Monte Fire initially started 2:59 p.m. June 17 in San Diego County, California. Since its discovery six days ago, it has ...

When wildfires break out across San Diego County, emergency officials use technical terms that can confuse residents trying ...

June 23, 2025 -- Photographer Shiloh Ireland provided this video of Lakeside residents Sarah Ann WIlson and BIlly Ortiz unfurling a banner to thank firefighters who worked tirelessly to protect homes ...

The Monte Fire is now 90% contained. The fire broke out on Tuesday, June 17 in an area near Lakeside. At one point there were over 700 personnel, 8 helicopters, and over 20 engines assigned to the ...

A Cal Fire spokesman said Sunday that crews "will slowly start getting released and back to their normal work assignment." ...

The Monte Fire erupted for unknown reasons at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday off the 15000 block of El Monte Road in Lakeside, according ...

A Lakeside-area wildfire that has burned 1,051 acres in rugged open terrain near El Monte County Park has been 90% contained.

A wildfire that has blackened 1,051 acres in rugged open terrain near El Monte County Park has been 90% contained, ...

The blaze ignited on Tuesday afternoon off El Monte Road. It prompted some evacuations but caused no structural damage. It ...

The Monte Fire has not caused any reported structural damage, but it left three firefighters with minor injuries.

Firefighters have nearly contained the Monte Fire, which burned over 1,000 acres in eastern San Diego County. Evacuation ...