On November 27, the Escondido Police & Fire Communication Center received reports of a vehicle’s engine compartment on fire across from Rose School. No injuries were sustained from this fire and the car was quickly extinguished.
The next morning on November 28, Fire crews were dispatched to the 100 block of Falconer for a report of a vehicle on fire. When crews arrived on scene, the vehicle was engulfed and was quickly extinguished by firefighters. The owner of the vehicle was transported to UCSD Burn Center with minor/moderate burns and smoke inhalation. No other structures were damaged. The fire is under investigation.
On November 29, despite the rain, Fire crews were kept busy due to reports of fire at three locations this evening. A dumpster fire at the Transit Center, bushes on fire at Quince and Valley
and a trash and brush fire at the 100 block of W Washington Ave. Due the speedy actions of our firefighters, each fire was quickly extinguished before other structures could be damaged. No injuries were sustained. Fire Prevention and Escondido Police Department are investigating the cause of the incidents.
Also, on December 29, Fire Station 1 crews had the pleasure of hosting The After 5 Rotary Club of Escondido. The club generously provided all the firefighters a delicious pulled pork dinner. Firefighters gave a tour of the station and answered questions regarding the fire service and our mission. Members of the club were most interested in how they could help our department or people in the community that were in need. Thank you After 5 Rotary Club for a great evening.
On December 1, Fire crews were dispatched to an encampment fire at La Terraza. The first crew on scene discovered the fire, located across the street from 24-Hour Fitness, on the embankment of the freeway. Crews quickly extinguished the fire and overhauled the area. Escondido Police spoke with a transient from the camp who stated he accidentally started the fire with a cigarette. Fire Prevention and Cal Trans were notified of the incident. No injuries were sustained
