Investigators on Friday determined that a catalytic converter started three separate brush fires in remote East San Diego County that prompted evacuations the night before.

San Diego fire crews battled the Steele Fire, scorching 28 acres and prompting evacuations. The wildfire broke out near Star Acres Drive in Rancho San Diego and was stopped within two hours thanks to ...

Three small brush fires broke out in the East County around the same time Thursday night, forcing evacuations near Lawson ...