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INJURIES IN MEXICO FROM FIRE THAT HAS NOW BURNED 6 ACRES IN U.S. AND 500 ACRES IN MEXICO
Printer-friendly version Update 9 p.m. Cal-Fire is sending five engines into Mexico. September 26, 2010 (Tecate) 6:20 p.m. – Incident Page Network reports that a firetruck was overtaken by the
DESCANSO FIRE DESTROYS STRUCTURE
Printer-friendly version September 25, 2010 (Descanso) – A two-story structure, one vehicle and a boat were destroyed in a 2- to 5-acre brush fire in Descanso this afternoon. A second
BRUSH FIRE DOUSED IN SANTEE
Printer-friendly version September 25, 2010 (Santee) — A brush fire in Santee charred approximately 40 acres late this afternoon, briefly threatening structures before firefights brought the blaze under control. Multiple agencies
BRUSH FIRE NEAR RAINBOW SLOWS TRAFFIC
Printer-friendly version September 24, 2010 (Rainbow) — The evening commute is slow on I-15 in north San Diego County due to a 5-10 acre brush fire near Rainbow. Forward spread
APPLICATIONS FOR EL CAJON RESERVE FIREFIGHTERS PROGRAM DUE FRIDAY SEPT. 24
Printer-friendly version The El Cajon Fire Department is currently accepting applications for the reserve portion of the Heartland Fire Academy “now” through Friday, September 24th, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Applications
BORDER FIRE HALTED AT 120 ACRES
Printer-friendly versionUpdate 6:40 p.m. The Border Fire has been halted at 120 acres, Cal Fire’s Nich Schuler said. Firefighters will remain on scene through the night mopping up hot spots. Update 2:40
BRUSH FIRE DOUSED NEAR LAKE MURRAY
Printer-friendly version September 20, 2010 (La Mesa) – Firefighters from La Mesa and San Diego Fire departments swiftly halted a brush fire that began at Connecticut Avenue and Delaware Avenue
SMALL BRUSH FIRE DOUSED NEAR 52 AND SANTO ROAD
Printer-friendly version September 19, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – A half-acre brush fire reported at 12:45 p.m. has been swiftly doused north side of Mission Trails Regional Park.
FIRE NEAR U.S.-MEXICO BORDER
Printer-friendly version Update 12 p.m. – This fire continues to spread and is moving toward the border, Cal-Fire’s Nick Schuler said. There are currently 10 engines, 2 dozers, and 2
JAMACHA FIRE DOUSED; HUNDREDS EVACUATED EARLIER
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photos by Dennis Richardson September 18, 2010 (Spring Valley) 8 p.m. – A team of approximately 90 firefighters saved dozens of homes that were threatened by a
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