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Posts Tagged ‘ california wildfires 2009 ’
Deadly California wildfire’s western: End Under Control
LOS ANGELES – Officials say the entire western edge of the massive wildfire burning north of Los Angeles is under control, but the arson-caused blaze continues to burn unchecked to the east into the rural San Gabriel Wilderness. U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman Michelle Caldwell says the risk to homes is “significantly reduced” Saturday as...
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Forest Official: Wildfire Near Los Angeles Was Started by People
LOS ANGELES — A U.S. Forest Service official said Wednesday that people started the huge wildfire burning in the mountains north of Los Angeles. Deputy incident commander Carlton Joseph said it wasn’t known whether the fire was set accidentally or whether it was arson. Investigators are working on determining the cause. Carlton said authorities...
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California Wildfires Reached 12,000 Homes and Killed Two Firefighters
LOS ANGELES — Wildfire threatened 12,000 suburban homes and rained ash on cars as far away as downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, spreading in all directions in hot, dry conditions. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger urged those in the fire’s path to listen to authorities and get out. Authorities say flames from the wildfire are about...
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Wildfire Near Los Angeles Threatening 10,000 Homes
LOS ANGELES — A wildfire in the mountains above Los Angeles has surged in every direction, going in a single day from a modest threat to a danger to some 10,000 homes. The blaze nearly tripled in size in triple-digit heat Saturday, leaving three people burned, destroying at least three homes and forcing the...
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