Wildfires prompt evacuations near San Diego

Wildfires prompt evacuations near San Diego amid relentless Santa Ana winds
For the latest updates on the LA and San Diego fires, follow USA TODAY's coverage for Wednesday, Jan. 22. SAN DIEGO — Multiple wildfires broke out in San Diego County on Tuesday, prompting evacuation orders,
Santa Ana winds lead to another round of power shutoffs around San Diego County
Another blast of Santa Ana winds Thursday prompted San Diego Gas & Electric to cut off electricity to thousands of residents in another of a wave of power outages that have continued off and on for two weeks.
Hughes Fire Scorches 5,000 Acres in Castaic, Thousands Evacuated as Santa Ana Winds Intensify Blaze
The Hughes Fire near Castaic, California, has burned over 5,000 acres, prompting evacuations and school closures.
Santa Ana winds, warm temperatures and rain: Here's what to expect in Southern California
Critical fire conditions are expected to continue through Friday. But rain could be on the way this weekend. Here's what to know.
Los Angeles continues to burn as Santa Ana winds return to strength and fuel fires near San Diego
The Los Angeles haven’t spread in nearly a week, but the return of the Santa Ana winds to full strength could cause problems.
Here's how the Santa Ana winds form ... and turn Southern California into a tinderbox
Just a few years after the ozone hole was detected via satellite, the industrialized nations of the world, meeting in Montreal in 1987, adopted what is known as the Montreal Protocol.
Lilac Fire: Structures damaged in Bonsall amid heavy Santa Ana winds
A wind-driven wildfire charred dozens of acres in the sparsely developed northeastern reaches of San Diego County, damaging structures and forcing pre-dawn evacuations before crews could gain the upper hand on the flames Wednesday.
How Southern California firefighters are preparing for more dangerous Santa Ana winds
The Santa Anas are expected to be most powerful Monday night into Tuesday. Fire services across the region say they are ready.
What are the Santa Ana winds that are fueling the L.A. wildfires? When will they die down?
The Santa Ana winds fanning wildfires that have killed at least 25 people in Southern California and destroyed more than 10,000 houses, businesses and other structures in Greater Los Angeles are flaring up again.
Santa Ana winds to keep fire threat high until Wednesday evening, officials warn
With the strongest gusts expected on Tuesday, extreme fire condition threats will prevail until midweek, L.A.-area fire chiefs say.
'Extreme fire behavior' possible near LA, San Diego as Santa Ana winds return
Red flag warnings are in effect until Thursday for parts of Los Angeles, Ventura, San Diego, due to low humidity and an uptick in Santa Ana winds.
Southern California on edge as extreme Santa Ana winds, fire danger return and PDS warning takes effect in LA area
A rare Particularly Dangerous Situation warning has been issued for Southern California as a powerful and potentially ...
Southern California fears the worst as devastating 100-mph Santa Ana winds are set to return
After a much quieter weekend, Southern California is experiencing a major shift in the weather pattern. The winds will peak Monday evening and overnight but extend into Tuesday morning.
Progress made on raging Hughes Fire; many evacuation orders lifted: Live updates
A new wildfire that erupted in northern Los Angeles County triggered tens of thousands of evacuation orders and warnings.
Fire crews battle brush fire in San Diego near Home Depot in the area of Fairmount Ave
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — Firefighters are battling a brush fire near the Home Depot in the area of Fairmount Ave. Thursday morning. This is a breaking story and will be updated as more information ...
LA has seen 15 days of red flag warnings in January. What's in the weekend forecast?
High fire danger warnings have been a recurring theme for Los Angeles in January. Here's a look at how many red flag warnings were issued this month.
0 to 10,000 acres in just hours: Why did the Hughes Fire explode in size so fast?
A fast-spreading wildfire that erupted this week northwest of Los Angeles roared from nothing to nearly 10,000 acres − in a matter of hours.
31,000 people must evacuate as new infernos torch fire-ravaged Southern California
Exhausted firefighters battling deadly infernos for weeks are now grappling with two new wildfires torching Southern California.