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Red Winds Of October
About 46 percent of all Americans breathe polluted air. Tracie Potts reports.

There's new danger in San Diego County as a result of the firestorm -- erosion.

Listen to raw audiotapes of calls made during the height of the firestorm.

A group of human-rights activists issues an explosive report in the wake of what they allege to be minority abuse and neglect at firestorm evacuation centers.

Weather forecasters are predicting another Santa Ana this weekend in San Diego County, and fire crews are preparing for any scenario.

Images

Looters targeted at least two schools' computer labs during last week's firestorm, according to school officials. More

La Mesa fireman Dan Lachenbruch was able to save many a home this past week -- but not his own. More


Click here for maps that detail the progress of San Diego Firestorm 2007.

Some NBC 7/39 staffers took pictures of the time they spent in the field covering Firestorm 2007. Here are some of those images. More


Send Your Firestorm Photos - Image From Patrick Hesters
See the most recent photos of the firestorm and damaged neighborhoods sent in by viewers. More


Four firefighters arrive at UCSD for treatment of burns suffered in the Harris Fire. More
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Local musicians help fire victims. Proceeds go to The San Diego Foundation’s After-The-Fires Fund 2007, helping the 1,500 families that have lost their homes during the fires.
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North County

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Images

Caught in the Witch Fire with no way out -- a freelance photographer is reunited with the fire crew that saved him from the flames, with seconds to spare. More


Northern California fire crews catch the fury of the Witch Creek Fire from the front lines. More


One week after homeowners were forced to flee the Poomacha Fire, firefighters are taking time to feed and care for pets left behind. More


A Rancho Bernardo family returns to their home of 23 years. One daughter took these photos to capture what's left of her childhood home. More


Newschopper 7/39 surveys San Diego's heavily damaged Rancho Bernardo neighborhood. More


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Ken Kramer looks back on the the 2007 firestorms in a 30-minute special report. More


The firestorm forced a local family from their home -- then looters struck. Now, police say the crooks returned to take what was left.

Listen to raw audiotapes of calls made during the height of the firestorm.

A group of human-rights activists issues an explosive report in the wake of what they allege to be minority abuse and neglect at firestorm evacuation centers.

There's new danger in San Diego County as a result of the firestorm -- erosion.

Caught in the Witch Fire with no way out -- a freelance photographer is reunited with the fire crew that saved him from the flames, with seconds to spare.
» More North County News

Central County

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Images

Looters targeted at least two schools' computer labs during last week's firestorm, according to school officials. More

La Mesa fireman Dan Lachenbruch was able to save many a home this past week -- but not his own. More


Click here for maps that detail the progress of San Diego Firestorm 2007.

Some NBC 7/39 staffers took pictures of the time they spent in the field covering Firestorm 2007. Here are some of those images. More


Send Your Firestorm Photos - Image From Patrick Hesters
See the most recent photos of the firestorm and damaged neighborhoods sent in by viewers. More


Four firefighters arrive at UCSD for treatment of burns suffered in the Harris Fire. More

Video

Red Winds Of October
About 46 percent of all Americans breathe polluted air. Tracie Potts reports.

There's new danger in San Diego County as a result of the firestorm -- erosion.

Listen to raw audiotapes of calls made during the height of the firestorm.

A group of human-rights activists issues an explosive report in the wake of what they allege to be minority abuse and neglect at firestorm evacuation centers.

Weather forecasters are predicting another Santa Ana this weekend in San Diego County, and fire crews are preparing for any scenario.
» More Central County News

East County

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Caught in the Witch Fire with no way out -- a freelance photographer is reunited with the fire crew that saved him from the flames, with seconds to spare. More


San Diego County Indian reservations have suffered devastating damage to their communities as a result of the Poomacha Fire. More


Northern California fire crews catch the fury of the Witch Creek Fire from the front lines. More


La Mesa fireman Dan Lachenbruch was able to save many a home this past week -- but not his own. More


Flames from the fast-moving Witch Creek Fire are burning near homes in Ramona early on Monday morning. More

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Red Winds Of October
Neighbors return the favor and pitch in to help a Dulzura resident who helped them during the Cedar Fires.

Listen to raw audiotapes of calls made during the height of the firestorm.

A group of human-rights activists issues an explosive report in the wake of what they allege to be minority abuse and neglect at firestorm evacuation centers.

There's new danger in San Diego County as a result of the firestorm -- erosion.

Caught in the Witch Fire with no way out -- a freelance photographer is reunited with the fire crew that saved him from the flames, with seconds to spare.
» More East County News

South County

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A dog wounded during the Harris Fire is on the mend thanks to a benefactor from La Jolla. More


Watch time-lapse video of the Harris Fire as captured by UCSD cameras atop Lyons Peak. More


One week after homeowners were forced to flee the Poomacha Fire, firefighters are taking time to feed and care for pets left behind. More


A look at how the Harris Fire burned on Mt. Miguel Tuesday. More


The Harris fire has burned 14,000 acres and is 5% contained as of 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Here are images of what's happening near the fire.
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Viewer Images Of Fire, Smoke

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Red Winds Of October
The burned body of a man was found over the weekend near the Mexican border. More


Listen to raw audiotapes of calls made during the height of the firestorm.

A group of human-rights activists issues an explosive report in the wake of what they allege to be minority abuse and neglect at firestorm evacuation centers.

There's new danger in San Diego County as a result of the firestorm -- erosion.

Friends and loved ones are reaching out to help a family who lost much more than their home in the firestorm.
» More South County News

Disaster Assistance

The disaster assistance process for individuals is to call to apply for assistance:
FEMA Help Line -- 800-588-9822
Speech- or Hearing-Impaired -- 800-462-7585

The disaster assistance process for individuals is to call to apply for assistance:
Reverse 911 Emergency Notification System
Reverse 911 AlertSanDiego

American Red Cross
Jewish Family Service Fire Response Program is open to the entire San Diego community, regardless of race, religion or ethnicity. More


San Diego County Recovery Web Site

Animal Resources

(619) 236-4250

(619) 236-4250 More


Project Wildlife: 619-225-9202; for donations, please call 858-866-0555
Emergency Animal Rescue: 760-789-5775


Locate A Missing Pet
American Kennel Club Canine Support and Relief Fund
Iams Pet Helpline at (800) 508-9275

Local Firestorm Sponsors

Land Clearing, Excavation, Brush Grinding and Fire Breaks:
Brush-Tech 888-270-8031


Rebuilding, Remodeling, New Construction:
LZ Construction (619) 443-4044
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Local Resources

Local musicians help fire victims. Proceeds go to The San Diego Foundation’s After-The-Fires Fund 2007, helping the 1,500 families that have lost their homes during the fires.
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People with non-emergency fire-related questions should call:
Hotline: 211

Firestorm Creates Erosion Dangers
Authorities Launch Anti-Fraud Fire Task Force
Firestorm Victims Offered Free Legal Aid
County Recovery Guide
Free Legal Assistance To Wildfire Victims
Jewish Family Service Fire Program
Evacuation Tips From Consumer Bob
Insurance Tips From Consumer Bob
Fire Emergency Numbers
Firestorm 2007: How To Volunteer
List Of Destroyed, Damaged Homes

Donations

Toyota San Diego on 5910 Mission Gorge Road, is taking in food and clothing donations for the courageous fire fighters during these incredibly challenging days.
Toyota San Diego888-829-4462

Toyota San Diegoat 949-677-0184


The California Firestorm is already the biggest and most destructive fire