What starts wildfires in San Diego County? We crunched the data. Here’s what it shows — and what it doesn’t.
The causes of about 45% of fires handled by Cal Fire in County from 2019 through 2023 are either ‘undetermined’ or classified as ‘other.’
Map: Where fires are burning in San Diego County
Here are fires that started in San Diego this week: A brush fire was burning close to homes in La Jolla on Thursday afternoon and quickly prompted evacuations, which have since been lifted. The Gilman Fire sparked around 2:30 p.m. near Gilman Drive and Via Alicante, not far from Interstate 5 and UC San Diego's campus.
Update: Border 2 Fire in San Diego County at nearly full containment
Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for six days, it has burned 6,625 acres. A fire crew of 1,510 effectively contained 90% of the fire by Wednesday morning. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
Heaviest rainfall this winter and potential floods forecast for San Diego County
A new, more powerful storm is heading toward San Diego County this week and has the potential to bring multiple inches of rain and flash floods to communities throughout the region. The storm is projected to begin Wednesday morning and stay through Friday,
Rain expected to return in San Diego County this week
The National Weather Service reported a 10% to 15% chance of light precipitation on Tuesday as the marine layer deepens from coastal to foothill areas throughout the county.
New prescribed fire reported in San Diego County on Jan. 8
A new prescribed burn, called Palomar Mountain Piles Wcsl, was initiated 12:10 p.m. Jan. 8 in San Diego County. The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for more than a month.
This week's storm expected to bring most rain of the season to San Diego
Wet weather is on its way to San Diego County Monday, with rain arriving as early as Tuesday, forecasters said
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San Diego County fires: Lilac Fire, one of several blazes that began Tuesday, at 80 acres
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California wildfires break out overnight in San Diego County, prompting officials to issue evacuation orders
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Crews battle blaze in San Diego county (Credit: Cal Fire via Storyful)
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