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MAJOR BRUSH FIRE AT CAMP PENDLETON
Printer-friendly version July 13, 2010 (Oceanside) — A fire caused by training exercises this morning at Camp Pendleton has spread rapidly and is now more than 100 acres, Lance Corporal Michael
FIRE IN WITCH CREEK AREA HALTED AT 2 ACRES
Printer-friendly version July 10, 2010 (Julian) – The Creek Fire, a grass fire that began at Highway 78 and Old Julian Highway near the community of Witch Creek at 3:28
BRUSH FIRE NEAR FREEWAY CAUSES TROLLEY DELAYS & TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN EL CAJON
Printer-friendly version July 9, 2010 (El Cajon) — Heartland Fire Dispatch received reports of a brush fire just east of Interstate 8 near West Main Street in El Cajon shortly before
CIGARETTE SPARKS BRUSH FIRE IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version July 4, 2010 (La Mesa) – Investigators from Heartland Fire & Rescue have determined that a cigarette smoker started a brush fire shortly after 11:30 this morning in
BRUSH FIRES IN ESCONDIDO ON HIGHWAY 78 CONTAINED
Printer-friendly version July 3, 2010 (Escondido) Four separate brush fires along eastbound Highway 78 are now contained, East County Magazine has learned. Causes of the blazes are under investigation. If
CREST RESIDENTS FIGHT WILDFIRES BEFORE THE THREAT
Printer-friendly version July 3, 2010 (Crest) – How can you protect your community from wildfire at a time when firefighting budgets are being slashed? The community of Crest, which
$5,000 REWARDS OFFERED TO STOP ARSONISTS
Printer-friendly version Cal-Fire provides arson hotline for tips to bust firebugs July 2, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — One out of four fires is started by arson, Cal
EMERALD PUSHES NEW FIRE SAFETY POLICY
Printer-friendly version June 29, 2010 (San Diego) — Concerned about potentially deeper cuts to fire safety, San Diego City Councilmember Marti Emerald is pushing for a new Council policy. She
BRUSH FIRE IN ALPINE
Printer-friendly version June 28, 2010 (Alpine) – A brush fire burning east of Palo Verde Lake in Alpine is now five to seven acres. "The forward spread is stopped," Chief Don Butz
SANTEE FIRE NOW 259 ACRES
Printer-friendly version Update 3:15 p.m. The fire has jumped to 259 acres, Viejas Fire Chief Don Butz has informed ECM. "It’s in a very inaccessible area," said Butz, adding that the forward spread
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Editorial – SDG&E SHUT-DOWN THREAT FIRES UP BACKCOUNTRY OBJECTIONS
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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