San Diego Fire meets with residents impacted by Montezuma Fire [Video]

SAN DIEGO — San Diegans impacted by last month’s Montezuma fire had a chance to question, and also congratulate the firefighters who helped bring it under control.

Dozens  of residents from Talmadge, the College Area and surrounding communities, all impacted by the Montezuma Fire on October 31, came together for a special forum with San Diego Fire-Rescue.

Weeks after the fire forced hundreds of residents to evacuate their homes , many of those residents still have concerns over how that fire started, and how to protect themselves against future fires.

At Thursday’s gathering, residents gave a standing ovation to the firefighters who helped battle and contain the Montezuma fire so quickly.

In the end, about 40 acres were burned and six homes damaged, one beyond repair, belonging to 90-year-old Elaine Boland, who was honored at …