SAN DIEGO — In the two decades since it destroyed thousands of homes, the 2003 Cedar fire has dramatically changed where and how housing is built in San Diego County, shaping — and arguably ...

San Diego, CA, October 16, 2023: Helicopter Rescue Medic Steve Vandewalle overlooks San Diego Fire-Rescue Department's Copter 3 after it landed at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport on Monday ...

The wildfires combined burned more than 273,000 acres, a total of 13% of San Diego County's landmass. It also cost the lives of 15 people—that includes Steven Rucker who was a fire engineer who ...

The Cedar Fire began the evening of Oct. 25, 2003, and was initially reported to be 20 acres. By dawn the morning of Oct. 26, Santa Ana winds pushed flames at a rate of 3,600 acres an hour.

The Cedar Fire that charred a path across San Diego County 20 years ago has left an imprint on our county and taught officials valuable lessons on how to prepare for future disasters. Ray Chaney ...

Posted: Jun 18, 2025 / 06:16 PM PDT Updated: Jun 18, 2025 / 06:17 PM PDT LAKESIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — The Monte Fire burning near Lakeside has grown to 868 acres, but it remains only 25% ...

As wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles, several San Diegans recall the Cedar Fire in 2003. NBC 7’s Shelby Bremer spoke to a Scripps Ranch resident who lost everything 20 years ago.

Former San Diego Fire Chief Jeff Bowman, who was in charge back during the Cedar Fire of 2003, said San Diegans need to protect their homes.

Fire stations across San Diego County have sent strike teams to Los Angeles to help battle the fires. “We wish that we could all go, but we need to protect San Diego,” Babler added.