San Diego Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief Dan Eddy said the Post Fire could be a glimpse of what’s to come later this summer.
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department's Fire Station 1 is seen on Feb. 26, 2024. San Diego, Calif.“Having a fire that large in Southern California, earlier than July, shows me and should show San Diegans the fact that we’re drying out,” said San Diego Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief Dan Eddy. “We’re drying out earlier than we did before, so fire conditions are going to be increased.”
Nearly 1,700 personnel have been assigned to the fire, according to Cal Fire. Eddy said that includes a 22-person team from San Diego. He expects other communities to also ask San Diego for help in the coming days.“I would expect to the north of us — L.A. County, Orange County, Riverside, Santa Barbara — if they get something, they’re already thin,” he said. “So they’re going to be requesting help from us.
Eddy said that’s something for San Diego County residents to keep in mind, after heavy winter rains helped vegetation grow in recent years. “If it’s this dry right now in June, it’s going to be that much drier in October when we get Santa Anas or sundowners or the winds that come, and that’s what worries me,” he said.
Another group of San Diego firefighters returned Monday night from Riverside County, where the Lisa Fire is now 100% contained.with food, water, cash and a day’s worth of clothing. He recommends double checking that any kids’ clothing packed in previous fire seasons go bags still fits.Katie Anastas is a general assignment reporter for KPBS News, covering a wide range of different issues that affect the diverse neighborhoods of San Diego County.
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