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A FIERY ARGUMENT
Printer-friendly versionFire Chief, City and County leaders debate pros and cons of fire tax By Miriam Raftery 2007 San Diego wildfires destroyed over 3,400 structures and killed 15 people (photo:
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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FDA WARNS CONSUMERS NOT TO BUY OR USE EYE DROPS FROM SEVERAL MAJOR BRANDS DUE TO RISK OF EYE INFECTION, POTENTIAL BLINDNESS
Printer-friendly versionSource: U.S. .Food and Drug Administration Photo: Public domain image via Bing October 31,2023 (Washington D.C.) –The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) is warning consumers not to purchase
DE ANZA COUNTRY CLUB DESTROYED BY FIRE
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery Photo, left, via Cal Fire October 31, 2023 (Borrego Springs) – Yesterday morning’s fire destroyed the historic clubhouse at de Anza Country Club in Borrego Springs.
HIGHLAND FIRE IN AGUANGA SWELLS TO 2,200 ACRES OVERNIGHT
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery, East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts October 31, 2023 (Aguanga) — The #HighlandFire in Aguanga has swelled to over 2,200 acres overnight and is 0% contained
FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE COMMERCIAL FIRE AT DE ANZA SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB
Printer-friendly version Correction: An earlier version of this story stated that the fire was at DeAnza Springs Resort in Jacumba; in fact it is at De Anza Springs Country Club
SANTA ANA WINDS, DRY WEATHER BRING FIRE DANGER THIS WEEK
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery October 29, 2023 (San Diego) – Santa Ana winds, along with low humidity and above average daytime temperatures, will bring heightened fire risks this week
CHIEF’S CORNER: THE ESPERANZA FIRE–DEDICATED TO THE MEN OF ENGINE CO. 57
Printer-friendly version By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna October 28, 2023 (San Diego) — I would be remiss if I did not write this as we step into and are preparing for
BREAKFAST WITH SANTEE FIREFIGHTERS AND SHERIFF STAFF NOV. 11
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service October 27, 2023 (Santee) – The Santee Fire Department and the San Diego Sheriff’s department invite the public to a pancake breakfast on November 11
CALIFORNIA HONORS CAL FIRE LEGEND WITH RENAMING OF INTERSTATE 5
Printer-friendly versionSource: Cal Fire October 23, 2023 (El Cajon) – – The California State Senate, California Department of Transportation, and California firefighters have teamed up to recognize the accomplishments of California
HAPPINESS IS SAVING A DOG
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service October 17, 2023 (Lyons Valley) – “Happiness is saving a dog,” Cal Fire/San Diego Fire posted on Facebook today, along with photos of a
MISSING 10-YEAR-OLD BOY IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version Update: The missing child has been found, La Mesa Police Dept. advises. East County News Service October 16, 2023 (La Mesa) — La Mesa Police seek public help
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