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TWO BRUSH FIRES IN MEXICO
Printer-friendly version August 4, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) —Two fires are burning in Mexico, with smoke visible across portions of East County. According to Cal-Fire Captain Mike Mohler, the blaze is approximately seven miles south of
BRUSH FIRE IN SANTEE SWIFTLY EXTINGUISHED
Printer-friendly version August 1, 2011 (Santee)–A brush fire that began at 8756 Mast Boulevard near West Hills High School spread into nerby vegetation, Incident Page Network reported at 4:09 p.m. At 4:35 p.m., Heartland Fire & Rescue
THEY’RE BAAAAAAACK! RUNNING OF THE GOATS SATURDAY A.M. IN LEMON GROVE
Printer-friendly version Update: View a video of the goat-run. July 29, 2011 (Lemon Grove) — The City of Lemon Grove, along with its fire department, Heartland Fire & Rescue, will be
EAGLE FIRE 90% CONTAINED; SOME CAMPGROUNDS TO REOPEN TODAY
Printer-friendly version Photos by Daren Sefcik New: View videos by Daren Sefcik July 29, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) –Full containment is expected tomorrow on the Eagle Fire, which
AUGUST 22 DEADLINE LOOMS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON STATE FIRE FEE
Printer-friendly version Supervisors to vote on legal challenge of $150 assessment on rural properties By Billie Jo Jannen For East County Magazine July 29, 2011 (San Diego’s East
TORCHED: ARSON CAUSED EAGLE FIRE, CAL FIRE REVEALS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery July 27, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – Cal Fire investigators have determined that arson is the cause of the Eagle Fire, which has
REPORT ARSONISTS, CAL-FIRE ASKS
Printer-friendly version July 25, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) — Cal Fire is asking for your help in identifying suspected arsonists. If you see a fire start, report it and remember
EAGLE FIRE 45% CONTAINED
Printer-friendly versionUpdate 7 p.m.: The Eagle Fire is 12,700 acres and 45% contained. There have been 6 minor injuries to firefighters. 11 miles of containment line to be built, and firefighters
WINDS SHIFT; EAGLE FIRE NOW BURNING TO THE NORTHWEST
Printer-friendly version July 24, 2011 (San Diego’s East County)—Cal-Fire is now battling the 11,000 acre Eagle Fire in a unified command with the Bureau of Indian affairs and the California
EAGLE FIRE NOW 10,800 ACRES; 2 FIREFIGHTERS INJURED
Printer-friendly version Community members voice concerns over military training center on reservation, seek answers as to cause of wildfire that now exceeds $2.5 million in firefighting costs By Miriam Raftery
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Printer-friendly versionBy Donna Tisdale La Mesa Fire Department In response to SDG&E’s announced plans to shut off-power to "remote areas" during high wind events: SDG&E and their urbanite supporters want
PENDLETON FIRE 100% CONTAINED
Printer-friendly versionOctober 9, 2008 (Camp Pendleton) 9:30 a.m. — A wildfire that began late yesterday afternoon at Camp Pendleton is now 100% contained, though firefighters continue to douse hotspots. “Between
“HISTORIC” AGREEMENT SIGNED: ALLOWS NIGHT-FLYING HELICOPTERS TO FIGHT WILDFIRES ON STATE LANDS IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery San Diego Fire Chief Tracy Jarmon shakes hands with CAL-FIRE Chief Howard Windsor as Mayor Jerry Sanders looks on October 1, 2008 (El Cajon) — “This
PENDLETON FIRE CHARS 400 ACRES
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery Capt. Nick Schuler, CAL-FIRE September 25, 2008 5:00 p.m. CAMP PENDLETON – More than 400 acres have burned at Camp Pendleton in a brush fire that
7 BANDS HOLD CONCERT TO HELP FIRE VICTIMS OCT 4
Printer-friendly versionROC For Fire Relief Concert and Fire Expo Helps Neighbors, Celebrates Heroes Saturday, October 4th, 2008 12:00pm to 10:00pm Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, Lakeside www.rocsd.net Listen to music from the
A Firestorm of Controversy – Still No County Fire Department Five Years After Cedar Blaze
Printer-friendly versionBallot measure will ask voters to approve tax for fire services By E.A. Barrera Photos courtesy of La Mesa Fire Department “Given the existing high-risk conditions that are projected
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