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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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INTERVIEW WITH CAL FIRE CAPTAIN ON MONTE FIRE
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
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: LAKESIDE RESIDENTS THANK FIREFIGHTERS
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 23, 2025 — Photographer Shiloh Ireland provided this video of Lakeside residents Sarah Ann WIlson and BIlly Ortiz unfurling a banner to thank firefighters
INVESTIGATION INTO CAUSE OF HOUSE FIRE IN RAMONA THAT DAMAGED THREE PROPERTIES
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
Printer-friendly versionUpdate: June 18, 2025 6:45 p.m. The fire has burned 858 acres and is 25% contained. Update: June 18, 2025 8 a.m.– The fire is now 400 acres and 20%
EVACUATIONS IN LAKESIDE FIRE
Printer-friendly version East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts Photo: Red areas are under mandatory evacuation orders as of 5 p.m. Yellow areas have evacuation warnings. View interactive map here for latest
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
EVACUATIONS IN BONSALL
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CHIEF MECHAM OFFERS OUTLOOK ON FIRE SEASON AND UPGRADES IN LOCAL FIRE PROTECTION
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
SDG&E INVESTMENT SINCE 2007 HAS REDUCED WILDFIRE RISK
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Brian D’Agostino, SDG&E Vice President of wildfire and climate science and the company’s first meteorologist. View slide presentation by Brian D’Agostino June 3, 2025
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