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Cal State University San Marcos and nearby homes evacuated due to brush fire
East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts April 5, 2026 (San Marcos) – The #MoreeFire in San Marcos has led to evacuations, including the California State…
Help shape fire priorities in San Diego County
East County News Service April 4, 2026 (San Diego County) — With “fire season” now a year-round threat, public input is growing in importance as…
California’s Zone Zero defensible space law is now in effect for new home construction; existing homes must comply by February 2027
By Paul Levikow April 3, 2026 (San Diego County) – New structures being built in Very High Fire Severity Zones in California must now comply…
Brush fire burning in Santee near Town Center
Update 9:14 p.m. Forward spread has been stopped. Update 7:42 p.m. — The fire has crossed the river and is now burning directly behind commercial…
El Cajon approves funds for reconstruction of Fletcher Hills Fire Station 7
East County News Service March 28, 2026 (El Cajon) – Heartland Fire’s station 7 in Fletcher Hills, built in 1960, will soon undergo major renovations….
Extreme heat watch issued for coming week
East County News Service March 14, 2026 (San Diego’s East County) – An extreme heat watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for…
CERT makes emergency preparedness fun
By Yvette Urrea Moe , County of San Diego Communications Office March 11, 2026 (San Diego) – Preparing for emergencies is serious, but it doesn’t…
CERT makes emergency preparedness fun
By Yvette Urrea Moe , County of San Diego Communications Office March 11, 2026 (San Diego) – Preparing for emergencies is serious, but it doesn’t…
More storms on the way, free sandbags available
By Gig Conaughton , County of San Diego Communications Office February 17, 2026 (San Diego) – With more and potentially heavy rains still forecasted this…
Hazardous weather system moves into region
East County News Service February 16, 2026 (San Diego)—A wind advisory is in effect today across San Diego County through 8 p.m., with another wind…
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EVACUATIONS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY AS NIXON FIRE REACHES 4,941 ACRES
Printer-friendly version Update Aug. 3, 2024: All evacuation warnings have been lifted for the #Nixon Fire. Cal Fire investigators have found the cause was a privately owned electrical panel. Update
EVACUATIONS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY AS NIXON FIRE REACHES 4,941 ACRES
Printer-friendly version Update Aug. 3, 2024: All evacuation warnings have been lifted for the #Nixon Fire. Cal Fire investigators have found the cause was a privately owned electrical panel. Update
EVACUATIONS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY AS NIXON FIRE REACHES 4,941 ACRES
Printer-friendly version Update Aug. 3, 2024: All evacuation warnings have been lifted for the #Nixon Fire. Cal Fire investigators have found the cause was a privately owned electrical panel. Update
BORDER 66 FIRE CROSSES BORDER NEAR TECATE
Printer-friendly version Photo: View from Lyons Peak, Jamul, looking south Update 4 p.m.– Forward spread of the #Border66Fire has been stopped at 300 acres, per Cal Fire. July 30, 2024
BORDER 66 FIRE CROSSES BORDER NEAR TECATE
Printer-friendly version Photo: View from Lyons Peak, Jamul, looking south Update 4 p.m.– Forward spread of the #Border66Fire has been stopped at 300 acres, per Cal Fire. July 30, 2024
NIXON FIRE NOW 3,500 ACRES: 2,000 HOMES AT RISK IN RIVERSIDE AND SAN DIEGO COUNTIES
Printer-friendly version Update 8:30 p.m.The Nixon Fire has swelled to 3,500 acres, per pilot estimates reported on Watch Duty App. A helitanker will be working the fire through the
NIXON FIRE NOW 3,500 ACRES: 2,000 HOMES AT RISK IN RIVERSIDE AND SAN DIEGO COUNTIES
Printer-friendly version Update 8:30 p.m.The Nixon Fire has swelled to 3,500 acres, per pilot estimates reported on Watch Duty App. A helitanker will be working the fire through the
GROVE FIRE UPDATE, MOST EVACUATION ORDERS LIFTED
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo, right, by Chet Kalinowska July 25, 2024 (Sunshine Summit) — CAL FIRE San Diego has an update on the Grove Fire
GROVE FIRE UPDATE, MOST EVACUATION ORDERS LIFTED
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo, right, by Chet Kalinowska July 25, 2024 (Sunshine Summit) — CAL FIRE San Diego has an update on the Grove Fire
EVACUATIONS IN GROVE FIRE NEAR WARNER SPRINGS
Printer-friendly versionUpdate 12:46 p.m. per CAL FIRE San Diego County Fire: #GroveFire [update] the fire is now 900 acres and 10% contained. The cause has been determined to be lightning.
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