County Officials Tout Wildfire Response, Urge Residents to Prepare

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - County leaders presented plans today for a quick response to wildfires and discussed recent investments in wildfire prevention.

During a press conference at Gillespie Field in which they residents were urged to take steps to protect their homes, Supervisors Joel Anderson and

Nathan Fletcher were joined by representatives from Cal Fire, the county Fire Protection District, San Diego Sheriff's Department and San Diego Fire-Rescue.

``We are ready to respond to wildfires,'' said Fletcher, Board of Supervisors chairman and county Fire Protection District president. ``Our

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