Structures, rather than vegetation, served as the primary fuel for spreading flames, but fire-resistant landscaping helps. It ...

The Board of Supervisors received an update from County safety officials on the County’s commitment to emergency preparedness ...

At about 3 am on January 26, in Chula Vista, an electric pole caught on fire due to an electric short brought about by the ...

Cal Fire and local agencies are investigating several recent fires in the region, including the Border 2 Fire that has burned over 6,600 acres.

The riverbed is home to a large encampment and OFD was able to squash the fire before the winds kicked up. The whole riverbed is packed with dry and dead vegetation running to the ocean and is a ...

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Firefighters are battling a fast-moving blaze in southern California that has swelled over the past day, with authorities ...

LA County Sheriff says about 31,000 people were under mandatory evacuation orders while another 23,000 were under evacuation warnings.

Lilac Fire initially started 1:19 a.m. Jan. 21 in San Diego County. It has burned 85 acres after being active for 47 hours. As of Thursday midnight, the blaze has been fully contained by a fire ...

Lilac Fire initially started 1:19 a.m. Jan. 21 in San Diego County. It has burned 85 acres after being active for 42 hours. As of Wednesday evening, the blaze has been fully contained by a fire ...