A wildfire burning in the Otay Wilderness Area exploded to 4,250 acres overnight prompting evacuation orders and nearby school closures due to air quality concerns. Safety concerns led the Chula Vista Elementary School District to close the following schools on Friday: Salt Creek,

First discovered: 6:52 a.m. Jan. 24 A new wildfire was reported today at 6:52 a.m. in San Diego County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

With many parts of Los Angeles County still smoldering from wildfires, the expected rain this weekend would seem like a welcome relief. But how the rain falls could make the difference between a disaster respite or a disaster repeat.