Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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Friday evening at 4:31 pm the Fire Station #2 property on Winterwarm Dr. in Fallbrook had a vehicle crash onto it and create quite a bit of damage. No one was hurt, according to NCFPD PIO John Choi. A vehicle lost control, leaving the road, destroyed a generator that is used as back-up power for the fire station. It also severed a propane gas line and shut off gas to the station. Ornamental plants and bushes were taken out as well. No personnel were at the property at the... Full story
A head-on collision between a Sprinter van and a sedan on E. Mission near Via Zancas resulted in an adult male with life threatening injuries and the Sprinter van on fire. The accident was reported at 5:34 pm. Fire crews arrived quickly and were able to contain the fire to the van, according to NCFPD PIO John Choi. "The accident caused both lanes to be closed as a result of the fire and packaging the adult male for transport to Palomar Hospital. One lane has been opened but co... Full story
Early version story: The I-15 North near Stewart Canyon is completely closed as a result of police activity.. A stolen car was being pursued and the driver has reportedly exited the vehicle and is at large. Avoid the 15 North if possible.... Full story
With widespread heavy rainfall and mountain snow forecast, a flood watch will be in effect Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Travelers are advised to make sure they're weather-aware the next few days. North County Fire is offering free sandbags to residents who live in the Fallbrook/Bonsall unincorporated area. According to NCFPD John Choi, Pala Fire Station #4 is currently out of bags, but the County is making it a priori... Full story
A male suspect, Forest Estrada, was taken into custody yesterday evening after a pursuit that ended in San Marcos. He is believed to be related to several thefts that occurred in Fallbrook, according to Lt. Hernandez from the Fallbrook Sheriff Substation. "Our detectives are still following up and tying up loose ends. I believe this person was responsible for the majority of the crime spree, so hopefully things go back to normal." A gun from one of the burglaries was... Full story
UPDATE: More rain on the way; Get Free Sand Bags from NCFPDWith more potentially heavy rains expected today, North County Fire is offering free sandbags to residents who live in the Fallbrook/Bonsall unincorporated area. According to NCFPD John Choi, Pala Fire Station #4 is currently out of bags, but the County is making it a priority to deliver sand and bags hopefully today. Choi says that if people want to get bags right away, there is an available location at the Valley... Full story
There is a Flood Watch in effect from Thursday evening through Friday morning for the following areas: San Diego County Coastal Areas-San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-San Diego County Valleys-San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-San Diego County Mountains-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-Orange County Coastal Areas-Orange County Inland Areas-Including the cities of Vista, Ontario, Santee, Idyllw... Full story
Four patients were transported to local hospitals and all lanes on S. Mission near Peppertree are open after being closed on the northbound side, according to North County Fire Protection District. According to witnesses passing by the scene, a traffic collision including an Audi 6 and a BMW SUV incurred moderate damage to the front end of both vehicles. The accident was reported on S. Mission, tonight at 5:46 pm near the entrance to Pepper Tree Park. The northbound lanes... Full story
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego City Council today passed an emergency ordinance requiring all city employees to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 by Wednesday or face getting fired. The mandate will also apply to all future city employees. City contractors also must be fully vaccinated, but they have until Jan. 3 to do so. The city has not made it clear what will happen to any city employee who is only partially vaccinated by Wednesday. The council voted 8-1 to pass the mandate,... Full story
A two-vehicle accident closed all lanes north of the 76 on the Southbound side, however, one lane is now open. NCFPD crews arrived on the scene to find a two-vehicle traffic accident with one vehicle fully engulfed, which caught the second vehicle on fire. One patient has been transported to the hospital and crews are waiting for tow trucks to arrive on the scene and then they can reopen the freeway. 8 pm This is an early version story. Will report more as information becomes... Full story
In addition to a two-vehicle car accident and fire that has I-15 southbound freeway lanes closed (see related story), there were several other medical emergencies and accidents that kept NCFPD first responders busy this Thanksgiving. Despite these incidents, NCFPD PIO John Choi says they are thankful for community vigilance and that the fires were contained to vehicles. There was a solo vehicle fire that occurred at about 6 pm tonight on the I-15 northbound offramp of SR 76.... Full story
KENOSHA, Wis. - Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges Friday after pleading self-defense in the deadly Kenosha shootings that became a flashpoint in the debate over guns, vigilantism, racial injustice, and the role of law enforcement during riots. Rittenhouse, 18, began to choke up, fell to the floor and then hugged one of his attorneys upon hearing the verdict. He had been charged with homicide, attempted homicide and reckless endangering after killing two men and... Full story
Following an RV fire on Ammunition Rd, two civilian patients were transported via ambulance to UCSD hospital. One adult male was reported to have smoke inhalation and burns to his arm and one minor suffered smoke inhalation, according to North County Fire PIO John Choi. NCFPD responded to the RV fire on Ammunition Rd which spread to nearby vegetation, according to Choi. "There is two injuries reported and transported by ground to UCSD. The fire has been put out in the RV... Full story
A two-vehicle collision was blocking the right-hand lane on South Mission and Olive Hill Road. It was reported at 9:03 am this morning. A person was reportedly transported by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries. More information will be reported if it becomes available.... Full story
A driver was transported via air ambulance to Palomar Medical Center after crashing their car on S. Mission early this morning, according to NCFPD PIO John Choi. "It was a rescue traffic collision with one patient trapped with life-threatening injuries in the 1700 block of S. Mission Rd. The southbound lane of S. Mission Rd. was closed for the extrication and tow operation," said Choi. As of 5 am the roadway was open.... Full story
A "broken and blowing" natural gas line was reported at 9:10 am in the 35000 block of Brown Galloway Lane in the Horse Creek Ridge area of Fallbrook. North County Fire has crews building a perimeter with gas monitoring equipment creating an evacuation zone. NCFPD PIO Choi advises people to avoid the area. The road is closed at Horse Ranch Creek Road and Andalusian Way, according to NCFPD. According to Choi, "This is a 2 inch broken and blowing gas line. Residents are... Full story
A two-car collision had traffic backed up on East Mission this morning. It happened at about 8 am near the CAL Fire station and Ranger Road. There didn't appear to be any injuries reported. CHP reported that the roadway opened back up at 8:30 am.... Full story
More than 200 people currently have gathered at the corner of SR 76 and S. Mission Rd to protest vaccine and mask mandates and support medical freedom and choice. Four Fallbrook Sheriff deputies are on scene as well as one CHP officer. This is a breaking story. More will be reported as information becomes available.... Full story
Several houses in the neighborhood south of Fallbrook High School were evacuated by North County Firefighters Saturday morning, Oct. 9, at 8:39 am after a contractor hit a natural gas line at a residence, according to NCFPD PIO John Choi. "We have a broken and blowing gas line at 918 Buena Suerte. Several houses around the address were evacuated. Firefighters built a perimeter utilizing gas detection monitors around the incident and prepared for structure defense in the event... Full story
There is smoke visible from a vegetation fire located in Range 409 on Camp Pendleton. Smoke is visible but there is no fire threat to Fallbrook, DeLuz or Bonsall at this time, according to North County Fire Protection District.... Full story
There was a minor accident at S. Mission Rd. and Baja Mission Rd at 2:45 pm today between an 07 Chevy sedan and an 08 Honda sedan. Initially an ambulance was dispatched but the call canceled, according to NCFPD.... Full story
Larry Elder, a front-runner candidate for governor, stopped in Temecula on Friday, 9/10 to tour some businesses and talk with residents. Elder, a conservative radio talk-show host appears to be a front-runner among more than 46 candidates who are on the ballot in the event voters vote "yes" on recalling Governor Newsom. There have also been 6 or 7 people who were approved as "write-in" candidates on Sept. 3, 2021. Larry Elder has raised over $11 million. Other well-known... Full story
A vehicle fire call came in Saturday, 9/4 at 5:17 pm on the sb I-15 south of state Route 76. Two NCFPD engines were on scene and there was no extension to vegetation.... Full story
At 12:27 am Sunday morning, September 5, a fire was reported in the 2500 block of Rainbow Valley Blvd. at Everde Growers Nursery in Rainbow. "A building used for maintenance and greenhouse repairs was fully involved," said NCFPD PIO John Choi. "There were minimal water hydrants nearby, so it required 2 engines to dump and connect all their hose, a 2000 foot lay of 4" hose, to reach the water hydrant and provide a constant supply of water for the firefight." In addition to... Full story
A traffic collision happened Saturday night, Sept. 4, at about 7:45 pm at Old Stage Rd and S. Mission Rd in Fallbrook. According to what an observer told the CHP, it was a green Honda Accord vs. a White Toyota Camry. According to the CHP report there were no injuries. Blocking intersection both towed Old Stage Road was closed at S. Mission Rd. for about an hour. NCFPD was asking everyone to use an alternate route. The cause was unknown, however it was reported that one party... Full story
