The document discusses wildfires that occurred in San Diego County in October 2006. It provides details on the causes of the fires such as drought, hot weather, strong winds and some human factors like damaged power lines, arson and accidental fires from matches. It lists several major fires, including the Witch Creek Fire that destroyed over 1,000 homes and burned nearly 198,000 acres. The document concludes with recommendations to change fire suppression policies, alter community design in high risk wildfire areas, and increase education to prevent human-caused fires.

1. San Diego Wildfires Meghan Caldwell, Christa Cardish, Krista Malewicz and Franchel Mendoza

7. 77 outbuildings 100% 21 firefighters 143 homes 50,176 acres (203.06 km²) October 23 at 3:13 a.m. Poomacha (Palomar Mountain/Valley Center) 21 civilians 253 structures damaged 34 firefighters 252 outbuildings 100% 5 deaths 206 homes 90,440 acres (366 km²) October 21 at 9:30 a.m. Harris 25 outbuildings damaged 70 homes damaged 2 civilians 239 vehicles 39 firefighters 414 outbuildings 100% 2 deaths 1040 homes 197,990 acres (801 km²) October 21 at 11:00 a.m. Witch (Creek) Containment Injuries Structures destroyed Area burned Date / time started Fire name San Diego County

8. 100% 100 acres (0.40 km²) 23-Oct Wilcox 100% on Oct. 22 2 outbuildings 250 acres (1.01 km²) October 22 at 1:50 a.m. Coronado Hills 1 outbuilding 100% 1 residence 300 acres (1.21 km²) 21-Oct McCoy 40 outbuildings 2 commercial properties 100% 5 firefighters 206 homes 9,000 acres (36.4 km²) October 22 at 4:16 a.m. Rice 100% 6 firefighters 21,084 acres (85.32 km²) 24-Oct Horno/Ammo Containment Injuries Structures destroyed Area burned Date / time started Fire name San Diego County