New wildfire reported in San Diego County on Feb. 4

Wildfire burns over 6,000 acres in San Diego County, prompts evacuations: See map
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 officials.
What starts wildfires in San Diego County? We crunched the data. Here’s what it shows — and what it doesn’t.
The causes of about 45% of fires handled by Cal Fire in County from 2019 through 2023 are either ‘undetermined’ or classified as ‘other.’
Update: Border 2 Fire in San Diego County remains fully contained by Thursday evening
Border 2 Fire. Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for a week, it has burned 6,625 acres. By
Arrests made in two San Diego wildfire investigations
Arrests made in two San Diego wildfire investigations; The arrests are part of investigations into the Center Fire in Rancho Bernardo and a wildfire in Mission Valley off San Diego Mission Road.
Showers expected in San Diego County this week
The latest forecasts have the rain arriving Wednesday and lingering off and on through Friday, before skies clear up next Saturday.
Update: Border 2 Fire in San Diego County at nearly full containment
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 Wednesday morning. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
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More than 2,000 fire personnel still working the Border 2 Fire in San Diego
After a night of rain that potentially aided firefighting efforts, the Border 2 Fire was 43% contained by Monday morning.
Rain is coming to Southern California. Will it be enough to end fire season?
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Homeless caused three recent wildfires, San Diego says, reflecting California trend
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