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San Pasqual Fire renews concerns for Safari Highlands proposal
Critics of Safari Highlands proposal believe building a housing complex in this area presents a fire hazard for its future residents....
Update: Lilac Fire grows to 4,100 acres, could reach the ocean
Two civilians are now being treated for burns suffered in the swift-moving Lilac Fire near Bonsall that has now charred 2,500 acres and has destroyed 20 structures, damaged dozens...
Rethinking fire safety in drought tolerant times
In light of the drought, many residents living in the Ranch are rethinking their landscaping options. Also on the minds of many is fire safety...
Federal departments bracing for costly wildfire season
REGION — Firefighters are already bracing for the upcoming fire season and so too are federal government departments anticipating spending anywhere into the millions, perhaps...
Cocos fire may cost San Marcos $1 million
SAN MARCOS — San Marcos will likely have to shell out $1 million to pay for its share of the cost to fight the Cocos...
‘Above normal’ fire season predicted for this year
REGION — The green tops of brush filling the canyons and terrain throughout San Diego County is merely masking a potentially dangerous situation....