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Temecula Fire Chief says city remained protected while crews supported LA-area fires; council questions causes and responder safety
Summary
Fire Chief Crater briefed the council on mutual‑aid deployments to Los Angeles‑area fires, reassured residents that Temecula remained covered, and detailed engine and personnel deployments; the council asked about causes and respiratory protection for firefighters.
Temecula Fire Chief Crater told the City Council on Jan. 14 that Temecula firefighters were deployed to several major fires in Los Angeles and surrounding areas while local coverage was maintained through mutual‑aid agreements.
Crater reported that the Temecula Fire Department handled 10,576 calls in the city last year and performed 11,844 fire‑prevention inspections and plan checks. He said Temecula crews were sent to support the Eaton and Palisades fires: "We sent 25 engines to the Eaton fire…" he said, adding that Temecula engine 73 and other…
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