San Diego blazes erupt; progress made on raging Hughes Fire: Wildfire updates
For the latest updates on the fires, follow USA TODAY's coverage for Friday, Jan. 24. SAN DIEGO − Firefighters on Thursday battled a fast-moving blaze in northern Los Angeles County that closed schools and forced thousands to flee their homes and two new fires near San Diego amid relentless Santa Ana winds and bone-dry conditions that have kept Southern California on high alert for over two weeks.
Progress is made on a huge fire north of Los Angeles while new fires erupt in Southern California
CASTAIC, Calif. — Firefighters fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles and resulted in more than 50,000 people being put under evacuation orders or warnings.
New fires erupt in southern California ahead of Trump visit
Five new fires have erupted in southern California ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to the state.The blazes - named Laguna, Sepulveda, Gibbel, Gilman and Border 2 - flared up on Thursday in Los Angeles,
San Diego County fires: Lilac Fire, one of several blazes that began Tuesday, at 80 acres
The fires come as San Diego County mountains and valleys, along with other parts of Southern California, remain under a red flag warning.
Border 2 Fire map: Blaze with 'dangerous rate' erupts at California's Otay Mountain
The Border 2 Fire burning at Otay Mountain near San Diego is yet another blaze in fire-weary Southern California. See the fire map.
It Will Finally Rain in Southern California. Cue the Risk of Mudslides.
Fire risk and strong winds continue in Southern California with potential rain on the horizon
Parched Southern California could get some badly needed rain this weekend to dampen the prospects of another round of killer wildfires
Rain headed to fire-ravaged Southern California will bring threat of landslides
California wildfires: A look at containment progress across Southern California
As firefighters continue to fight various wildfires in southern California, here's what to know on their progress.
UPDATE: Southern California under a high wind warning Thursday, according to the NWS
A high wind warning was issued by the NWS San Diego CA on Wednesday at 12:04 p.m. valid for Thursday between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. The warning is for San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire,
Trump Takes Step to Overhaul Delta Water Deliveries to Southern California
A Trump administration memo calls on the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Interior to develop a new plan within 90 days “to route more water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to other parts of the state for use by the people there who desperately need a reliable water supply.
San Diego Judge Dana Sabraw passes chief judge gavel to Cynthia Bashant
U.S. District Judge Cynthia Bashant took over as chief judge of the Southern District of California on Wednesday evening during a passing of the gavel ceremony with her predecessor, District Judge Dana Sabraw.
As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoff
A second day of windy and dry conditions is in store for Southern California. Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking.
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New fire erupts in San Diego County near US-Mexico border as crews battle Hughes Fire in Castaic
Firefighters are battling a new brush fire that erupted in San Diego County near the U.S.-Mexico border, as they also race to contain the Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake.