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Sorrento Valley
Coverage of Sorrento Valley in the Nexus archive.
San Diego Fire-Rescue Departmentorganization1Cal Fire C-130Horganization1Dan Eddyperson1Jason Shanleyperson1Hilary Doneuxperson191X FMorganization1Metro Arson Strike Teamorganization1Mandell Weiss Eastgate Parkplace1Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserveplace1San Diegoplace1firefighting helicopterstopic1fire enginestopic1brush firetopic1
- Sorrento Fire could’ve been ‘completely different’ if not for aerial attack, crews said
A brush fire in San Diego's Sorrento Valley area forced evacuations and required significant ground and aerial firefighting efforts. Firefighters credited aerial attacks with preventing a more destructive outcome, containing the fire to approximately 90 acres. Over 400 personnel and seven aircraft, including a Cal Fire C-130H, were deployed to combat the blaze.
- Sorrento Valley brush fire forces evacuations in San Diego
A brush fire in Sorrento Valley has forced evacuations in San Diego. Initial firefighting efforts involved two helicopters and several engines, with additional resources requested.