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JAMACHA FIRE NOW 50 ACRES, 1 STRUCTURE DAMAGED
Printer-friendly version Update 3:25 p.m. Aircraft have been released and firefighters remain on hand mopping up hotspots at the scene of the fire, which is now contained. September 18, 2010
BRUSH FIRE SPARKS EVACUATIONS IN SPRING VALLEY
Printer-friendly versionSeptember 18, 2010 (Spring Valley) 12:42 p.m. — Homes on Via de la Terra are being evacuated due to a brush fire. Heavy winds are blowing flames eastward, ECM has
COUNTY ADOPTS PLAN TO CONSOLIDATE FIRE AGENCIES
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Funds allocated for facilities, equipment and technology—but no money to hire more firefighters "You are sitting on $700 million in reserves at a time when
BRUSH FIRE HALTED IN SPRING VALLEY
Printer-friendly version September 12, 2010 (Spring Valley) – A brush fire reported around noon today charred approximately three acres at the junction of Highway 94 and Highway 125, Heartland
BRUSH FIRE NEAR VALLEY CENTER
Printer-friendly version Update 2:35 p.m. Forward spread of this fire has been stopped. September 9, 2010 (Valley Center) 2:15 p.m. – Cal-Fire is on the scene of a two- to
COWBOY FIRE 100% CONTAINED
Printer-friendly version September 7, 2010 (Campo) – The Cowboy Fire is now 100% contained, with full control expected tonight. The blaze charred 827 acres and cost an estimated $2.5 million
COWBOY FIRE NOW 84% CONTAINED
Printer-friendly version Update September 6, 12 p.m. – The Cowboy Fire is now 95% contained, Cal Fire reports. Cost to fight the fire has exceeded $2.7 million. September 5, 2010 3:15
FIRE NEAR DEERHORN VALLEY
Printer-friendly version Update 3:02 p.m. — Forward spread of this fire has been stopped; firefighters remain on scene mopping up hot spots. September 5, 2010 (Deerhorn Valley) 2:40 p.m. –
A BUSY DAY AT THE RAMONA AIR ATTACK BASE
Printer-friendly version Story and photos by Dennis Richardson September 4, 2010 (Ramona) — Aerial firefighters continue battling the Cowboy Fire, which is currently 65% contained with full control predicted Monday
FIRE AT MESA GRANDE
Printer-friendly version Update 4:15 p.m. – The spread of the fire has been halted at 3 acres; mop crews will remain on scene for approximately there hours, Cal-Fire battalion chief Nick
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Printer-friendly versionJune 22, 2025 (Lakeside) — Cal Fire Captain Robert Johnson discusses firefighting efforts in the Monte Fire in Lakeside, during an interview yesterday with Shiloh Ireland. View video. At
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Printer-friendly version East County News Service June 19, 2025 (Ramona) – An abandoned home in the 1600 block of Casteel Lane, Ramona caught fire around 6 p.m. yesterday, quickly spreading
SOME EVACUATIONS LIFTED IN MONTE FIRE
Printer-friendly versionEast County Wildfire and Emergency Alerts Update June 20: The #MonteFire has burned over 1,000 acres and is 65% contained. Image by Josh Stotler, East County Magazine: Helicopter scoops
MONTE FIRE SCORCHES 350 ACRES, 2 FIREFIGHTERS HOSPITALIZED
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FIRE ALONG BORDER IN CAMPO
Printer-friendly version Update 7:55 p.m.– Cal Fire reports the #Border6Fire in Campo is now 200 acres burning on the south side of the U.S./Mexico border. “We remain engaged on the northern
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Printer-friendly version “We will be dropping water at night this summer.” – Chief Tony Mecham (photo, left) By Miriam Raftery June 3, 2025 (San Diego) – “The largest economic threat
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