County offers free sandbags to protect Lilac Fire burn areas

The county of San Diego opened a new center in Bonsall Friday, Dec. 15, to help all the people living in and around the areas burned by the Lilac fire by giving out free sandbags, fiber rolls and items to stabilize properties before winter rains arrive.

The center will be located at the county's Bonsall Road Station at 2370 Pala Road. The center will run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays.

In addition to the free sandbags, fiber rolls, stakes and native plant seeds, people can get brochures showing how to properly install the items so that rains don't damage properties by washing soil away.

County Department of Public Works staff will also be at the center to advise people about how to protect their properties, homes, garages, sheds and other structures. Staff will also make visits to interested parties and visually inspect their property, offering advice about how best to protect structures.