Safe animal evacuation drill at Del Mar Fairgrounds

Posted: Updated:

Video Report By Jeff Zevely, Reporter - bio | email

DEL MAR (CBS 8) - Cal Fire and first responders from across the state are involved in a major training session Tuesday to practice moving animals safely out of emergency situations.

In this News 8 video story, Jeff Zevely has more details.

<div style="font-size: 22px; padding: 0px; width: 415px;">LOCAL NEWS <a style="font-size: 12px; padding-left: 145px;" href="/Global/category.asp?C=154671">more local news »</a></div>Local NewsMore>>
Water quality receives high marks headed into summer
Water quality receives high marks headed into summer
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 9:58 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:58:11 GMT
This holiday weekend marks the unofficial start of summer and San Diego beaches will be packed for the Memorial Day holiday.
This holiday weekend marks the unofficial start of summer and San Diego beaches will be packed for the Memorial Day holiday.
Driver accidentally backs car into South Bay pet shop
Driver accidentally backs car into South Bay pet shop
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 9:49 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:49:25 GMT
The owners of a local business are picking up the pieces, after a woman smashes into their Chula Vista pet shop overnight.
The owners of a local business are picking up the pieces, after a woman smashes into their Chula Vista pet shop overnight.
Driver jumps median and slams into oncoming traffic
Driver jumps median and slams into oncoming traffic
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 9:41 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:41:03 GMT
A man visiting San Diego from overseas was killed after driving into oncoming traffic on a busy Encinitas road on Thursday night.
A man visiting San Diego from overseas was killed after driving into oncoming traffic on a busy Encinitas road on Thursday night.
Freeway shooter convicted on four counts
Freeway shooter convicted on four counts
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 2:34 AM EDT2013-05-24 06:34:08 GMT
A man who opened fire on vehicles on State Route 163 during the morning commute more than two years ago, was convicted Thursday of four counts.
A man who opened fire on vehicles on State Route 163 during the morning commute more than two years ago, wounding a college student and damaging the car of another motorist, was convicted Thursday of four counts.
Man punches victim's car in road rage incident
Man punches victim's car in road rage incident
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 9:05 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:05:52 GMT
A man is facing vandalism and road rage charges after punching another driver's car in Serra Mesa Thursday afternoon.
A man is facing vandalism and road rage charges after punching another driver's car in Serra Mesa Thursday afternoon.
Homegrown relief drive: Help is on the way
Homegrown relief drive: Help is on the way
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 8:59 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:59:06 GMT
Help is on the way for victims of the deadly tornado in Oklahoma. A group of local military wives organized a relief effort, collecting hundreds of boxes of donations.
Help is on the way for victims of the deadly tornado in Oklahoma. A group of local military wives organized a relief effort, collecting hundreds of boxes of donations.
Innocent woman hit by driver during police chase
Innocent woman hit by driver during police chase
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 8:45 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:45:48 GMT
A stolen vehicle crashed off a Mountain View-area street during a police chase Thursday and struck a pedestrian, leaving the person with two broken legs and the driver under arrest, authorities reported.
A stolen vehicle crashed off a Mountain View-area street during a police chase Thursday and struck a pedestrian, leaving the person with two broken legs and the driver under arrest, authorities reported.
Space conference focuses on San Diego and beyond
Space conference focuses on San Diego and beyond
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 8:05 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:05:37 GMT
The future of space exploration is taking center stage at the National Space Society's Annual Conference, which is taking place in San Diego.
The future of space exploration is taking center stage at the National Space Society's Annual Conference, which is taking place in San Diego.
Car thieves ditch vehicle in North Park after chase
Car thieves ditch vehicle in North Park after chase
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 7:23 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:23:53 GMT
Two suspects are still on the run after a dangerous chase in a stolen car.
Two suspects are still on the run after a dangerous chase in a stolen car.
Barona Fire Department holds wildfire-preparedness exercises
Barona Fire Department holds wildfire-preparedness exercises
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 3:39 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:39:57 GMT
The Barona Fire Department and several other emergency agencies are holding three days of wildfire-preparedness exercises.
The Barona Fire Department and several other emergency agencies are holding three days of wildfire-preparedness exercises.

Safe animal evacuation drill at Del Mar Fairgrounds - San Diego, California News Station - KFMB Channel 8 - cbs8.com

Safe animal evacuation drill at Del Mar Fairgrounds

<div style="font-size: 22px; padding: 0px; width: 415px;">LOCAL NEWS <a style="font-size: 12px; padding-left: 145px;" href="/Global/category.asp?C=154671">more local news »</a></div>Local NewsMore>>