San Diego County just got a lot redder. Most cities in the region saw an increase in land labeled a “very high” fire hazard, according to new maps released by Cal Fire Monday. This comes as ...

According to Cal Fire data, San Diego County has 157,338 acres with “very high” fire hazard, the highest level of hazard. In 2011, that figure was more than 180,700 acres.

The fire's forward rate of spread has been stopped at 50 acres. It broke out on Thursday near Highway 78 and San Felipe Road, ...