Tag: SDFD

Drone near Del Mar Heights brush fire slowed firefighting efforts: SDFD

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A wildfire scorched 23 acres of steep terrain at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Extension on Tuesday, with firefighters contending with challenging conditions exacerbated by a civilian drone. San Diego Fire-Rescue Battalion Chief Taj Capri said the drone, operated by an unidentified individual, jeopardized helicopter operations crucial to containing the […]

SDFD sends crews to help with Post Fire, Lisa Fire

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department on Monday announced it is sending several crews to assist in the fight against brush fires impacting Southern California. As of Monday evening, the Post Fire near Lebec in northern Los Angeles County has burned at least 15,610 acres and is 20% contained, according to […]