Evacuations Ordered For Blaze Near San Diego

Fires at homeless encampments are under the spotlight as San Diego fights to keep blazes at bay
At the same time, more people are sheltering under bushes and trees. Homelessness along the riverbed rose after the city of San Diego passed a camping ban that boosted penalties for sleeping outside, and last fall the San Diego River Park Foundation tallied more than 420 individuals staying near local waterways, the group’s highest count yet.
San Diego blazes erupt; progress made on raging Hughes Fire: Wildfire updates
Over 1,100 firefighters were “strategically pre-positioned” across Southern California to address "ongoing critical fire weather," Cal Fire said.
Update: Border 2 Fire in San Diego County – containment reaches 40%
Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for three days, it has burned 6,625 acres. A fire crew of 2,540 effectively contained 40% of the fire by Sunday evening. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
Two New Fires Erupt in San Diego Sparking Evacuations
The Gilman Fire broke out in La Jolla neighborhood today, while a brush fire at the border with Mexico, has engulfed 20 acres. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
Firefighters tackle raging San Diego wildfire blaze as evacuation orders issued
A brush fire that broke out near the UC San Diego campus was brought under control on January 23, the fire department said.Footage shows firefighters working to control the blaze after powerful Santa Ana winds swept across San Diego County.
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California firefighters make progress on Hughes Fire in Castaic; maps show areas under evacuation
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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.
California Wildfire Map Update As Poway Fire Starts
Firefighters continue to fight fires in Los Angeles as strong winds returned to the region, spurring on a new fire near San Diego.