Wildfire — San Diego County Mountains, California
2025-01-23 to 2025-01-24 · San Diego County Mountains, California
$20K
Property damage
Event narrative
Border 2 fire on Otay Mountain burned in Santa Ana wind of 35 to 45 mph with relative humidity 8 percent and as low as 3 to 5 percent at night. The wildfire burned 6,600 acres and was contained by January 30. There were evacuation orders and warnings issued near Otay Lake.
Wider weather episode
Several wildfires in brush and very dry vegetation in mid to late January 2025. Santa Ana winds and record dry fuel contribution to the fire growth.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1232758. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.