A new wildfire was reported today at 1:52 a.m. in San Diego County. Sandia Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

San Diego County leaders are considering boosting encampment sweeps on days when the threat of wildfires are especially high after several local blazes left the region on edge. The Board of Supervisors was unanimous Tuesday in ordering staffers to explore what it would take to quickly clear outdoor tent camps on so-called “red flag” days,

Rebecca Marodi, a Cal Fire captain stationed in Riverside County, was found stabbed to death inside of her own home in Ramona on Monday evening, authorities said.

The county Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to advance a proposal to clear homeless encampments during red flag, or high fire, warnings.

San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond wants to clear homeless encampments faster when weather brings high fire risks.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to advance a proposal to clear homeless encampments during red flag, or high fire, warnings.

San Diego County leaders unanimously voted to approve a board letter aimed at reducing the risk of fires, by clearing out homeless encampments during red flag warnings.