Camp Pendleton brush fire now 35% contained with more than 3,000 acres burned

A 3,132-acre wildfire at Camp Pendleton that prompted evacuations at the North County Marine base and forced closures of stretches of Interstate 5 was 35% contained Saturday, authorities said. “Fire activity moderated overnight as wind speeds decreased slightly and relative humidity increased,” Cal Fire said on the Watch Duty app....

Several San Diego County schools to close Friday due to high winds

Several schools in the Mountain Empire Unified School District will be closed on Friday, October 16, due to a high wind warning issued by the National Weather Service.

Fires near Camp Pendleton, San Clemente scorch thousands of acres

Firefighters were battling several wildfires in San Diego and Orange counties on Friday, including a large fire on a military installation, amid hot and dry Santa Ana wind conditions that are known to produce devastating wildfires. From the 2,000-acre Henderson Fire on Camp Pendleton, which shut down Interstate 5 lanes...

Peak Fire forces Azusa evacuations under Red Flag Warning

The Peak Fire broke out this afternoon, Oct. 15, in the foothills above Azusa, forcing evacuations as Santa Ana winds kept Southern California under a Red Flag Warning. The brush fire started just after 1 p.m. near North San Gabriel Canyon Road and North Ranch Road and quickly grew to about 50 to 60 acres. Firefighters and helicopters attacked it from the ground and the air, and by late afternoon crews appeared to be gaining ground. The cause is under investigation.

Escondido names new fire chief as Santa Ana winds and wildfire insurance concerns loom over the city

ESCONDIDO (KGTV) — Escondido has a new fire chief focused on pressing challenges: an approaching round of Santa Ana winds this weekend and a growing wildfire insurance crisis affecting thousands of city residents. Tyler Batson has been with the Escondido Fire Department since 2003. He got into the fire...

Cal Fire, San Diego Fire talk preparations, fire danger amid high winds

San Diego County is in the middle of heat and high wind advisories, which are posing a greater fire risk for our region.

Strong winds cause airport delays, ground stop at San Diego airport

The FAA released a series of advisories due to wind on Friday, leading to around 200 flight delays, as of late Friday morning.

Multiple fires burn in Southern California, triggering some evacuations

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection was busy Friday tracking multiple fires across the state Friday, and the weather will provide little relief over the weekend. Critical fire conditions are expected to persist as a threatening combination of strong Santa Ana winds, low humidity and dry vegetation will...

Henderson Fire grows to over 1,400 acres in Camp Pendleton, fueled by strong winds

A fire at Camp Pendleton prompted evacuations and a power outage in the Las Pulgas area on Thursday afternoon.

Southern California Weather Alert: 95° Heat to Rain Oct 20-22

San Diego faces a 25-degree temperature drop by Wednesday, with showers likely after intense heat.

Weekend storm causes thousands of dollars in damage at Lions, Tigers and Bears

Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel caused flooding and property damage at the Lions, Tigers & Bears animal sanctuary in Alpine over the weekend.

San Diego weather today: Sheena Parveen's forecast for Oct. 16, 2026

San Diego braces for Santa Ana winds and 65 mph gusts tonight

Santa Ana winds are hitting San Diego County from today, Oct. 16, through Saturday, along with a burst of coastal heat. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for inland valleys, foothills and mountains, plus a heat advisory for coastal cities. The worst winds and the hottest temperatures are expected Friday. Gusts could reach 50 to 65 mph in the mountains, and forecasters say widespread power outages are possible.

San Diego Humane Society takes in cats from Kaua’i after Hurricane Lowell

The San Diego Humane Society took in 19 cats from Hawaii to free up kennel space following Hurricane Lowell, with twenty more animals scheduled to arrive in the coming weeks.