El Monte Valley -
Just after 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 4, 2016,
Heartland Fire Communications received numerous reports of a fire on the northeast end of the El Monte Valley in Lakeside. Because of the remote nature of area, the initial report was for a vegetation fire. While enroute the incident, Lakeside Division 4105 (Molloy) was updated with additional information suggesting a probable structure fire. Chief Molloy added additional units to the response and arrived on scene reporting a large outbuilding well-involved with fire extending to the surrounding vegetation. Lakeside Engine 3 (
Lake Jennings) arrived and quickly stretched a handline to attack the fire. Engines 2 (
River Park) and 26 (
Blossom Valley) also arrived and assisted.
In this area of the fire district there is no municipal water system (and therefore, no fire hydrants). In order to ensure an adequate water supply for firefighting operations, the district water tender (WT7251) is automatically dispatched as part of any fire response in this area. The total amount of water delivered to the scene with the initial response to this fire exceeded 3000 gallons.
The fire was quickly knocked down and extension was limited to a small area of vegetation. Additional responding resources included: E4, Br4 (Santee); Division 4103, Chief 4101, M3 (Lakeside). Also assisting were several San Diego Sheriff Deputies. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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| Smoke was visible from a distance. |
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| Lakeside Fire Captain Chris Downing directs the fire attack. |
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| Probationary Firefighter-Paramedic Ernie Flint on the nozzle. |
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| Lakeside Captain Wes Barnes helps with overhaul. |
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| Lakeside Fire Engineers Lance Buford (r) and Jamie Hazlewood put together the water supply plan. |
Post and Photos By: Captain Scott Culkin, Lakeside Fire District
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