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BRUSH FIRE HALTED IN FALLBROOK
Printer-friendly version September 7, 2009 (Fallbrook) A brush fire in Fallbrook burning in heavy brush has been extinguished at less than an acre, Cal Fire spokesman Darrell Pena has informed
PROTECTING YOUR PROPERTY AFTER A FIRE: RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION
Printer-friendly version September 7, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)–Fire destroys hundreds of homes each year in California and often burns thousands of acres of land. If your property was damaged by fire,
FIRE AT CUYAMACA PEAK
Printer-friendly version September 5, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) – A 5 to 10 acre brush fire is burning at the base of Cuyamaca Peak.. The blaze was reported at
40-ACRE FIRE AT HIGHWAY 94 & BORDER CHECKPOINT
Printer-friendly version September 4, 2009 – A fire on the south side of Highway 94 and the Border Patrol checkpoint at Sycamore Canyon has been contained at 40 acres, CAL-FIRE
GOLFERS PLAY TO PROTECT SCRIPPS RANCH COMMUNITY
Printer-friendly version September 3, 2009 (Scripps Ranch)–On Saturday, September 26th 2009 at 8:00 am, the Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council will host its third annual “PLAY TO PROTECT” Charity Golf
BOOK REVIEW: FIRE, CHAPARRAL, AND SURVIVAL IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Printer-friendly version by Richard W. Halsey Second Edition, Revised and Updated Sunbelt Publications, San Diego. 2008. 232 pages, illustrated, color plates. Reviewed by Walter Hall “The Viejas
SD FIREFIGHTING RESOURCES DISPATCHED TO BATTLE L.A. BLAZES
Printer-friendly version SD REGION STILL HAS “SURGE CAPACITY” RESOURCES TO COMBAT FIRE LOCALLY: CHIEF GHIO August 30, 2009 (San Diego) – Firefighting resources from San Diego County’s region have
5-ACRE FIRE DOUSED IN RAMONA
Printer-friendly versionAugust 30, 2009 (Ramona) – A five-acre brush fire off Steffy Road near Wilson Road in the Ramona area has been contained shortly after it began, CAL-FIRE reports. CAL-FIRE dispatched
BRUSH FIRES IN JAMUL & VALLEY CENTER
Printer-friendly version August 28, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) – A brush fire in Jamul has caused a power outage in the vicinity. The fire, caused by a traffic accident,
CAL-FIRE SUSPENDS BURNING PERMITS & OPEN FIRES
Printer-friendly version OFFICIALCITE FIRE DANGER, DEPLOYMENT OF LOCAL FIREFIGHTING RESOURCES TO BATTLE BLAZES ELSEWHERE IN CALIFORNIA August 27, 2009 (San Diego County) – No roasting marshmallows in your backyard BBQ pit–for now. Mike Bratton, division chief of CAL-FIRE’s San Diego union,
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FIRE ON OTAY MOUNTAIN CHARS 400 ACRES
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CAL FIRE SUSPENDS BURN PERMITS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 30, 2024 (El Cajon) – After another wet winter, warming temperatures and winds are quickly drying out the abundant annual grass crop. The
CAL FIRE SUSPENDS BURN PERMITS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 30, 2024 (El Cajon) – After another wet winter, warming temperatures and winds are quickly drying out the abundant annual grass crop. The
BRUSH FIRE IN AGUA CALIENTE
Printer-friendly version Update May 31,2024 9 a.m.– The #GreatFire has burned 187 acres and is 50% contained.No structures have been lost and none are threatened. One civilian injury is reported,
BRUSH FIRE IN AGUA CALIENTE
Printer-friendly version Update May 31,2024 9 a.m.– The #GreatFire has burned 187 acres and is 50% contained.No structures have been lost and none are threatened. One civilian injury is reported,
HAVE BREAKFAST WITH LAKESIDE FIREFIGHTERS JUNE 8 TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE CAUSES
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery May 29, 2024 (Lakeside) — The Lakeside Firefighters Charitable Organization invites you to a pancake breakfast on Saturday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to 12
HAVE BREAKFAST WITH LAKESIDE FIREFIGHTERS JUNE 8 TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE CAUSES
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery May 29, 2024 (Lakeside) — The Lakeside Firefighters Charitable Organization invites you to a pancake breakfast on Saturday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to 12
FLOOD VICTIMS REMINDER ABOUT MAY 31 DEADLINE TO RECEIVE A SHARE OF $1 MILLION AVAILABLE FOR HOUSING EXPENSES
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 26, 2024 (El Cajon) – Two of San Diego’s largest realtor trade associations, the Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors (PSAR), with an office
FLOOD VICTIMS REMINDER ABOUT MAY 31 DEADLINE TO RECEIVE A SHARE OF $1 MILLION AVAILABLE FOR HOUSING EXPENSES
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 26, 2024 (El Cajon) – Two of San Diego’s largest realtor trade associations, the Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors (PSAR), with an office
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