San Diego's Mediterranean climate and heavy chaparral have made the city and surrounding county areas vulnerable to devastating fires in recent years. Compounding the amount of damage is the increasing number of homes that are being built into canyons and on hillsides. One of the largest wildland fires in California history occurred in San Diego county in 2003. Named the Cedar fire, it burned over 280,278 acres, 2,820 buildings and killed 15 people.Large portions of entire neighborhoods burned up in the communities of Scripps Ranch, Tierrasanta, Lakeside, and the Barona Indian Reservation.
In the aftermath, it was found that outdated policies, disorganization, and poor preparation led to the delayed response of emergency personnel to fight the massive fire.
http://www.sandiego.gov/fireandems/about/cedar.shtml
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