Here are fires that started in San Diego this week: A brush fire was burning close to homes in La Jolla on Thursday afternoon and quickly prompted evacuations, which have since been lifted. The Gilman ...

A recent executive order by California Gov. Gavin Newsom aims to ramp up fire safety in urban areas as new maps released by ...

Evacuation orders have been issued in San Diego County as two new wildfires ignited in Southern California on Tuesday. Earlier this month, strong Santa Ana winds created the ideal conditions for fire ...

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 ...

Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for six days, it has burned 6,625 acres. A fire crew of 1,510 effectively contained 90% of the fire by ...

Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for five days, it has burned 6,625 acres. A fire crew of 2,212 effectively contained 74% of the fire by ...

Cal Fire will begin rolling out new fire-hazard severity maps, which are expected to more than double the land in ...

The Gilman Fire broke out in La Jolla neighborhood today, while a brush fire at the border with Mexico, has engulfed 20 acres ...

Taking preemptive steps to protect your home and plan your exit can reduce danger and help firefighters do their jobs, first ...

Note: The map above utilizes ... The Gilman Fire sparked around 2:30 p.m. near Gilman Drive and Via Alicante, not far from Interstate 5 and UC San Diego's campus. Feeling out of the loop?

Anna Skinner is a Newsweek senior reporter based in Indianapolis. Her focus is reporting on the climate, environment and weather but she also reports on other topics for the National News Team.

Here is a look at which wildfires Cal Fire is currently battling in San Diego County as of Thursday: Note: The map above utilizes data from Cal Fire, which tracks major wildfires burning in ...