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 officials.
Update: Border 2 Fire in San Diego County – containment reaches 10%
Border 2 Fire initially started 2:31 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for 20 hours, it has burned 5,389.4 acres, an increase of 1,139 acres since the last update. A fire crew of 692 effectively contained 10% of the fire by Friday noon. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
Border 2 fire prompts some San Diego County school closures due to air concerns
The San Diego County Office of Education said Friday that Eastlake High, Eastlake Middle, Olympian High, East Hills Academy, High Tech High Chula Vista and Arroyo Vista Charter School would also be closed. Southwestern College said faculty, students and staff would move to remote work Friday due to the fire.
San Diego County Crews Race To Fight Border 2 Fire
As the Border 2 fire races across thousands of acres near the U.S.-Mexico border, San Diego County firefighters are locked in an uphill battle against fierce winds, steep terrain and dangerously low humidity.
US: Border 2 Fire Continues To Threaten Communities In San Diego County 3
The Border 2 Fire, a brush fire that broke out on Otay Mountain near the U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego County on Thursday afternoon, January 23, had burned more than 6,625 acres and was 10% contained as of Sunday.
US: Border 2 Fire Spreads Rapidly In San Diego County Amid Red Flag Warning 3
The Border 2 Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Otay Mountain near the U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego County on Thursday afternoon, January 23, spread rapidly under a Red Flag Warning. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “@Hikerdazed via Spectee”.
Most evacuation orders removed in Border 2 fire area amid rainy conditions
Rain that arrived late Saturday in San Diego County brought with it cautious optimism as officials eased Border 2 fire area ...
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UPDATE: Border 2 Fire presents "no threat to the public," Sheriffs say
The Sheriff's Office says evacuation warnings have been lifted and evacuated residents in some areas can safely return home ...
Rains Bring Optimism, Relief to Crews Fighting Border 2 Fire
"Rainfall overnight and into the morning hours has led to a substantial decrease in fire activity," Cal Fire said in an ...
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Border 2 Fire 40% contained; over 6,600 acres burned
The Border 2 Fire was 40% contained Monday, up from 10%, with the National Weather Service's forecast of rain prompting ...
Some Border 2 Fire evacuation orders lifted, warnings canceled
The Border 2 Fire was 10% contained Sunday with the National Weather Service's forecast of rain before sunrise prompting ...
Border 2 Fire Still Just 10% Contained with 10 Square Miles Burned
Firefighters worked overnight to corral the Border 2 Fire, which spread over some 10 square miles of remote terrain a few ...
Interactive 3D map shows Border 2 Fire perimeter, evacuation zones
As crews work to gain containment on the Border 2 Fire in southern San Diego County, Cal Fire is providing a ...
LA wildfires mapped: Border 2 fire stalled as rain brings risk of dangerous flash flooding and debris flows
Border 2 fire stalled as rain brings risk of dangerous flash flooding and debris flows - As firefighters in California ...