County says cost of fighting May wildfires estimated at $27.9 million; private property owners lose $29.8 million

SAN DIEGO - The cost to local governments of responding to, fighting and recovering from last week’s disastrous wildfires is estimated at $27.9 million, the County of San Diego announced today, Fri., May 23. Private property owners suffered an additional estimated $29.8 million in losses.

Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Dianne Jacob said she wanted to thank Gov. Jerry Brown for moving so swiftly last week to declare a state of emergency in the County of San Diego. On behalf of the region, the County has requested additional assistance from Gov. Brown to help reimburse local agencies for the em...