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Palm Springs fire chief reviews Feb. 1 Prescott Preserve brush fire; residents press for more prevention
Summary
Fire Chief Paul Alvarado and Code Compliance Director Veronica Goodhart briefed the City Council on a Feb. 1 brush fire at the Prescott Preserve, describing a rapid mutual‑aid response, no reported injuries, and ongoing vegetation‑management work; nearby residents asked for inspections and clearer mitigation steps.
Fire Chief Paul Alvarado told the City Council on Feb. 11 that Palm Springs Fire Department crews responded to a brush fire at the Prescott Preserve on Feb. 1 at about 2:17 p.m., requested a second alarm and contained the blaze with mutual aid support. He said the fire burned vegetation in an area described as approximately 120 acres and that no civilian or firefighter injuries, nor damage to nearby structures, were reported.
"Rapid spread should be expected in warm, dry conditions," Alvarado said during his after‑action…
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