San Diego County, Lilac Fire

Homelessness shrinks for the second straight month in San Diego County
December was the second-straight month when San Diego County’s homeless population shrank, marking the crisis’ longest contraction since officials began publishing these statistics in late 2021.
Update: Acres burned in San Diego County grows to 85, Lilac Fire now 50% contained
Lilac Fire initially started today at 1:19 a.m. in San Diego County. It has burned 85 acres after being active for 19 hours, an increase of 68 acres since the last update. A crew of 66 firefighters succeeded in containing 50% of the fire as of Tuesday evening. Investigations into its cause are still ongoing.
San Diego County fires: Lilac Fire, one of several blazes that began Tuesday, at 80 acres
The fires come as San Diego County mountains and valleys, along with other parts of Southern California, remain under a red flag warning.
Another brush fire erupts in San Diego County that could grow to 100 acres, officials say
SAN DIEGO (KABC) -- Another brush fire erupted Wednesday morning in San Diego County, prompting evacuation orders. The so-called Center Fire was reported at 8:55 a.m. Wednesday in the San Bernardo community near Bernardo Center Drive and Camino del Norte and had the potential to burn up to 100 acres, authorities said.
Pair of brush fires burn along I-15 in northern San Diego County; some evacuation orders issued
Two brush fires burning along I-15 in northern San Diego County have prompted evacuation orders for some as they burn at high rates of speed due to strong winds in the area.
Residents evacuated as brush fire threatens homes near San Diego
Several residents in a San Diego area community are being evacuated as firefighters work to battle a wind-driven brush fire that is threatening homes.
Brush fire breaks out in San Diego
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With the strongest of the winds in the inland valleys and mountains of San Diego County on Monday night through Tuesday ...
Two San Diego chefs and one local bar named 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists
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San Diego County braces for fire danger amid red flag warnings
The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings until Friday morning for inland valleys and mountain areas.
Austell apartments sell to San Diego real estate firm for $63.4 million
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Dozens charged in San Diego for alleged crimes committed for Mexican Mafia
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San Diego mental health providers offer free therapy to first responders battling LA fires
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Which San Diego startup landed the top deal of 2024? Hint: it’s not a biotech
County startups recorded $5.7 billion in venture capital dollars in 2024, but the number of deals remains low.