Crews work to contain 900-acre Grove Fire east of Palomar Mountain
SUNSHINE SUMMIT — Fire crews worked today to subdue the smoldering remnants of a lightning-sparked wildfire, identified as the Grove Fire, that blackened an estimated...
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Escondido fire chief to retire
ESCONDIDO — Fire Chief Rick Vogt is retiring after serving more than 30 years of service in Southern California. Vogt started as a firefighter 33...
Regional fire, water officials unveil ‘helo-hydrant’ to combat wildfires
FALLBROOK — A joint collaboration between three local agencies is improving firefighters’ ability to combat wildfires. The Rainbow Municipal Water District, North County Fire Protection...
As one fire chief calls it a career, another takes the reins
Carlsbad Fire Department Chief Mike Davis is in his last two weeks with the department, while Mike Calderwood is waiting to take the top spot....
Update: Flames out, hot spots remain in Gopher fire
Two separate fires that are burning in close proximity to one another are now being fought as one....