State Sen. Brian Jones is hopeful wildfire disaster aid is forthcoming and wants to make sure San Diego gets its share.

County also looking at buying more water tenders and wants to delve into wildfire preparedness across agencies ...

A helicopter was seen taking part in the firefighting ... according to the latest information published by Cal Fire. Credit: San Diego Web Cam via Storyful ...

Times of San Diego will send you the top local and state ... They cost $975,000 each, along with $750,000 for three full-time Cal Fire personnel to staff them. Funding for those requests also ...

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 ...

The helicopter ... San Diego's News Headlines newsletter. Water tenders are basically tankers that hold 3,000 gallons. Each one costs $975,000, along with $750,000 for three full-time Cal Fire ...

Times of San Diego will send you the top local and ... on the ground and aboard air tankers and water-dropping helicopters, said Cal Fire Capt. Robert Johnson. Johnson said crews are dealing ...

State legislators are calling to extend Cal Fire's staffing to a year-round system, switching some roles from nine-month ...

The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department confirmed 20 fire engines, three brush rigs, three helicopters ... according to Cal Fire. An SDFD fire investigator was also assigned to look into the cause.