What sparked the Lilac fire this month in North County may never be known.Cal Fire and County Fire Authority Chief Tony Mecham said investigators know exactly where the Lilac fire began off the ...

Investigators know exactly where the Lilac fire began off the west side of Interstate 15 on Dec. 7. But there wasn't enough evidence to make a connection to a heat source. News.

After more than a decade of studying wildfires, San Diego County took its final exams last week.Did we pass?Authorities say the region is far better equipped to handle swift, wind-whipped flames ...

ESCONDIDO, Calif. – The number of firefighters and other personnel battling the Lilac Fire reached a peak of 1,409 Sunday and officials at the central command center say they’re likely to ...

A wind-fanned fire growing at a “dangerous” rate in North County has charred 4,100 acres, destroyed dozens of structures and is threatening 5,000 more, fire officials said Thursday.

Fire officials and city leaders credit timely preparation and resources for helping to knock down the fast-moving Lilac Fire last December. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Watch Now ...

OCEANSIDE – Fire crews stopped the Lilac’s destructive march on Friday, keeping to 4,100 acres a blaze that a day earlier had forced thousands to flee their homes, destroyed at least 105 ...

The Lilac Fire destroyed more than 70 mobile homes at the Rancho Monserate Country Club in Fallbrook. One year later, all the ruble is cleared and nearly all the homes have been replaced.

Some Evacuation Orders Lifted as Lilac Fire’s Growth Slows by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Dec. 8, 2017, 7:10 p.m. Dec. 9, 2017, 7:32 a.m. Share this: ...

LATEST LILAC FIRE NUMBERS. Acres & containment: Fire holding at 4,100 acres, 90% contained as of 7 a.m. Dec. 11. Firefighters expect full containment by Dec. 21.