On November 16, the Fire Department responded to and extinguished an encampment fire located approximately 20-25 feet inside one of the storm drains of the flood control channel at the Midway Drive intersection.
On November 19, the Fire Department responded to an outdoor fire located at 1002 W. Mission Ave. Upon arrival, firefighters extinguished an encampment fire that was located between a vacant building and the right of way for east bound Highway 78.
On November 20, multiple Escondido fire companies attended confined space training in San Marcos along with other north zone agencies. The training simulated a person injured and trapped deep in a storm drain.
Also, on November 20, crews from Fire Station # 1 attended the “Day of Service” event at Kit Carson Park. Firefighters demonstrated the aerial ladder capabilities for approximately fifty attendees.
On November 20, the Fire Department responded to the 500 block of W. 5th Ave for a broken water main. Firefighters were able to divert the water away from structures to prevent any significant damage.
Dry and windy conditions existed throughout the region during the week of Thanksgiving causing firefighters to be on high alert. Fortunately, there were no significant fire related incidents in the region and there was no public safety power shut off by SDG&E in Escondido.
