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small home fully engulfed in flames

Wildfire Preparedness and Defensible Space

| 5:31 PM

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As part of Wildfire Preparedness Week, CAL FIRE teamed up with California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety to demonstrate the significantly different burn rates between a home that has been hardened against wildfire and one that has not been.

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Red Flag Warning Issued Wednesday and Thursday due to Extreme Fire Danger

| 4:14 PM

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The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov 7. The Red Flag Warning has been issued due to strong gusty winds, low humidity and is in effect for the inland valleys and mountains of San Diego County.

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Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas speaking with a gathering of people from a podium about the Fuel Camp

County Probation Launches Fire Service Training Program for Youth

| 1:23 PM

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County Probation and County Fire have introduced a comprehensive education and training program to help justice-involved young people at Probation. The Fuel Crew training program provides hands-on experience in vegetation and fuel management, preparing participants for careers in the fire service.

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Animal Services Welcomes New Director

| 1:06 PM

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The County has appointed Vaughn Maurice as its new Animal Services Director.  Mr. Maurice brings a wealth of experience in animal welfare, strategic planning, executive leadership, financial management, and emergency response to his new role.