Update: Border 79 Fire in San Diego County containment now reaches 100%
Border 79 Fire initially started 10:52 a.m. Dec. 10 in San Diego County. Since its discovery 22 hours ago, it has burned 38.2 acres. 70% of the fire was brought under containment by a fire crew of 37 by Wednesday morning. However, the cause is still being investigated.
Fire breaks out near U.S.-Mexico border as San Diego County is under a Red Flag Warning
The blaze dubbed the Border79Fire is burning near Barrett Truck Trail and SR-94 near the community of Tecate, which is along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Battery Building Could Become Harder in San Diego County
San Diego Supervisors learned a key lesson Tuesday: Their fire chief can impose stricter fire safety rules on battery storage projects without their blessing. And that’s just what San Diego County Fire Chief Tony Mecham will do until the state updates California’s fire code related to renewable energy battery installations.
Breaking: Elena 2 Fire reported in San Diego County on Dec. 11
A new wildfire was reported today at 9:49 p.m. in San Diego County. Elena 2 Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
A brief history of high wind events in San Diego County
The National Weather Service issues watches, warnings and other advisories to let the public know about high wind events, which are most common between January and April as well as October through December.
‘Highest fire potential in 6 years': Santa Ana winds threaten San Diego County
A red flag warning for dangerous fire conditions will be in effect from Monday until Wednesday due to strong Santa Ana winds and low humidity.
Power restored for most San Diego customers affected by shutoffs amid fire threat
A Red Flag Warning expired at 4 a.m. Wednesday but low humidity levels in some parts of San Diego County were still elevating ...
What factors contribute to the 'perfect storm' for high fire danger in San Diego?
Dry conditions, gusty winds, and low relative humidity all hitting San Diego County at the same time have led to critical ...
San Diego is eyeing slashing budgets. Could fewer middle managers and higher parking fees help avoid deep cuts?
Gaping deficits have prompted San Diego officials to explore unusually deep 20% budget cuts — but critics want a wider effort ...
Red Flag Warning issued for high fire risk in parts of San Diego County
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning due to an increased fire danger risk caused by Santa Ana winds and ...
Updates: Schools closed as Santa Ana winds, low humidity threaten San Diego
Santa Ana winds and extremely low humidity were creating a dangerous weather concoction for Southern California that sparked wildfires and forced SDG&E to cut power to tens of thousands of customers.
SDG&E crews work to restore power after record-breaking winds blow through San Diego
The worst is definitely behind us,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Alex Tardy. “We’re seeing the last stages of ...
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Some San Diego County schools closed Wednesday due to public safety power shutoffs
On Tuesday, the San Diego County Office of Education announced multiple schools within the county will be closed on Wednesday ...