It’s a typical Sunday afternoon in San Diego; the sun is shining, a breeze is blowing and the fire danger is high. Unfortunately, nearby residents recognize that the canyons are teeming with illegal migrant camps and any slip-up could ignite McGonigle canyon.
San Diego is no stranger to fires, in the fall of 2007; the entire region was literally on fire. And it’s only been four years since the devastating fires could be seen from space.
The Southern California wildfires that engulfed San Diego County burned more than 500,000 acres, destroyed 1,500 homes, killed nine people, injured 85 others and sent at least 60 firefighters to the hospital.
The new brittle conditions are certainly setting up a collision course for nearby home owners and illegal migrants who inhabit the canyon preserve.
McGonigle Canyon is located just east of Del Mar and is home to multi-million dollar homes that line the idyllic canyon.
What visitors may miss if they stick to the trails are numerous mini-migrant encampments that are designed to blend into the shrubbery and bushes.
The well-camouflaged camps are littered with fire dangers — open fire pits, propane stoves/grilles, matches and cigarettes. All of these camps are home to numerous empty alcohol bottles and cans.
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Why can’t firefighters conduct canyon inspections? They inspect businesses, public buildings, etc. on a regular basis, why not the canyons?
Too much common sense for government I suppose….
What a sobering article. I did so cry for the Roach family. Our wooded buffer zones are still a menace to life and property. However lets shift blame from our farm camps to the real menace at hand.
The lack of political will to safeguard our wooded sanctuaries. The only amigo of rural communities is Ron Roberts. He cares.
This area east of Del Mar is no longer a threat..SDSO and The DA have gotten a handle on the homicide and arson threats…This fire season will end with a sigh…with thanks to Bonnie and Roberts.