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ELECTED OFFICIALS REACT WITH ANGER TO FEMA DEMANDING REPAYMENT FROM FIRE VICTIMS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery May 15, 2011 (Potrero) – Local elected officials have reacted with outrage to news that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has sent a letter demanding
FIREFIGHTERS HALT FIRE AT ROCK QUARRY DESPITE EXPLOSIONS, LACK OF WATER
Printer-friendly version May 15, 2011 (Spring Valley) – A fire at the McGrath rock quarry resulted in a multi-agency response hindered by explosions from combustibles and ammunition in storage on
FEMA TO DISASTER VICTIMS: SEND BACK EVERY PENNY
Printer-friendly version Harris Fire survivors among thousands nationwide ordered to return money to FEMA By Miriam Raftery May 12, 2011 (Potrero) – Donald and Veronica Lytle are stunned after receiving
BRUSH FIRE IN JACUMBA
Printer-friendly version May 11, 2011 (Jacumba) – A brush fire along I-8 and the border checkpoint in Jacumba has grown to 4 or 5 acres or more, Incident Page Network
IT’S WILDFIRE AWARENESS WEEK: CAL-FIRE PROVIDES INFO TO HELP HOMEOWNERS PREPARE
Printer-friendly version May 7, 2011 (San Diego’s East County)–With fire season around the corner, Governor Jerry Brown declared May 1-7 “Wildfire Awareness Week.” CAL FIRE urges homeowners to be prepared.
BRUSH FIRE IN SANTEE DOUSED
Printer-friendly version Update 7 p.m. The fire is now out, after charring over 12 acres and briefly threatening homes. View our video shot by Billy Ortiz by
FIREFIGHTERS STAGE DRILL AT EX-BLOCKBUSTER SITE IN CASA DE ORO
Printer-friendly version May 2, 2011 (East County) — A multi-company/ multi-agency drill hosted by the San Miguel Fire District was held yesterday, givingEast County fire agencies an opportunity to work together to
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WARNS OF DANGERS FROM USE OF GENERATORS
Printer-friendly version May 2, 2011 (Washington D.C.) – Backcountry residents in San Diego County have repeatedly been advised to purchase generators if they are concerned over power shut-downs proposed by
BRUSH FIRE DOUSED IN PARADISE HILLS
Printer-friendly version May 2, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – A small brush fire scorched less than quarter of an acre this afternoon near Bell Junior High School on Briarwood
GETTING THEIR GOATS: HOMEOWNERS HIRE FOUR-FOOTED BRUSH CLEARING CREW
Printer-friendly version April 7, 2011 (El Cajon) – Heavy rains this winter have led to rapid growth of brush—posing high fire danger as the weather warms up. Fire officials caution that
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STORM SERIES MOVING INTO AREA: FLOOD WATCH ISSUED
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Last week’s storms brought 6-10 inches of snow to our mountains with up to 1.5 inches in urban portions of our county. Now, multiple new
ARREST MADE FOR SUSPECTED ARSON IN PALA AND LILAC FIRES
Printer-friendly versionSource: Cal Fire March 2, 2025 (San Diego) – Cal Fire law enforcement investigators have arrested Ruben Vasquez on multiple felony arson charges following an extensive investigation into two
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Printer-friendly versionBy Mike Allen Photo: Santee Fire Department responding in 2023 March 1, 2025 (Santee) — The chaos and disruption happening daily at the federal government isn’t permeating to the
SENATOR PADILLA, COLLEAGUES PUSH TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO EXEMPT SEASONAL FIREFIGHTERS FROM FEDERAL HIRING FREEZE
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service February 27, 2025 (Washington D.C.) — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined 14 other Democratic Senators in urging senior Trump Administration officials to reverse the hiring and onboarding
EL CAJON CITY COUNCIL’S FIRE DEPARTMENT COVERAGE WORKSHOP
Printer-friendly version By G. A. McNeeley February 15, 2025 (El Cajon) – The El Cajon City Council, city staff, Heartland Fire Department and labor representatives came together on Wednesday to
FROM THE FIRE CHIEF’S CORNER: JAM FOR LA CONCERT BENEFITS FIRE RELIEF EFFORTS, FEB. 23 IN TEMECULA
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna February 12, 2025 (Temecula) — Come join us on February 23 at the beautiful South Coast Winery Resort and Spa in Temecula Ca. This
FLOOD WATCH ISSUED FOR THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
Printer-friendly version East County News Service February 12, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) — An atmospheric river is moving into our region, bringing rain today with heavier rain late Thursday
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Printer-friendly versionBy Yvette Urrea Moe, County of San Diego Communications Office February 11, 2025 (San Diego) – With rainy weather in the forecast, including the chance of flooding in some
SENATOR PADILLA INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN BILLS TO IMPROVE FIRE MITIGATION AND RESILIENCY
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo: Palisades Fire, courtesy of Lakeside Fire Dept. which helped battle the catastrophic wildfire in Los Angeles County in January February 11, 2025 (Washington
ISSA BILL WOULD CUT ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS TO ALLOW FOREST, BRUSH CLEARING ON FEDERAL LANDS
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Photo, right: Cleveland National Forest in San Diego County February 11, 2025 (San Diego) – Congressman Darrell Issa, a San Diego Republican, has introduced the
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