What starts wildfires in San Diego County? Here’s what we know — and don’t know
It could take weeks or months for the public to know what caused the fire that last month charred 6,600 acres in the Otay ...
Is La Jolla ready for a wildfire? A look at evacuation routes and safety measures just in case
Taking preemptive steps to protect your home and plan your exit can reduce danger and help firefighters do their jobs, first ...
The LA County fires devastated homes in the wildland urban interface. Here’s what that is
Californians live in the wildland urban interface. And when fires sweep through it, they often leave destruction.
More than 2,000 fire personnel still working the Border 2 Fire in San Diego
After a night of rain that potentially aided firefighting efforts, the Border 2 Fire was 43% contained by Monday morning.
San Diego tries a different approach to fire prevention: A new spray on dry brush
This approach to fire prevention is new for both San Diego and the nation: The company making Citrotech, Mighty Fire Breaker, ...
Opinion: San Diego Taking Big Risks with High-Density Housing in Fire Zones
The city is forging ahead with high-density housing plans while neglecting brush management and the creation of safe ...
Update: Border 2 Fire in San Diego County remains fully contained by Thursday evening
Border 2 Fire. Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for a week, it has ...
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San Diego Fire Rescue Department tries out new fire prevention product
“This product is called Mighty Fire Breaker. It’s an EPA approved product," said San Diego Fire Rescue Department Deputy ...
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Camp Pendleton, Miramar prep for high winds through their unique terrains
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Fire departments across San Diego County have been preparing for high winds amid the Red Flag Warning, and the same goes for the hundreds of firefighters on military ...
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The LA County fires devastated homes in the wildland urban interface. Here’s what that is.
Judson Boomhower, assistant professor in the economics department of UC San Diego, on the wildland urban interface Since 2018, Cal Fire, the state’s fire agency, has inspected all of the ...