Cal Fire's predictions didn't foresee the Altadena inferno. Now it's changing its fire-hazard maps
The vast majority of homes destroyed in the Eaton fire were outside of Cal Fire's "very high" fire hazard severity zones, yet ...
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 ...
All evacuation orders lifted as Border 2 Fire now 100% contained
After a week of smoke, ash and flames, officials with Cal Fire San Diego announced Thursday that the Border 2 Fire, located in the Otay Mountain Wilderness Area, is now 100% contained.
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The Los Angeles County fires devastated homes in the wildland urban interface. Here’s what that is
A CalMatters analysis has found that as of 2020, nearly 14 million Californians lived in the sprawling 7-million-acre zone that makes up the wildland urban interface. And when fires sweep through it, ...
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Wildland urban interface
A CalMatters analysis has found that as of 2020, nearly 14 million Californians lived in the sprawling 7-million-acre zone ...
Opinion: Will San Diegans learn from L.A.’s mistakes on wildfires? Will our leaders?
Military survival schools state, “We train the best for the worst.” Basically, be ready for the worst that war can throw at ...
Update: Border 2 Fire in San Diego County – containment reaches 43%
Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for four days, it has burned 6,625 acres. A fire crew of 2,666 effectively contained 43% of the fire by Monday ...
Wildfire burns over 6,000 acres in San Diego County, prompts evacuations: See map
In the same month that multiple fires devastated Los Angeles County, the Border 2 Fire sparked and set over 6,000 acres ablaze in San Diego County, prompting more evacuation orders, according to ...
LA wildfires mapped: Border 2 fire stalled as rain brings risk of dangerous flash flooding and debris flows
As firefighters in California continue to battle the Border 2 fire, forecasters have warned about the risk of flash flooding ...
Much-needed rain in Los Angeles triggers mudslides, debris wildfire-ravaged areas
The return of the rain in Los Angeles has triggered Flash Flood Warnings, mudslides and debris flows in burn-scar areas, forcing officials to close roads and schools in the region.