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Posted inNews, Public Safety, San Diego County Government, San Diego Fires, Wildfires

Where There’s Fire, There’s a Hazy Set of Prevention Rules

The crew that caused the Bernardo Fire was working in high-risk conditions at a time when residents had been warned that even weed-whackers could ignite a blaze. But limiting the use of outdoor equipment to certain hours is only a recommendation, it’s not enforced by anyone and there are no meaningful penalties for failing to comply.