Politics & Government

Live Fire Training to be Heard This Week

Loud explosions caused by the firing of high explosive munitions on the Camp Pendleton base will continue through March 30.

Camp Pendleton Marines are training with mortars this week. Depending on atmospheric conditions, the sound of the explosions may be amplified and heard up to 50 miles away.

The following is this week's training schedule:

Tuesday, Mar 27

Find out what's happening in Oceanside-Camp Pendletonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

-Mortar Live Fire: Begins at 6 a.m.

  • Firing High Explosive munitions into the Whiskey/Zulu impact areas.

Wednesday, Mar 28

Find out what's happening in Oceanside-Camp Pendletonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

-Mortar Live Fire: 6 a.m. to midnight

  • Firing High Explosive munitions into the Whiskey/Zulu impact areas.

Thursday, Mar 29

-Mortar Live Fire: 6 a.m. to midnight

  • Firing High Explosive munitions into the Whiskey/Zulu impact areas.

Friday, Mar 30

-Mortar Live Fire: 6 a.m. to midnight

  • Firing High Explosive munitions into the Whiskey/Zulu impact areas.

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