Health experts say that lingering wildfire smoke may be making flu cases more severe, as latest county data show a 14% increase in infections between Jan. 18 and 25.
The “Gilman fire,” aided by Santa Ana winds, was reported around 2:30 p.m. Jan. 23 near Gilman Drive and Via Alicante, drawing a response from about 175 firefighters, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department ...