A mandatory evacuation order was issued Tuesday afternoon after a new brush fire, named the "Friars Fire," broke out near ...

Helicopters dropped water on the Friars Fire as California's wildfire crisis continued. The brush fire erupted on a hillside near Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego on Tuesday,1. The Friars Fire ...

A brush fire near Fashion Valley Mall raced up the hillside towards homes, damaging one building. NBC 7’s Shandel Menezes ...

The fire, which is near Friars Rd. and Avenida de las Tiendas, has forced a closure of a portion of Friars Rd. and is ...

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In San Diego County, the Friars Fire erupted on Tuesday near a shopping mall, prompting immediate evacuation orders as the ...

Parched Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday but could get some needed rain this ...

Fire crews will remain in the area through the evening to mop up any hot spots as evacuation orders were lifted at 4 p.m.

As of 3:45 p.m., all evacuation orders connected to the fire were lifted. The San Diego Police Department told an ABC 10News producer on the scene around 1:30 p.m. that crews stopped the fire's ...

Fire Danger Ratings are routinely issued by 5 pm daily during the fire season. Always ensure you have the latest forecast. Fire Danger Ratings are determined in conjunction with the Country Fire ...