A plume of smoke was rising above Fallbrook Friday east of military base Camp Pendleton. Cal Fire San Diego was responding to a vegetation fire near Overland Trail and Mission Road north of state ...

The Mission Fire burned five acres in Fallbrook, California, before being contained by fire crews, damaging an outbuilding.

According to Cal Fire, firefighters first received a call about the fire in the area of Overland Trail and South Mission Road at 9:55 a.m.

Firefighting crews from Northern California are in the area this week as Santa Ana winds create risky conditions. KPBS reporter Katie Anastas says Cal Fire is warning of high winds through Thursday.

Crews responded to a mulch pile fire Wednesday morning at a facility north of Escondido, said officials with Cal Fire.

Fierce wildfires fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds are sending residents fleeing from burning homes through flames, ...

The vegetation fire in the area of Overland Trail and Mission Road in Fallbrook is reported at one-half-acre in size and ...

"Extreme fire behavior, including short and long-range spotting, continues to challenge firefighting efforts for the Palisades Fire," CALFIRE said.

While the causes of the largest fires are still under investigation, many factors led to the quick-spreading blazes.

Critical fire weather is hitting parts of San Diego county, triggering a Red Flag Warning for parts of the county.

Forecasters say weaker winds will hit on Saturday night and Sunday, and that there will be no relief until the county gets ...