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Deer mouse tests positive for Hantavirus in Rancho Cuyamaca State Park
Printer-friendly version By Gig Conaughton, County of San Diego Communications Office October 29, 2025 (Cuyamaca) — A deer mouse collected in routine monitoring Oct. 22 at the Los Vaqueros Group Horse
County launches new Alert San Diego app, replacing SD Emergency
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Oct. 24, 2025 (San Diego County) — The name and look of the emergency information app for the County of San Diego has changed,
Inmate firefighters get pay raise under bill signed by Governor
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery Image: Inmate firefighter; cc via Bing October 14, 2025 (Sacramento) – They risk their lives to battle wildfires. Yet California’s inmate firefighters are currently paid just
County approves purchase of firefighting helicopter with nighttime capabilities
Printer-friendly versionBy Paul Levikow October 21, 2025 (San Diego) — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved the purchase of a firefighting helicopter with nighttime capabilities, which will
Evacuations lifted in Rancho Fire
Printer-friendly version East County Wildfire & Emergency Alert Service Photo, right: Rancho Fire viewed from Julian, by Nancy Kramer October 9, 2025 (Ramona) – Evacuations have been lifted in the
Crest achieves Firewise USA® recognition, a communitywide commitment to wildfire preparedness
Printer-friendly versionBy Diana Griffin October 8, 2025 (Crest) — Every year, devastating wildfires sweep across the United States, threatening homes, landscapes, and lives. As more people live in wildfire-prone areas,
Charging your devices: Safety steps can prevent lithium-ion fires
Printer-friendly versionBy Yvette Urrea Moe, County of San Diego Communications Office Miriam Raftery, East County Magazine contributed to this report Photo: firefighters purposely overloaded a lithium-ion battery to show what can
Supervisor Joel Anderson and Sheriff Kelly Martinez to host Wildfire Safety Town Hall in Ramona on Monday, Oct. 6
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Photo, L-R: CalFire Chief Tony Mecham, Sheriff Kelly Martinez, & Supervisor Joel Anderson October 3, 2025 (Ramona) – San Diego County Supervisor Joel Anderson and
Trump threatens to fire workers amid shutdown; Newsom says shutdown has halted critical wildfire programs in peak fire season
Printer-friendly versionHealthcare premiums will double for millions of Americans if Republicans don’t renew subsidies By Alexander J. Schorr Photo: Cedar Fire in October, 2003 burned over 276,000 acres, destroyed 2,232
Chief’s Corner: Charge into Safety National Fire Prevention Week Oct 6th
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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
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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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