Why is Los Angeles on fire but San Diego isn’t? It has to do with wind direction
Forecasters say the winds in L.A. have followed a favorable path to the sea. That path shifts to San Diego on Thursday night.
How 'hellish' Santa Ana winds are fueling destructive fires around Los Angeles
Santa Ana winds are one of the nation's most notorious wind events and an ongoing weather hazard in Southern California.
Calmer winds aid firefighters in Los Angeles as scope of devastation from wildfires comes into focus
Firefighters are making progress slowing the major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and caused thousands of people to flee their homes.
Los Angeles fire evacuees get help from San Diego hotels
More than two dozen local hotels are offering discounted rates right now for people who have been made homeless by the widespread fires in L.A.
How Santa Ana winds fueled the deadly fires in Southern California
Powerful Santa Ana winds, near hurricane strength at times, swept down the mountains outside Los Angeles and pushed wildfires into several neighborhoods starting Jan. 7, 2025. Over 1,000 stuctures, mostly homes,
Santa Ana winds continue to fuel Los Angeles wildfires
News Storm Team Meteorologist Chris Bouzakis has a look at what the Santa Ana winds are and why they are helping these fires become so destructive.
How Supercharged Santa Ana Winds Are Fueling California’s Wildfire Crisis
Tens of thousands were under mandatory evacuation orders but the fires increased in size overnight, helped by the blustery Santa Ana winds. ESA’s Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission captured the above image of the Palisades fire at 10:36 a.
Wildfire sparks panicked evacuations in Los Angeles suburbs
Firefighters on Wednesday battled a ferocious wildfire in Los Angeles suburbs, home to many Hollywood celebrities, which devoured buildings and sparked panicked evacuations as hurricane-force winds fuelled rapid blaze growth.
With more Santa Anas on way, San Diego fire agencies take aggressive stance
When the call reporting a brush fire in Otay Mesa came out Thursday, fire agencies pounced. Not just San Diego Fire-Rescue, ...
Power restored to San Diego residents, but fire threat remains
San Diego Gas & Electric began restoring power Thursday to customers placed under a public safety power shutoff, allaying the ...
Breaking: Hamlet Fire reported in San Diego County on Jan. 9
A new wildfire was reported today at 1:10 p.m. in San Diego County. Hamlet Fire has been burning on private land. There is ...
Forecasters urge preparations for stronger wave of Santa Anas in San Diego County as fires ravage L.A.
San Diego County will be hit by a second wave of Santa Ana winds Thursday night and early Friday that will pose a greater ...
Massive smoke plume billows from Los Angeles — is it headed toward San Diego?
This comes as another round of Santa Anas is expected to bluster the region Thursday evening through Friday morning, ...
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San Diego fire crews prepared for Santa Anas & critical fire risk across county
Critical fire weather is hitting parts of San Diego county, triggering a Red Flag Warning for parts of the county.
Fire crews battle a brush fire in East San Diego County
SAN DIEGO — A brush fire has erupted in the 1100 block of Hamlet Drive, near La Cresta Road in Crest, east of El Cajon, according to the California Highway Patrol. Fire crews were using ground and air ...
Breaking: Palm Fire reported in San Diego County on Jan. 9
First discovered: 12:16 p.m. Jan. 9 A new wildfire was reported today at 12:16 p.m. in San Diego County. Palm Fire has been ...
Unveiling San Diego’s Unusual Past: 11 Quirky Historical Gems That Shaped the County
San Diego County, with its sun-soaked beaches and rich history, holds countless stories. Beyond its well-documented military ...