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CAL-FIRE SENDS AIR TANKER TO ARIZONA TO HELP WITH WILDFIRES
Printer-friendly version June 9, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – One of the nation’s only DC-10 very large Airtankers has been deployed from California to assist in fighting the raging wildland fire
FEMA BACKS DOWN, RETRACTS REFUND DEMAND TO LOCAL FIRESTORM SURVIVORS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 7, 2011 (Potrero) – Following intense media scrutiny and letters from federal and local elected officials, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has retracted its demand
BEE FIRE NOW 100-130 ACRES
Printer-friendly versionUpdate June 6, 2011 6 a.m. — The Bee Fire is now 90% contained at 100 acres, Cal-Fire says. June 5, 2011 (Dulzura)—The Bee Fire, which started at Marron Valley
50-75 ACRE WILDFIRE BURNING IN DULZURA
Printer-friendly version June 5, 2011 (Dulzura) – A 50-75 acre wildfire is burning in the rural Bee Canyon area late this afternoon. “It’s holding at a ridge line right
DEFENSIBLE SPACE DAYS: : FIRE OFFICIALS URGE RESIDENTS TO GIVE HOMES FIGHTING CHANCE AGAINST WILDFIRES
Printer-friendly version Following cuts in Cal-Fire staffing, fire agencies will be out in force next weekend to inspect properties and educate public June 5, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) — State
BRUSH FIRE IN OTAY/EAST CHULA VISTA NOW 6+ ACRES
Printer-friendly version June 2, 2011 (Otay/East Chula Vista) – A fire that began in a recycling lot at 880 Energy Way in East Chula Vista near Otay has set 10 to
5-ACRE FIRE IN LAKESIDE
Printer-friendly version May 26, 2011 (Lakeside) – Cal-Fire, working in unified command with Lakeside Fire Protection District, has halted the spread of a 5-acre fire burning south of the San
15-ACRE FIRE IN RAMONA STLL BURNING
Printer-friendly version May 26, 2011 (Ramona) – Cal-Fire reports that three small spot fires that started last night have grown to 15 acres but are now under control, with full
CONTROLLED BURNS IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version May 21, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – If you see smoke, don’t panic! Heartland Fire is conducting controlled burns today in East County. Our thanks to a
ARE YOU FINANCIALLY PREPARED FOR AN EMERGENCY?
Printer-friendly version May 17, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) –Now that tax season is over, it is a great time to ask yourself if you are financially prepared to deal with
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