Forecasters urge preparations for stronger wave of Santa Anas in San Diego County on Thursday, as fires ravage L.A.
The Santa Anas also will slam Los Angeles County, where wild winds sparked huge wildfires that damaged or destroyed more than 1,000 homes and businesses Tuesday and 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.
Update: Apple Fire burns 3.5 acres in San Diego County
Apple Fire initially started today at 11:25 a.m. in San Diego County. After being active for four hours, it has burned 3.5 acres of private land, an increase of three acres since the last update. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
Firefighters and power line workers scan San Diego County for wind-driven fires, as Santa Anas bear down
Everyone from firefighters to power line inspectors to park rangers are on the lookout for brush fires as a major Santa Ana windstorm edges ever closer to San Diego County, which has slipped into drought due to uncommonly dry weather.
CAL FIRE San Diego prepares for wildfire risks
CAL FIRE San Diego said they've sent more than 80 firefighters of their own up to Los Angeles to help combat the wildfires, and the rest are preparing for the potential wildfire risks in San Diego. Captain Robert Johnson with CAL FIRE San Diego County Fire said they have been preparing for the worst over the past few days.
San Diego crews helping fight LA fires, which are wind-driven events like Cedar Fire
The fires burning in Los Angeles are fueled by the Santa Ana winds, and as the winds are forecasted to continue to blow through San Diego County, some San Diegans are on edge.
Santa Ana Winds Threaten SoCal With Extreme Fire Risk
Parts of Southern California, including Los Angeles, are under an extreme fire risk on Wednesday as Santa Ana winds continue to impact the region. The threat will lessen slightly on Thursday before ramping up again later in the week.
How Cal Fire is preparing for Santa Ana winds, red flag warning in San Diego County
Cal Fire says it’s preparing for critical fire risk across San Diego County by shifting resources from northern areas and canceling days off as Southern California faces dangerous Santa Ana winds and a red flag warning.
San Diegans brace for power shutoffs, potential fires as Santa Anas set in
San Diegans are bracing for potential public safety power shutoffs Tuesday as a new round of strong Santa Ana winds are expected to develop, setting the stage for potentially critical fire danger in the county.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
San Diego County water supply is stable despite dry start to rain season
The dry conditions causing fires in California are from our lack of rain. San Diego's water supply is stable thanks to its reservoirs.
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 ...
San Diego County District 1 Supervisor candidate calls for special election to fill seat
The county Board of Supervisors should approve a special election rather than a political appointment to fill the District 1 ...
Wildfire smoke could impact air quality in San Diego as fires blaze across Los Angeles
Smoke from multiple L.A. fires could reduce air quality across Southern California if wind direction shifts. SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — As multiple fires burn across Los Angeles County, meteorologists ...
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Rady Children’s, CHOC officially merge
Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego and Children's Hospital of Orange County have officially merged to form Rady Children's Health.