Rain brings help to LA, Border 2 Fire continues

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.
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 update on Sunday afternoon.
‘Don’t count on’ rain, Cal Fire says as fight continues with Otay wilderness fire
The Red Cross has set up a temporary evacuation shelter at Cuyamaca College, 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway in El Cajon. Christine Welch, regional communications director for the Red Cross, said 31 people and 12 pets stayed at the shelter overnight Friday and 68 people slept in RVs in the parking lot.
Cal fire: rain helping put out Border 2 fire
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Update: Border 2 Fire expands to 6,499.6 acres in San Diego County, containment still at 10%
Border 2 Fire initially started 2:31 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for 38 hours, it has burned 6,499.6 acres, an increase of 227 acres since the last update. A fire crew of 1,039 effectively contained 10% of the fire by Saturday morning.
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.
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.
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”.

Border 2, San Diego County

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 ...
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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 ...
Some Border 2 Fire evacuation orders lifted, warnings canceled
The Border 2 Fire was 10% contained Sunday with the National Weather Service's forecast of rain before sunrise prompting ...
Border 2 Fire map: Blaze with 'dangerous rate' erupts at California's Otay Mountain
The Border 2 Fire burning at Otay Mountain near San Diego is yet another blaze in fire-weary Southern California. See the ...
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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.
Will rain showers affect the Border 2 Fire response?
Scattered rain showers in San Diego County, particularly in the Otay Mountain Wilderness area, may affect the ongoing ...
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 ...