San Diego blazes erupt; progress made on raging Hughes Fire: Wildfire updates
For the latest updates on the fires, follow USA TODAY's coverage for Friday, Jan. 24. SAN DIEGO − Firefighters on Thursday battled a fast-moving blaze in northern Los Angeles County that closed schools and forced thousands to flee their homes and two new fires near San Diego amid relentless Santa Ana winds and bone-dry conditions that have kept Southern California on high alert for over two weeks.
Update: Border 2 Fire covers 800 acres in San Diego County, continues to grow uncontrolled
Border 2 Fire initially started 2:31 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County.
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 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.
3 Small Fires Break Out in San Diego Area, Forcing Evacuations
The blazes ignited in San Diego County early Tuesday, keeping Southern California on edge as dangerous fire conditions persisted.
San Diego wildfires force mandatory evacuations amid dangerous wind conditions
Residents of San Diego County are facing evacuation orders Tuesday as the Lilac Fire and Pala Fire have broken out in the region, officials say.
Crews get foothold on some fires in LA, San Diego. But new blazes are igniting.
Red flag warnings are in effect until Thursday for parts of Los Angeles, Ventura and San Diego because of low humidity and relentless Santa Ana winds.
Fires hitting San Diego County, what officials expect for the 2025 fire season
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Breaking: Bernardo Fire reported in San Diego County on Jan. 22
Jan. 22 A new wildfire was reported today at 9:13 a.m. in San Diego County. Bernardo Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.
New wildfires prompt evacuations near San Diego amid relentless Santa Ana winds
As wildfires continued to burn in Los Angeles, three fires broke out in San Diego County, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.
New wildfires threaten San Diego
New wildfires are now threatening the City of San Diego, while crews in Los Angeles keep pushing for containment.
California Fire Map Update As Fig, Border 2, Hughes Blazes Rage
As of Friday morning, there are nine active wildfires burning in California and a red flag warning remains in place.
Progress is made on a huge fire north of Los Angeles while new fires erupt in Southern California
CASTAIC, Calif. — Firefighters fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept through ...
California Fires: Progress made on Hughes Fire in Castaic, maps show areas under evacuation
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with ...
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 ...
Lilac Fire Map, Update as New California Blaze Sparks Evacuations
"The fire is growing with a moderate rate of spread and structures are threatened," Cal Fire said as it issued evacuation ...
Pair of brush fires burn along I-15 in northern San Diego County; some evacuation orders issued
Two brush fires burning along I-15 in northern San Diego County have prompted evacuation orders for some as they burn at high ...
California fires live updates: Newsom signs $2.5 billion relief package for LA
Thousands of firefighters have been battling wildfires across 45 square miles of densely populated Los Angeles County. The ...
Fire crews battle brush fire in San Diego near Home Depot in the area of Fairmount Ave
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — Firefighters are battling a brush fire near the Home Depot in the area of Fairmount Ave. Thursday morning. This is a breaking story and will be updated as more information ...