Incident Information and News Releases

13th Fire

November 13, 2023
On November 13, 2023 at approximately 1:17 p.m., the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received reports of a tree fire in the area of South Orange Street and West 13th Ave. Upon arrival of the first units, it was quickly determined that . . . read more
 

Lincoln Fire

November 7, 2023
On November 7, 2023 at approximately 1:19 a.m., the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received reports of a residential structure fire located at 1666 East Lincoln Ave. EPD arrived on scene quickly, confirmed a fully involved garage . . . read more
 

Grand Fire

August 7, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact Battalion Chief Tyler Batson (760)522-0516 On August 7, 2023 at approximately 3:51 p.m., the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received reports of a multi-residential structure fire located at 2121 E . . . read more
 

Olivia Fire

July 9, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact Battalion Chief Britt Matthews (760) 760-7432 At approximately 4:36 PM, the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received reports of smoke in the garage of a residence in the area of Vermont Avenue and . . . read more
 

Alexander Fire

June 15, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact Battalion Chief Tyler Batson (760)522-0516 On June 15, 2023 at approximately 2:29 a.m., the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received reports of a residential structure fire with victims trapped . . . read more
 

Wildflower Fire

May 28,2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact Battalion Chief Britt Matthews (760) 560-7432 On Sunday May 28, 2023 at approximately 1:17 PM, The Escondido Police and Fire Communications Center received reports of a structure fire on Wildflower Place. A full . . . read more
 

City of Escondido Fire Chief Announces Retirement

April 10, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Thorne DATE: April 10, 2023 PHONE: 760-839-4507 Escondido, CA – After leading the Escondido Fire Department for six years and a cumulative 33-year career in Fire Service, Escondido Fire Chief Rick . . . read more
 

Oak Fire

April 3, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact Battalion Chief Tyler Batson (760)522-0516 On April 3, 2023 at approximately 8:17 a.m., the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received reports of a residential structure fire located at 1380 Oak Hill . . . read more
 

Sheridan Fire

March 18, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact Battalion Chief Jeff Sargis (760) 705-7122 On March 18, 2023, at approximately 5:54 a.m., the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received a report of a possible fire in the area of the 1700 block . . . read more
 

2023 Fill the Boot Fund Drive for the Burn Institute

March 15, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Tyler Wolf PHONE: 760-224-1498 Escondido Firefighters Help Collect Donations for the San Diego County Burn Institute “Fill the Boot” Fund Drive Escondido, CA – The annual San Diego Burn . . . read more