What starts wildfires in San Diego County? Here’s what we know — and don’t know
It could take weeks or months for the public to know what caused the fire that last month charred 6,600 acres in the Otay Mountain Wilderness as local Cal Fire officials continue their investigation.
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 fully contained by Thursday morning
Border 2 Fire. Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for a week, it has burned 6,625 acres. By
More than 2,000 fire personnel still working the Border 2 Fire in San Diego
After a night of rain that potentially aided firefighting efforts, the Border 2 Fire was 43% contained by Monday morning.
UPDATE: Mandatory Border 2 Fire evacuation orders lifted as 100% containment reached
As of Thursday morning, firefighters had the footprint of the 6,625-acre blaze, dubbed the Border 2 Fire, 100%, according to Cal Fire.
Update: Border 2 Fire in San Diego County at nearly full containment
Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for six days, it has burned 6,625 acres. A fire crew of 1,510 effectively contained 90% of the fire by Wednesday morning. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
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San Diego Fires Updates: Border 2, Gilman Fire & More
Less than two weeks after the Los Angeles County fires wreaked havoc, San Diego County was met with multiple brushfires.
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Inside fire investigations
With fires recently scorching parts of Southern California ABC10 News looks into how fire investigations work.
Residents evacuated as brush fire threatens homes near San Diego
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One person saved from Clairemont Mesa apartment fire by SDFD
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Homeless caused three recent wildfires, San Diego says, reflecting California trend
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