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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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SDG&E OFFERS STORM SAFETY TIPS, WARNS THAT PROLONGED POWER OUTAGES ARE EXPECTED DURING TROPICAL STORM DESPITE PREPARATIONS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery August 19, 2023 (San Diego’s East County)— “We’re gearing up for widespread prolonged power outages,” Alex Welling with SDG&E told ECM today. The utility company
RESIDENTS ALLOWED TO GO HOME AFTER COYOTE FIRE
Printer-friendly version East County News Service August 19, 2023 (Potrero) — CAL FIRE and San Diego County Fire report the Coyote Fire has grown to 466 acres, with 55% containment
FIRST-EVER TROPICAL STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR REGION, FLOOD WATCH IN DESERTS, TORNADOES POSSIBLE ACROSS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Printer-friendly version Mountain areas could get up to 10 inches of rain UPDATE — 4:33 a.m. Saturday– Hurricane Hilary has sped up, with the bulk of the storm occuring on Sunday, reports
COYOTE FIRE BURNING AT DANGEROUS RATE IN POTRERO: EVACUATIONS ORDERED
Printer-friendly versionUpdate August 18, 2023 — The #Coyote Fire has burned 466 acres and is 43% contained. A firefighter injury is reported and two structures were destroyed. Update 3:45 p.m.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS RESOURCE FAIR AND DISCUSSION SET FOR RAMONA
Printer-friendly versionBy Fernanda Lopez Halvorson, County of San Diego Communications Office August 16, 2023 (Ramona) – Community members can learn ways to prepare for an emergency like a fire
EVACUATIONS LIFTED IN RAMONA
Printer-friendly version Update 10 p.m.– All evacuation orders and warnings are lifted. The fire has burned 184 acres and is 20% contained. Residents are asked to call 911 if you
I-8 CLOSED DUE TO FIRE IN PINE VALLEY NEAR BOULEVARD
Printer-friendly version Update: The evacuation warning has been lifted. One lane of I-8 west has been reopened. By Miriam Raftery Photo by Eileen Martinez August 6, 2023 — The
CAL FIRE AND UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO’S ALERTCALIFORNIA PROGRAM JOIN FORCES TO ENHANCE WILDFIRE RESPONSES WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IMPLEMENTATION TRIAL
Printer-friendly versionSource: Cal Fire August 5, 2023 (Sacramento) – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) announced its groundbreaking partnership with University of California San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia program.
PASSAGES: MARK BAKER, FORMER LAKSEIDE FIRE CHIEF (1953-2023)
Printer-friendly version East County News Service August 5, 2023 (Lakeside) – Lakeside Fire Protection District Director and former Fire Chief Mark Thomas Baker died July 10 after complications following a
MILITARY FIREFIGHTERS ARE UNJUSTLY DENIED VA BENEFITS: HOW THE MICHAEL LECIK MILITARY FIREFIGHTERS PROTECTION ACT MIGHT CHANGE THAT
Printer-friendly version By Miguel Leyva Photo by Marine Corporal J.R Heins August 4, 2023 (San Diego) –Working as a firefighter entails numerous dangers, from smoke inhalation to crush injuries from
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