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Firefighters found two people dead inside a second-floor room.
San Diego County Sheriff's, Cal Fire San Diego, and Rincon Fire Department joined the North County Firefighters to go over emergency plans.
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Detectives served eight search warrants during the investigation, leading to seven arrests and the seizure of $35,477, police said.
The suspect remains under police supervision while receiving medical care, police said.
Robert Koester was sentenced by a Vista judge in 2019 to 25 years in state prison.
"We are committed to ensuring all members of our community, especially students, feel safe and respected."
Deputies also found illegal substances and a large amount of cash, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
Dylan Harn, 33, was arrested on suspicion of theft and narcotics-related charges.
Traffic on southbound Interstate 5 was heavily congested from state Route 78 to Cannon Road, according to the CHP.
The suspect remains at large.
Andrew David Shaw, 46, was found guilty by a Vista jury last week for causing the Oct. 22, 2023, crash that killed Aurora Rodriguez Urrea.
Witnesses said the suspect was last seen heading north toward Mission Avenue in San Marcos.
The driver fled on foot after the crash.
The driver of the minivan remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, officials said.
Felix Blanco, 22, was arrested and booked into the Vista Detention Facility on suspicion of seven counts of assault, police said.
The California DOJ's Special Prosecutions Section is handling the case.
The pursuit went throughout much of the county and lasted for about 47 minutes, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
The 23-year-old motorcyclist was found unresponsive in the westbound lane of Montiel Road in San Marcos, officials said.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The fatal crash happened in the San Elijo community of San Marcos, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Deputies and paramedics provided life-saving measures, but the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, Sgt. Jeremy Collis said.
During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.