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How wildfires impact air quality and what you can do to stay safe

Wildfires ravage San Diego year after year, leading to devastating, dangerous and deadly consequences.

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WILDFIRES | What you need to know to prepare, stay safe

With warm dry temperatures, the potential for devastating wildfires is high across California.

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Cal Fire warning drone pilots to stay clear of wildfires and firefighting aircraft

When a drone is spotted near a fire, Cal Fire and other agencies must ground all aircraft and suspend air attacks on the fire.

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Cedar Fire 20 years later | Firefighters and San Diego leaders remember the loss of life and what's changed

"It was just devastation, chaos everywhere. We did what we could to get people out of the way and save homes," said Cal Fire Captain Brent Pascua during an interview

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Fairmount Fire cause under investigation, but officials say blaze started near encampment

The fire is 80% contained as of Friday and scorched roughly 40 acres.

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All evacuation orders lifted on fire near San Diego's College Area, six houses damaged

San Diego Fire-Rescue described the fire near Fairmount Ave & Montezuma Rd as fast-moving and a threat to structures in the area.

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Above Montezuma Fire | Drone video above Oct 31 San Diego fire

Drone video the morning after of the fire that ignited in the College Area on Oct 31 that spread quickly to nearly 40 acres damaging homes.

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All evacuation orders lifted on fire near San Diego's College Area, six houses damaged

San Diego Fire-Rescue described the fire near Fairmount Ave & Montezuma Rd as fast-moving and a threat to structures in the area.

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Fast-moving brush fire in College Area of San Diego forces evacuations and damages homes

A fire ignited in the College Area Thursday afternoon quickly that spread quickly to nearly 40 acres due to the increased winds and dry conditions.

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College Area fire at Fairmount and Montezuma forces evacuations, road closures

San Diego Fire-Rescue describes the fire as rapidly moving. They said that there are several units at the scene along with air support.

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Smoke overwhelms College Area neighborhood as San Diego fire officials fight blaze

San Diego Fire-Rescue describes the fire as rapidly moving. They said that there are several units at the scene along with air support.

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How wildfires impact air quality and what you can do to stay safe

How wildfires impact air quality and what you can do to stay safe

WILDFIRES | What you need to know to prepare, stay safe

Cal Fire warning drone pilots to stay clear of wildfires and firefighting aircraft

Cedar Fire 20 years later | Firefighters and San Diego leaders remember the loss of life and what's changed

Fairmount Fire cause under investigation, but officials say blaze started near encampment

All evacuation orders lifted on fire near San Diego's College Area, six houses damaged

Above Montezuma Fire | Drone video above Oct 31 San Diego fire

All evacuation orders lifted on fire near San Diego's College Area, six houses damaged

Fast-moving brush fire in College Area of San Diego forces evacuations and damages homes

College Area fire at Fairmount and Montezuma forces evacuations, road closures

Smoke overwhelms College Area neighborhood as San Diego fire officials fight blaze

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