Border 2 Fire 40% contained; over 6,600 acres burned
The Border 2 Fire was 40% contained Monday, up from 10%, with the National Weather Service's forecast of rain prompting optimism from Cal Fire that it "should mitigate fire activity, helping fire crews to continue strengthening containment lines."
Update: Border 2 Fire in San Diego County – containment reaches 10%
Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for 47 hours, it has burned 6,624.8 acres, an increase of 125 acres since the last update. A fire crew of 1,177 effectively contained 10% of the fire by Saturday afternoon. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
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.
Border 2 Fire Still Just 10% Contained with 10 Square Miles Burned
As of Sunday morning, the fire remains just 10% contained. The blaze, which began just west of Doghouse Junction in the Otay Mountain Wilderness Area, had blackened an estimated 6,625 acres by Saturday afternoon,
Firefighters battle the Border 2 Fire in San Diego County
Hundreds of firefighters worked to contain the Border 2 Fire after it ignited and quickly grew to thousands of acres from Jan. 23-24.
US: Border 2 Fire Continues To Threaten Communities In San Diego County 3
The Border 2 Fire, a brush fire that broke out on Otay Mountain near the U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego County on Thursday afternoon, January 23, had burned more than 6,625 acres and was 10% contained as of Sunday.
US: Border 2 Fire Spreads Rapidly In San Diego County Amid Red Flag Warning 3
The Border 2 Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Otay Mountain near the U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego County on Thursday afternoon, January 23, spread rapidly under a Red Flag Warning. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “@Hikerdazed via Spectee”.
San Diego County Crews Race To Fight Border 2 Fire
As the Border 2 fire races across thousands of acres near the U.S.-Mexico border, San Diego County firefighters are locked in an uphill battle against fierce winds, steep terrain and dangerously low humidity.
Southern California fire containment: Rain brings help to LA, Border 2 Fire continues
Rain brought much needed aid to the Los Angeles firefight, moving the fires surrounding the city closer to containment.
LA wildfires mapped: Border 2 fire stalled as rain brings risk of dangerous flash flooding and debris flows
As firefighters in California continue to battle the Border 2 fire, forecasters have warned about the risk of flash flooding ...
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UPDATE: Border 2 Fire presents "no threat to the public," Sheriffs say
The Sheriff's Office says evacuation warnings have been lifted and evacuated residents in some areas can safely return home ...
Rains Bring Optimism, Relief to Crews Fighting Border 2 Fire
"Rainfall overnight and into the morning hours has led to a substantial decrease in fire activity," Cal Fire said in an ...
Border 2 Fire burns 600 acres with 0% containment
The fire, which has been named the “Border 2 Fire,” was reported after 2:15 p.m. in the area of Otay Mountain Truck Trail in ...
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UPDATE: Some evacuation orders and road closures lifted amid Border 2 Fire progress
Cal fire: rain is significantly helping put out the Border 2 fire. Evacuation orders will be lifted as soon as possible.
Air quality issues from Border 2 fire
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Most evacuation orders removed in Border 2 fire area amid rainy conditions
Rain that arrived late Saturday in San Diego County brought with it cautious optimism as officials eased Border 2 fire area ...