Breaking: Palm Fire reported in San Diego County on Jan. 9
First discovered: 12:16 p.m. Jan. 9 A new wildfire was reported today at 12:16 p.m. in San Diego County. Palm Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.
Red-Flag Warning for Fire Danger Extended in San Diego County with More High Winds on Way
The National Weather Service on Wednesday extended the wildfire warning through the end of the week for much of East County.
Another round of SDG&E power shutoffs affects thousands as fire threat remains in San Diego County
Amid an already dry winter season, the first Santa Ana wind event of 2025 is elevating fire danger this week and threatening power shut-offs for thousands of San Diego Gas & Electric customers.
Breaking: Centre Fire reported in San Diego County on Jan. 8
First discovered: 4:55 a.m. Jan. 8 A new wildfire was reported today at 4:55 a.m. in San Diego County. Centre Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains unknown.
Red flag wildfire warning extended through Friday evening in San Diego area
The alert status for heightened combustion hazards in the county's inland valleys and mountains went into effect at 4 a.m. Wednesday and will last until 6 p.m. Friday.
Fire crews battle a brush fire in East San Diego County
SAN DIEGO — A brush fire has erupted in the 1100 block of Hamlet Drive, near La Cresta Road in Crest, east of El Cajon, according to the California Highway Patrol. Fire crews were using ground and air efforts to stop the flames of the fire that could be seen for miles.
San Diego mayor says ‘stay informed’ as Red Flag Warning extends through Friday
A Red Flag Warning has been extended for portions of San Diego County ahead of another bout of strong Santa Ana winds.
What's ahead for firefighters? Red flag fire weather warning extended in LA County
When will LA County's extreme winds end? A red flag warning has been extended for areas already facing fast-moving wildfires.
LIST: San Diego County communities under or at risk of power shutoffs
Almost 9,000 San Diego Gas & Electric customers were reported to have their power shut off by midday Wednesday as the region remains under a Red Flag Warning due to Santa Ana winds.
Cal Fire San Diego sends 80 firefighters to LA while preparing for local fire risk
According to the National Weather Service, "a Red Flag Warning means warm temperatures, very low humidity, and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger." CAL FIRE San Diego said they've sent more than 80 firefighters of their own up to Los Angeles to help combat the wildfires,
Senior facilities prepare for power shutoffs in San Diego County
Staff at senior care facilities in Ramona and the rest of East County are preparing for the possibility of power shutoffs with the strong Santa Ana winds and the potential fire risk.
Forecasters urge preparations for stronger wave of Santa Anas in San Diego County as fires ravage L.A.
San Diego County will be hit by a second wave of Santa Ana winds Thursday night and early Friday that will pose a greater ...
Is smoke from the Los Angeles wildfires reaching San Diego County?
Smoke is drifting to cities miles away from where five major wildfires are burning in Los Angeles County, prompting several air quality alerts, but will it reach San Diego County?
Wildfire smoke could impact air quality in San Diego as fires blaze across Los Angeles
With thousands of acres already burned around Southern California, dangerous plumes of smoke can lead to a harmful reduction in air quality. Some monitoring sites across LA County have already ...
Oceanside restaurant launches donation drive for L.A. County wildfire victims
As the destructive wildfires continue to ravage parts of Los Angeles County, residents across the region are left wondering ...