New wildfire reported in San Diego County on Feb. 4

Breaking: New wildfire reported in San Diego County on Feb. 4
A new wildfire was reported today at 1:58 p.m. in San Diego County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
What starts wildfires in San Diego County? Here’s what we know — and don’t know
It could take weeks or months for the public to know what caused the fire that last month charred 6,600 acres in the Otay Mountain Wilderness as local Cal Fire officials continue their investigation.
Arrests made in two San Diego wildfire investigations
Arrests made in two San Diego wildfire investigations; The arrests are part of investigations into the Center Fire in Rancho Bernardo and a wildfire in Mission Valley off San Diego Mission Road.
Wildfire burns over 6,000 acres in San Diego County, prompts evacuations: See map
In the same month that multiple fires devastated Los Angeles County, the Border 2 Fire sparked and set over 6,000 acres ablaze in San Diego County, prompting more evacuation orders, according to officials.
Update: Border 2 Fire in San Diego County at nearly full containment
Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for six days, it has burned 6,625 acres. A fire crew of 1,510 effectively contained 90% of the fire by Wednesday morning. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
Showers expected in San Diego County this week
The latest forecasts have the rain arriving Wednesday and lingering off and on through Friday, before skies clear up next Saturday.
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