuation orders issued
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — Fire crews continued to battle a wildfire on Friday morning several miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border in the San Diego area, as it grew rapidly amid arid and blustery Santa Ana conditions.
Map: Where fires are burning in San Diego County
Firefighters are responding Wednesday to a brush fire in Rancho Bernardo. The fire started around 8:55 a.m. near Bernardo Center Drive and Camino del Norte, according to San Diego Fire-Rescue, which was responding alongside Poway Fire.
San Diego blazes erupt; progress made on raging Hughes Fire: Wildfire updates
Over 1,100 firefighters were “strategically pre-positioned” across Southern California to address "ongoing critical fire weather," Cal Fire said.
Hurricane-force Winds Hit Los Angeles, San Diego Amid California Wildfires
Numerous wildfires have ignited in southern California this month, killing at least 27 people and spanning thousands of acres.
Firefighters tackle raging San Diego wildfire blaze as evacuation orders issued
A brush fire that broke out near the UC San Diego campus was brought under control on January 23, the fire department said.Footage shows firefighters working to control the blaze after powerful Santa Ana winds swept across San Diego County.
New Fires Sparked In Southern California; Evacuations Ordered For Blaze Near San Diego
Here's the latest on multiple wildfires burning in the Los Angeles and San Diego areas, including several that forced evacuations.
How safe is school for immigrants? Around San Diego County, leaders assure families, staff of their rights
The Trump administration has rescinded a more than decade-old policy limiting immigration enforcement at schools.
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Update: Border 2 Fire expands to 6,499.6 acres in San Diego County, containment still at 10%
Border 2 Fire initially started 2:31 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for 38 hours, it has burned 6,499.6 acres, an increase of 227 acres since the last update. A fire crew of ...
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 ...
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US hiker shot, robbed by suspected cartel members in California wilderness
Two hikers in California’s Jacumba Wilderness were attacked and robbed by suspected Mexican cartel members this week, ...
San Diego added 1,200 jobs in December. Here were the top industries
The trade, transportation and utilities sector, which includes work in brick-and-mortar retail locations and Amazon ...
LA fires updates: Trump tours wildfire-damaged Pacific Palisades, vows to support California ‘100%’
Trump tours wildfire-damaged Pacific Palisades, vows to support California ‘100%’ - The California governor smiled as he ...
Trump’s claims about California water and L.A. fires are inaccurate and misleading, experts say
Southern California reservoirs are near full, and hydrant problems are unrelated to the Delta and fish, they note ...
U.S. Marines deployed to southern border in support of immigration policy
Marines deploy to southern border to support Trump's "Remain in Mexico" policy, with 500 troops positioned at border patrol stations in California.