 | Poomacha Fire
Though crews had the Poomacha Fire almost entirely surrounded today, the battle will likely continue till next weekend. Video
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 | Boil Water Order Rescinded
A wildfire-related boil-water advisory has been RESCINDED for Rancho Estates Mutual Water Co. in Pauma Valley
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 | Emergency Notification
More than 42,000 people have registered their cell phones and e-mail addresses to receive emergency notices. Video
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 | Last Evacuations Lifted
The last evacuation orders associated with last week's firestorm were lifted countywide today.
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 | Boil Water Order Lifted
Wildfire-related boil-water advisories for several area distribution systems have been RESCINDED.
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 | Wildfires Update
Crews succeeded in their 10-day quest to contain the largest of the wildfires to ravage the county over the past week and a half. Video
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| Officials Lift All Evacuation Orders
San Diego County officials say all evacuation orders are now
lifted, and residents may return home. The La Jolla Reservation, Palomar
Mountain community area, and the Highway 76 corridor are now open, but only to
residents and people who work in businesses in those area. The Cleveland
National Forest remains closed.
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| Harris Fire 100 Percent Contained
Officials have confirmed that the Harris Fire is now one-hundred percent contained.
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 | City Council Waives Building and Demolition Fees to Help Victims of Fires
The City Council agreed unanimously today to waive
building and demolition fees to help San Diego residents whose homes were
damaged or destroyed in the wildfires.
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 | Largest Wildfire in San Diego 95 Percent Contained
The largest of the wildfires to ravage San Diego
County was 95 percent contained today, and firefighters expect to have the
blaze fully contained by tomorrow.
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 | Residents Impacted by Wildfires Have More Time to Pay taxes
Residents impacted by the wildfires in San Diego
County will get more time to pay some taxes or file tax documents, state
officials announced today.
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 | Students,Teachers,Staff Return to Class Today
Students, teachers and staff kept away by wildfires
will begin returning to class today.
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 | Harris Fire 70 Percent Contained
The Harris fire was 70 percent contained Monday, with
nearly 2,500 firefighters attacking the blaze, which killed five people making
it the deadliest of the 17 major fires that hit Southern California last week.
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 | Largest Fire in San Diego Nearly 90 Percent Contained
The largest of the wildfires to ravage San Diego
County was 90 percent contained today, and firefighters expect to have the
blaze fully contained by Tuesday.
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 | Boil Water Orders for Palomar Mountain and Pauma Valley
Boil Water Orders for Small Water Systems in Palomar Mountain and Pauma Valley
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 | Ramona Residents Can Use Water for Bathing but Still Unsafe to Drink
Ramona residents previously directed not to come in contact with
any public water from the tap can now use the water for washing or bathing,
according to San Diego County Office of Emergency Services.
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 | All But 5 San Diego Post Office's Open Monday
All but five San Diego district post offices shut down
by wildfires will reopen tomorrow, officials announced today.
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 | 4 American Red Cross Shelters Close Saturday
Four American Red Cross shelters set-up to primarily
house evacuees of the Harris and Witch fires will close today, organizers said.
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 | Officials Say Ramona Residents Should Avoid Water Even if Boiled
Reverse 9-1-1 calls were placed to Ramona residents today
to reinforce just how unsafe the local water supply is -- even if it's boiled.
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 | Returning Home
A former fire fighter tells us many homes survived the initial firestorms, only to succumb to embers or much smaller fires later.
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