![]() ![]() In 2007, we had the Witch Creek Fire, Harris Fire, Rice Fire and Poomacha Fire all burning simultaneously. During the Cedar Fire, we also had the Paradise Fire and the Mine Fire. Often these major fires do not occur one at a time.Though San Diego County went 33 years with no major wildfires, from the Laguna Fire of 1970 to the Cedar Fire of 2003, it was only four years later that we had the wildfires of 2007. Combine this with our high Santa Ana winds, and we live in a very high fire danger area. Nature provided San Diego County with steep, rough terrain a semi-arid climate with little rain and lots of brush which is highly flammable. Estimated fire suppression cost: >$40 million.At one point, the fire spread 40,000 acres in one hour.2,873 homes and other structures damaged or destroyed.Second deadliest fire with the loss of 15 lives including 1 firefighter.Largest fire in California’s history – burned 280,278 acres.October 25, 2003, Cedar Creek Falls, a lost hunter set a signal flare. The NBC Dateline “Escape The Great California Fire” focused the nation’s attention on fire safety and preparedness, as well as recognizing how San Diego responded to the Cedar Fire, stayed vibrant and rebuilt itself. ![]()
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