Smoke Detectors Awake Family, Man Arrested for Arson
January 24 - San Bernardino County firefighters responded to an early morning residential
structure fire at the 8200 block of Alston Ave. in the City of Hesperia. Initial
reports stated there were occupants still inside the residence. Upon arrival, firefighters
found the garage fully involved in fire and quickly spreading into the attic of
the 2,500 sq. ft. home.
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Stay Warm and Safe for Winter
December - Cold weather from December through February brings the need for home
heating, and sometimes for a little extra help from a fireplace or a space heater.
Unfortunately, accidents involving fireplaces and heating equipment are a major
cause of preventable home fires. County Fire urges county residents to keep safe
while they keep warm. Following are some winter safety tips to help you stay warm
safely.
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Woman Falls into Septic Pit
November 15 - San Bernardino County Firefighters responded to a residence at about
8:50 a.m. on the 11800 block of Hardy Ave., in Adelanto, where an elderly woman
reportedly had fallen into a hole. Upon their arrival, they discovered the woman
had fallen approximately 9 feet down into an abandoned empty septic pit. She was
conscious and standing at the bottom of the pit.
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First Nationwide Test of Emergency Alert System
On Wednesday, November 9th, the San Bernardino County Fire Department and public
safety agencies from across the United States, in conjunction with the U.S. Department
of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal
Communications Commission will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency
Alert System (EAS). This nationwide test will begin at 11 a.m. Pacific Time and
last up to 3 to 3.5 minutes.
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