CAR PLUNGES INTO RIVER IN SANTEE; 4 KILLED, BRUSH FIRE ENSUED
Printer-friendly version August 28, 2009 (Santee)–After striking another vehicle near I-125 and SR-52 in Santee at 3:47 p.m. this afternoon, a car plunged into the San Diego River in Santee. The car burst into flames, igniting a brush fire. A call to 911 reported a stuck accelerator pedal. Heartland Fire responded to the accident. Four victims were pronounced dead on arrival; names have not yet been released pending notification of families. The fire has been extinguished. Printer-friendly version
POWER OUTAGES IMPACT 2,403 IN EAST COUNTY & SAN DIEGO
Printer-friendly version August 28, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) – Power outages have been reported in multiple locations through San Diego County. A map of affected areas can be viewed here: http://www.sdge.com/outages/outageMap.shtml One outage is impacting the following communities: Casa De Oro/ Rancho San Diego,Jamacha/ W Jamul/ Indian Springs, Jamul/ N Jamul/ Lyons Valley, La Presa/ Spring Valley/ Rancho San Diego, Lyons Valley/ Barrett Lake. A problem in the overhead electrical system is suspected; in addition some residents in the Jamul area are without power due to a car accident that sparked a brush fire, which is now under control. A second outage has brought down power in City Heights, Chollas Creek and Oak Park. A problem in the underground electrical system is suspected. Power from all outages is projected to be restored later today. A total of 2,403 customers are impacted. If you need a cool place to escape the heat, whether or not your power is off, call 1-800-510-2020 for a nearby Cool Zone – such as libraries and indoor malls. Printer-friendly version
BRUSH FIRES IN JAMUL & VALLEY CENTER
Printer-friendly version August 28, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) – A brush fire in Jamul has caused a power outage in the vicinity. The fire, caused by a traffic accident, has been contained at ¾ an acre, CAL-FIRE spokesperson Roxanne Provaznik reports. SDG&E is on the scene working to repair downed power lines and restore power to area residents. Nine engines, three fire crews, a bulldozer, two water tenders, two helicopters, and two air tankers battled the fire, with 75 firefighters dispatched. The fire burned along both sides of Lawson Valley Road and Sloane Canyon Road. Firefighters will remain on the scene for several hours due to heavy fuels along the creekbed location. A second fire reported near Valley View Casino at 3:20 p.m. was caused by welding. Firefighters are expected to have the small blaze out soon. East County Magazine activated the Viejas Wildfire Alert service to send notices out via e-mail late this afternoon, notifying residents about these fires. If you are not yet a subscriber to this FREE service, which reaches our readers even if phone lines are burned, click the "subscribe" button at the top right side of our homepage. You can also opt to sign up fora free weekly newsletter from East County Magazine. Printer-friendly version