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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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FIREFIGHTERS RESCUE UNCONSCIOUS VICTIM FROM BURNING MOBILE HOME IN SANTEE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photos by Scott Lagace July 17, 2024 (Santee) – Santee firefighters rescued an unconscious woman from a mobile home engulfed in flames this afternoon,
IMPROVED FIRE AND MEDICAL SERVICES DELIVERED TO BORREGO SPRINGS
Printer-friendly versionBy Chuck Westerheide, San Diego County News Center July 12, 2024 (Borrego Springs) — One year out, San Diego County Fire Protection District is making good on its
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Printer-friendly versionBy Chuck Westerheide, San Diego County News Center July 12, 2024 (Borrego Springs) — One year out, San Diego County Fire Protection District is making good on its
IMPROVED FIRE AND MEDICAL SERVICES DELIVERED TO BORREGO SPRINGS
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BOMB SCARE IN LA MESA PROMPTS EVACUATIONS, BUT DEVICE PROVES HARMLESS
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service July 2, 2024 (La Mesa) — La Mesa Police responded to calls early this morning reporting a man waving a knife in the 5800
BOMB SCARE IN LA MESA PROMPTS EVACUATIONS, BUT DEVICE PROVES HARMLESS
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service July 2, 2024 (La Mesa) — La Mesa Police responded to calls early this morning reporting a man waving a knife in the 5800
EVACUATION ORDERS LIFTED IN MCCAIN FIRE THAT THREATENED DE ANZA SPRINGS RESORT
Printer-friendly versionUpdate July 6, 2025 8 a.m.–The fire is 95% contained, per Cal Fire. Update July 4, 4:30 p.m. — All evacuation warnings are lifted and all roads are open.
EVACUATION ORDERS LIFTED IN MCCAIN FIRE THAT THREATENED DE ANZA SPRINGS RESORT
Printer-friendly versionUpdate July 6, 2025 8 a.m.–The fire is 95% contained, per Cal Fire. Update July 4, 4:30 p.m. — All evacuation warnings are lifted and all roads are open.
VEGETATION FIRE ON HUMPHRIES ROAD IN TECATE, CA
Printer-friendly versionUpdate 5:30 p.m.: The fire is 23 acres and 50% contained per Cal-Fire. East County News Service July 2, 2024 (Tecate) — Cal-Fire is on the scene of a
VEGETATION FIRE ON HUMPHRIES ROAD IN TECATE, CA
Printer-friendly versionUpdate 5:30 p.m.: The fire is 23 acres and 50% contained per Cal-Fire. East County News Service July 2, 2024 (Tecate) — Cal-Fire is on the scene of a
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