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A sign gives directions to one of Olivenhain’s few fire evacuation routes, pictured Jan. 31. (Photo by Patrick Doyle)

‘We’re all terrified’: Encinitas wildfire concern rises in wake of LA blazes

Patrick Doyle February 19, 2025
The semi-rural Encinitas community of Olivenhain is on high alert for wildfires as residents fear catastrophe following the devastating fires in Los Angeles.
A Cal Fire social media photo shows flames from the Lilac 2 Fire, which broke out early Tuesday morning in the area of Bonsall in North San Diego County. (Cal Fire photo)

Lilac Fire leads to evacuations in Bonsall-Fallbrook area

OsideNews and North Coast Current January 21, 2025
Brush fires that broke out early Tuesday morning in North San Diego County led to evacuations in parts of Bonsall and Fallbrook, authorities reported.
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

North County collects donations for SoCal fire victims

North Coast Current January 14, 2025
North San Diego County and regional organizations and individuals are gathering donations for those who have lost their homes and possessions in the Los Angeles area wildfires sweeping through Altadena, Pacific Palisades, Malibu and elsewhere.
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Encinitas, Carlsbad officials remind residents of firefighting efforts, preparation

North Coast Current January 10, 2025
The cities of Encinitas and Carlsbad are reminding residents of fire preparation as parts of the Los Angeles area reel from some of the most destructive wind-driven blazes in the region’s history.
Smoke from a fire to the south moved across San Diego County on Sept. 6, including North County coastal neighborhoods such as La Costa in Carlsbad. A high pressure system brought a heat wave to the region. (North Coast Current photo)

Officials say acrid north coastal air is not from Escondido battery blaze

North Coast Current September 7, 2024
Odd-smelling air and concerns over the impacts of a lithium ion battery storage fire in Escondido fueled speculation around North San Diego County, especially coastal communities, about causes and responsibility Friday, Sept. 6.
This ALERTCalifornia image on Sept. 6 shows a view from Los Pinos Mountain, in southeast San Diego County, of a wildfire burning just south of the U.S.-Mexico border. (CalFire photo)

Seeing a smoky haze? It’s most likely from a wildfire south of the border

North Coast Current September 6, 2024
If you’re noticing an orange hue to the sun today into the weekend and smoke blended with the monsoon clouds, and perhaps a hint of a burned pine-like scent, the source is a wildfire just south of the U.S.-Mexico border, according to CalFire.
Oceanside firefighters work to control a brush fire near West Coast Growers in 2015. (OsideNews file photo by Steve Marcotte)

EarthTalk: Is it really a good idea to use controlled burns to prevent wildfires?

Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss June 24, 2023
Burning parcels of land intentionally, known as controlled burning, has long been a controversial practice aimed at reducing the risk of larger uncontrolled wildfires.
California’s Office of Emergency Services is deploying a Type VI strike team of wildland-style fire engines to the state’s Military Department, pictured Aug. 16, to enhance California’s Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid fleet. (Cal OES photo)

California Emergency Services, Military Dept. create firefighting strike team

News Release August 25, 2022
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and the California Military Department on Tuesday, Aug. 16, announced the creation of the first all-hazards fire engine strike team — known as Team Blaze — operated by a state Military Department.
California’s Office of Emergency Services is deploying a Type VI strike team of wildland-style fire engines to the state’s Military Department, pictured Aug. 16, to enhance California’s Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid fleet. (Cal OES photo)

California Emergency Services, Military Department create firefighting strike team

OsideNews August 24, 2022

News Release: Mather CA— Highlighting the state’s commitment to innovative solutions to tackle climate-induced natural disasters, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and the California...

ENCINITAS: Olivenhain fire safety meetings in June and July

OsideNews June 17, 2022

Encinitas CA— The Encinitas Fire Department and Fitch & Associates present Olivenhain Evacuation Community Meetings in late June and early July. The meetings take place at the Olivenhain Meeting...

Encinitas, California. (Ian McDonnell, iStock Getty Images)

ENCINITAS: Olivenhain fire safety meetings in June and July

June 17, 2022
The Encinitas Fire Department and Fitch & Associates present Olivenhain Evacuation Community Meetings in late June and early July.
SDG&E Announces Wildfire Safety and Resiliency Advancements for 2021 Wildfire Season

SDG&E Announces Wildfire Safety and Resiliency Advancements for 2021 Wildfire Season

OsideNews August 4, 2021

Infrastructure and technological enhancements at the heart of reductions in potential utility-related wildfire risk and PSPS customer impacts San Diego CA— San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), a...

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