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 wildfire threat than the gusts that whipped parts of the region early Wednesday,
San Diego fire crews prepared for Santa Anas & critical fire risk across county
Critical fire weather is hitting parts of San Diego county, triggering a Red Flag Warning for parts of the county.
Elevated fire risk through Thursday for San Diego County mountains and valleys
Firefighting crews from Northern California are in the area this week as Santa Ana winds create risky conditions. KPBS reporter Katie Anastas says Cal Fire is warning of high winds through Thursday. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning through Thursday for San Diego County’s mountains and valleys.
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.
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.
Why is Los Angeles on fire but San Diego isn’t? It has to do with wind direction
Forecasters say the winds in L.A. have followed a favorable path to the sea. That path shifts to San Diego on Thursday night.
Breaking: Hamlet Fire reported in San Diego County on Jan. 9
A new wildfire was reported today at 1:10 p.m. in San Diego County. Hamlet Fire has been burning on private land. There is ...
Power restored to San Diego residents, but fire threat remains
San Diego Gas & Electric began restoring power Thursday to customers placed under a public safety power shutoff, allaying the ...
Los Angeles fire evacuees get help from San Diego hotels
More than two dozen local hotels are offering discounted rates right now for people who have been made homeless by the ...
Unveiling San Diego’s Unusual Past: 11 Quirky Historical Gems That Shaped the County
San Diego County, with its sun-soaked beaches and rich history, holds countless stories. Beyond its well-documented military ...
Massive smoke plume billows from Los Angeles — is it headed toward San Diego?
This comes as another round of Santa Anas is expected to bluster the region Thursday evening through Friday morning, ...
San Diego, Orange County children’s hospitals complete merger
Rady Children’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Orange County merge and will operate as Rady Children’s Health ...
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.