SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A wildfire scorched 23 acres of steep terrain at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Extension on Tuesday, with firefighters contending with challenging conditions exacerbated by a civilian drone. San Diego Fire-Rescue Battalion Chief Taj Capri said the drone, operated by an unidentified individual, jeopardized helicopter operations crucial to containing the […]
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Evacuations, road closures lifted as crews work to douse brush fire in Del Mar Heights
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — It was the fire that came back from the dead. A puff of wind and a simple ember ignited the beloved Del Mar Heights hiking trails a few hours after a fire was already knocked down. A wind-driven brush fire reignited in Del Mar Heights Tuesday afternoon, prompting nearby residents […]
Fireworks light brush fire in Parley’s Canyon, closes I-80, I-215 ramps
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Officials believe fireworks led to an acre-and-a-half brush fire that led to ramp closures on Interstate 80 and Interstate 215 Tuesday evening. Unified Fire Dept. Capt. Tony Barker said two units were on the scene tonight, and firefighters were able to contain the blaze. Ramps on both Interstates should be […]