Firefighters, power line workers scanning San Diego County for wind-driven fires
The Santa Anas have already sparked a major blaze near Malibu and could do the same in other parts of Southern California.
UPDATE: San Diego County Coastal Areas under a high wind warning until Wednesday afternoon, according to the NWS
On Tuesday at 1:20 a.m. the NWS San Diego CA issued a high wind warning valid from 4 p.m. until Wednesday 2 p.m.
Elevated fire risk through Thursday for San Diego County mountains and valleys
School districts in Ramona and Julian have canceled Wednesday classes. Investigators said mowing caused more than three acres to burn in Wynola on Tuesday. Pascua said people should avoid mowing dry vegetation and make sure chains aren’t dragging while towing. “A small spark can lead to a large wildfire,” he said.
Six San Diego County School Districts to Close Wednesday Ahead of Forecast of Extreme Winds
Though a red-flag warning will be in effect through 6 p.m. Thursday in San Diego County mountains and valleys, concerns are particularly focused on a period from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, especially in parts of Orange and Riverside counties, according to the National Weather Service.
Re-elected San Diego County supervisors sworn in — except one
The Board of Supervisors will decide next week how to fill the District 1 vacancy after Nora Vargas unexpectedly announced she would not serve her second term.
SDG&E and Cal Fire San Diego prepare to tackle Santa Ana Winds sweeping through the County
San Diego Gas & Electric said on Tuesday it's been watching the weather for the past week, and their guard is going to be up until the end of this one.
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.
Powerful Santa Ana winds bring fire risk to San Diego
The threat is moving south Wednesday, and NWS forecasters are using unusually outspoken terms to caution Southern California residents of the fire risk presented by dry conditions combining with powerful Santa Ana winds.
Small brush fire halted near Julian amid Santa Ana winds in San Diego County
San Diego County firefighters responded Tuesday to a brush fire near Julian amid strong Santa Ana winds. Crews were called to the area near 3700 Wynola Road around 11:30 a.m. for a report of a 2-acre brush fire,
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Red Flag Warning Issued for San Diego County Amid Severe Fire Risk
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for San Diego County due to high winds and low humidity.
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San Diego State fraternity brothers face felony charges after pledge is badly burned
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