WATCH LIVE: Otay Mountain fire at 800 acres

Wildfire burns over 6,000 acres in San Diego County, prompts evacuations: See map
In the same month that multiple fires devastated Los Angeles County, the Border 2 Fire sparked and set over 6,000 acres ablaze in San Diego County, prompting more evacuation orders, according to officials.
Fire in San Diego’s Otay Mountain area explodes to 4,250 acres; evacuation orders, warnings issued
Authorities issued evacuation orders and warnings to nearby areas early Friday morning as a wildfire in the Otay Wilderness Area exploded to 4,250 acres in rugged terrain overnight. Crews were able to get 10% of it contained.
WATCH LIVE: Otay Mountain fire at 800 acres; Evacuation warnings, orders issued
Border 2 Fire Size: 800 acres, 0% contained, moderate rate of spread Evacuation center: A temporary evacuation point is located in the parking lot at Edwards Cinema, 2951 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, 92019 Road closures: Alta Road is closed to traffic just south of Otay Mesa Road Advisories: A smoke advisory is in effect for Otay Mesa and the surrounding areas A large vegetation fire began burning Thursday afternoon on a hilltop
Otay Mountain fire spreads to 800 acres, evacuation orders issued in California, USA
On January 23, 2025, in California, USA, @jamesforpeace shared a video of the Otay Mountain fire rapidly spreading. The author captured footage from the balcony, noticing smoke rising into the sky, signaling a dangerous fire near the neighborhood.

Border 2, Evacuation orders

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Border 2 Fire 40% contained; over 6,600 acres burned
The Border 2 Fire was 40% contained Monday, up from 10%, with the National Weather Service's forecast of rain 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 ...
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 ...
Recap: Crews battle Border 2 Fire near Otay Mountain for second day
A large vegetation fire continued burning just north of the U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego County on Friday night.
‘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.
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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 ...
Fire in Otay Mountain Wilderness area grows to 4,250 acres. Here are Friday morning updates
The fire that broke out near the U.S.-Mexico border was 10% contained as of Friday morning. It was one of several wildfires ...
Border 2 Fire Still Just 10% Contained with 10 Square Miles Burned
Firefighters worked overnight to corral the Border 2 Fire, which spread over some 10 square miles of remote terrain a few ...
Update: Border 2 Fire in San Diego County – containment reaches 10%
Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for two days, it has burned 6,625 ...