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.
High fire danger due to Santa Ana winds, dry conditions in San Diego
Dry conditions, gusty winds, and low relative humidity are all hitting San Diego County at the same time leading to critical fire concerns for the region.
How 'hellish' Santa Ana winds are fueling destructive fires around Los Angeles
Santa Ana winds are one of the nation's most notorious wind events and an ongoing weather hazard in Southern California.
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.
How Santa Ana winds fueled the deadly fires in Southern California
Powerful Santa Ana winds, near hurricane strength at times, swept down the mountains outside Los Angeles and pushed wildfires into several neighborhoods starting Jan. 7, 2025. Over 1,000 stuctures, mostly homes,
Raging Fires in Los Angeles Consume a Neighborhood and Force Evacuations
Multiple fires in the Los Angeles area grew with dizzying speed on Tuesday and Wednesday, killing at least five people and causing tens of thousands to evacuate.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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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.
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 ...
Update: Canfield Fire in San Diego County – Jan. 8 status
Canfield Fire initially started today at 2:58 a.m. in San Diego County. It has been burning on private land for less than an ...
San Diego area fire crews deployed to fight Los Angeles wildfires
San Diego fire crews have deployed resources to help in the firefight against several major wildfires in the Los Angeles area ...
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 ...