Del Mar Heights wildfire in Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve capped at 23 acres
A helicopter drops water as a brushfire burns in the Torrey Pines State Reserve Extension area in San Diego on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The brush fire in a natural preserve overlooking the ocean near Del Mar on Tuesday drew a fast and aggressive response — two planes, five helicopters and about 150 firefighters — and prompted residents to scramble out of their homes as the flames raced up hill.
This year could bring an even rougher than usual fire season. So far through Wednesday, Cal Fire San Diego has logged 146 wildland fires in the county, burning 681 acres. By the same date last year, the number was 30 wildfires with 116 acres burned. The region has had about 2 inches of rain more than average since Oct. 1, when the yearly measurements start. It follows the second consecutive wet winter.
“Now is the time for people to make sure that they have their evacuation plans in order,” Cornette said.
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