Escondido Police Update

On December 6, the Escondido Police & Communication Center received a report of a vehicle colliding into a home in the 800 block of Omar Dr. Upon arrival of both Fire and EPD, crews found a single vehicle had crashed into the front, right corner of the garage. The driver of the vehicle, who was the only occupant, was uninjured and refused medical evaluation. The City’s building Engineer was called out to evaluate the structure and possible hazards. It was determined that the vehicle could be safely removed by tow truck, without additional damage the structure of the building. There were no injuries to the residents of the home or damage to nearby properties.
On December 7, the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received reports of a residential structure fire located at 474 El Dorado Drive.Units responding noticed smoke showing in the distance and requested a working fire upgrade for additional resources. The first arriving engine reported a working structure fire with heavy smoke and flames coming from a large, detached garage, located to the rear of the property. Firefighters contained the fire to the garage in approximately fifteen minutes, preventing additional fire spread to the surrounding exposed houses. Due to the garage being full of equipment and storage items, there was significant fuel load resulting in heavy fire activity. Crews spent several hours overhauling the area to ensure full extinguishment. In all, nineteen firefighters and one fire prevention specialist responded to the fire. EPD, SDSO, and CHP conducted traffic control, and SDGE was dispatched to address utilities. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
On December 9, Firefighters from Station 5 were invited to attend and participate in Bernardo Elementary School’s Winter Family Read Night. Children who attended wore pajamas and brought blankets to cozy up and enjoy a winter’s tale. Each firefighter took a turn reading and the kids were excited to see them there.
On December 10, Escondido Fire was represented at the Escondido Jaycees 70th Annual Christmas Parade “Miracle on Grand Avenue”. The fire engine and ladder truck from Station #1 joined Battalion Chief Jeff Sargis and Fire Chief Rick Vogt in the parade.