County offers free sandbags to protect Lilac Fire burn areas

The county of San Diego opened a new center in Bonsall Friday, Dec. 15, to help all the people living in and around the areas burned by the Lilac fire by giving out free sandbags, fiber rolls and items to stabilize properties before winter rains arrive.

The center will be located at the county's Bonsall Road Station at 2370 Pala Road. The center will run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays.

In addition to the free sandbags, fiber rolls, stakes and native plant seeds, people can get brochures showing how to properly install the items so that rains don't damag...