Firefighters continue progress in containing the wildfires impacting the Los Angeles area. Here is a summary of the major fires burning in Southern California including the #PalisadesFire and #EatonFire #LAFires

Congratulations to Chief Jodie Pierce on her retirement. She dedicated 22 years to the SDFD and will be greatly missed.

We are proud to support this project with funding from a San Diego River Conservancy grant. #SDFD

Conocer la diferencia entre una advertencia y una orden de evacuación es de suma importancia para poder protegerse y cuidar a su familia durante una emergencia.

It is important to know the difference between evacuation warning and order. It is critical to follow all directions from law enforcement so you can evacuate safely. For more information head to CA.gov/LAFires and to hear more from us visit news.caloes.ca.gov

Great work by SDFD. Make sure you're prepared for an emergency by downloading the AlertSanDiego app. #FriarsFire #SDFD #wildfires #firefighters #SanDiego #sandiegofires

Update: SB I-15 off-ramp to Old Hwy 395 is open. Old Hwy 395 south of SR-76 remains closed due to firefighting activity.

San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation received a $366,949 grant through the San Diego River Conservancy’s Direct Grant Program. This helped SDFD acquire the equipment & fire retardant needed to address wildfire threats proactively. For more details, read San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria's update.

GILMAN FIRE: Fire crews are working a brush fire near Gilman and Via Alicante. Evacuations have been ordered for immediate area. See share.watchduty.org/i/41111?ts=173… for more information.

#BorderFire [update] The fire is 50 acres and 0% contained.

Fire updates for San Diego County: ▪️ Evacuations lifted after fire sparks near UC San Diego ▪️ Fire crews are responding to a fire that has grown up to 140 acres in Otay Mountain Wilderness area just north of the US-Mexico border sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/01/23/eva…

#BREAKINGNEWS: Firefighters are battling a vegetation fire that broke out in San Diego County Thursday near the U.S.-Mexico border. abc7.la/40saSLu

In response to the #Border2Fire, Red Cross volunteers are supporting two temporary evacuation points: *Edwards Theater, 2951 Jamacha Rd., El Cajon *Southwestern College, 900 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista Red Cross volunteers are providing snacks, hydration, & other assistance. ⤵️

SCHOOL CLOSURES: The Chula Vista Elementary School District announced that the following schools would be closed Friday, Jan. 24, due to the Border 2 Fire: -Salt Creek -Enrique S. Camarena -Wolf Canyon -Olympic View -Liberty -Eastlake -Thurgood Marshall 10news.com/news/local-new…

Update: The wind advisory for I-8 from Alpine to Ocotillo had been cancelled.

A wildfire in the Otay Wilderness Area exploded to 4,250 acres in rugged terrain overnight. Crews were able to get 10 percent of it contained overnight. #border2fire sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/01/24/eva…

Registration for the 10th Anniversary Girls Empowerment Camp is OPEN! Are you ready to challenge yourself, build confidence, and soar to new heights? Register today! sdfirerescue.org/event/girls-em… #GirlsEmpowermentCamp #firefighters #SDFD #publicsafety

And they’re off! So excited to be part of the govx SD Half Marathon. Thanks Robert Logan for joining us to start the race. #inmotion #sandiego #sundayfunday #sdfd

#ClaroFire A brush fire is burning near Corte Claro and Paseo Encino in the City of Carlsbad, near the Carlsbad/San Marcos border. An EVACUATION ORDER is in place for the shaded areas in red shown in the maps below. It means everyone in the impacted area must leave

Temporary evacuation point at Stagecoach Park