SAN MIGUEL FIRE EXPO CANCELLED DUE TO LABOR DISPUTE

October 2011 Articles

October 14, 2011 (San Diego's East County) -- The San Miguel Fire District's Fire Expo has been cancelled due to a labor dispute, district spokesman Leonard Villareal informed ECM this morning. The event was set for tomorrow at the Rancho San Diego Towne Center.

The District has issued the following statement:

With deep regret the San Miguel Fire District (the District) must cancel the San Miguel “Safe and Sound” Fire Expo set for Saturday October 15, 2011.

As the result of a labor dispute, Firefighters have withdrawn their off duty support of this community event.

The District remains grateful for all of the community support, in the planning of the event and deeply apologizes for this unfortunate development. Please keep in mind the fire threat to the community is still very real. Please continue to learn more on prevention and preparedness by visiting our website at www.smgfire.org.

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