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San Diego testing out unique wildfire prevention tool
San Diego is trying something unique to prevent wildfires: spraying brush with a citrus-based liquid that acts as both a fire inhibitor and a retardant.
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North County firefighters warn of local wildfire risks after LA devastation
Current and former firefighters in North County San Diego are raising concerns about the region’s ability to handle a large-scale wildfire.
Del Mar History: Boom and Bust
Del Mar emerged from founder Jacob Taylor’s dream after he built a beautiful resort that was in full swing from 1885 to 1889.
One California city tries a different approach to fire prevention: A new spray on dry brush
This approach to fire prevention is new for both San Diego and the nation: The company making Citrotech, Mighty Fire Breaker, ...
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Morning Report: Supe Candidate Promises ‘Common Sense’ Change
Chula Vista Mayor John McCann knows that the odds – or at least the voter registration numbers –  aren’t in his favor as he ...
What starts wildfires in San Diego County? We crunched the data. Here’s what it shows — and what it doesn’t.
The causes of about 45% of fires handled by Cal Fire in County from 2019 through 2023 are either ‘undetermined’ or classified ...
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California tragedy sparks fears about growing desert wildfire threat
Large wildfires in the desert were once rare. Now experts worry that invasive plants and a changing fire cycle are putting ...
No More Palm Trees, and Six Other Ways L.A. Can Protect Itself From Wildfires
Around the world, other communities are experimenting with ideas that Los Angeles could borrow as it rebuilds from disastrous ...
California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared ...