Cal Fire SD

In the first update since 2011, the county has seen a 26% increase in acres deemed to be in a very high hazard zone, reports NBC 7’s Shelby Bremer.

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to get rid of red tape that he said slows down wildfire prevention efforts. NBC7’s Adonis Albright spoke to one homeowner, who knows first-hand how important these efforts are.

As summer inches closer, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to expedite wildfire prevention projects statewide.

In addition to brush fires, San Diego firefighters have to respond to smaller house fires and hundreds of emergency calls a day. NBC 7’s Omari Fleming wanted to find out if they have the resources they need, so he took a look at the budget plan to see what the numbers say.