The fire was reported around 5:28 p.m. on Sunday near the Westfield Plaza Bonita mall, at 4000 Plaza Bonita Road.

JAMUL, Calif. — Fire crews are battling a brush fire that is burning in Jamul, Sunday afternoon . CAL FIRE San Diego ...

Strong afternoon northwest winds along the coast will help maintain cooler conditions at most beaches, holding temperatures ...

The winds, gusting more than 70 mph, have been powerful enough to knock over semitrucks and can carry away embers that could ...

The Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that blow down the mountains toward the Southern California coast. The region sees about 10 Santa Ana wind events a year on average, typically occurring ...

California wildfires live: Santa Ana winds pick up speed Santa Ana winds have picked up speed with the possibility of gusts hitting 75 mph (120 kph) early Tuesday, said David Roth, meteorologist ...

Southern California's winds typically flow onshore from the Pacific, carrying moist air onto land. The Santa Ana winds are warm currents that move in the opposite direction.

This explains why Santa Ana winds are usually very warm and dry, with the most extreme events sometimes being referred to by those who experience them as standing in front of a large blow dryer.