SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Several areas in San Diego County are under air quality alerts Friday due to wildfire smoke in the region ... fitted N-95 or P-100 mask to reduce exposure to fine ...

The region was getting drenched Thursday by an atmospheric river — a column of moisture out of the west that flowed into ...

Health experts say that lingering wildfire smoke may be making flu cases more severe, as latest county data show a 14% ...

The Gilman Fire broke out in La Jolla neighborhood today, while a brush fire at the border with Mexico, has engulfed 20 acres ...

Carlos Gould is an environmental health scientist and assistant professor at UC San Diego. He said wildfire smoke can cause wheezing ... should also wear a face mask. Click here to check the ...

RELATED: How to stop wildfire smoke from getting into your home and car The National Weather Service said a top wind gust of 102 mph was recorded as of early this morning in San Diego County.

A new fire broke out on Otay Mountain, near the US-Mexico border, on Thursday, January 23, sending plumes of smoke skyward. Live footage captured by ALERTCalifornia/UC San Diego’s cameras shows the ...

Editor's note: This file captures the news of the California wildfires from Tuesday, Jan. 21. For the latest updates on the LA and San Diego fires ... sheriff's office added. "Smoke may be ...