Union Minister Nityanand Rai says, "Today I met the Prime Minister along with all the NDA MPs. PM Modi's blessings are always ...

Gusty winds and then much-needed rain played a big role in the week firefighters worked to get 100% containment ...

As of Thursday, firefighters had the footprint of the 6,625-acre blaze, dubbed the Border 2 Fire, nearly 96% surrounded, according to Cal Fire.

Firefighters said the canyon was filled with flames Friday night. Then, when the rain came down on Saturday and Sunday, it was a big help in pushing back and containing the blaze.

U.S. Border Patrol agents exchanged gunfire with suspected cartel members near the U.S.-Mexican border on Monday, as the U.S. government's response against criminal migrants continues to intensify.

Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for four days, it has burned 6,625 acres. A fire crew of 2,193 effectively contained 55% of the fire by ...

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While the majority of the largest and most destructive fires had been more than 90 percent contained by Monday, last week’s more than 6,600-acre Border 2 fire is 43 percent contained.