Juvenile charges filed against Southern California teen suspected in arsons; details withheldSeptember 25th, 2009 Charges filed against Calif. arson suspectSAN BERNARDINO, Calif.
17,500-acre fire in Ventura County, Calif., is 85 percent containedSeptember 25th, 2009 Southern California wildfire 85 percent containedMOORPARK, Calif. — A 27-square-mile Southern California wildfire was 85 percent contained Friday as the withering Santa Ana winds that had fanned it faded away.
Investigators say teen suspected in up to 14 Southern California wildfiresSeptember 24th, 2009 Youth suspected in many Calif. arson firesSAN BERNARDINO, Calif.
Gusty winds expected around LA, pushing back containment time for massive LA-area wildfireSeptember 22nd, 2009 LA-area wildfire will take more time to containLOS ANGELES — Authorities say they expect it to take longer to contain a month-old wildfire near Los Angeles as crews brace for Santa Ana winds that could fan the smoldering blaze to life. The 251-square-mile fire in the San Gabriel Mountains is 94 percent contained.
Southern California wildfire surrounded after burning 8 homes, 340 acres near TemeculaSeptember 20th, 2009 Calif. wildfire contained after burning 8 homesTEMECULA, Calif. — A Southern California wildfire that destroyed eight homes has been fully contained.
Containment of massive LA fire expected to take 3 more days; firefighting has cost $83 millionSeptember 18th, 2009 Containment date pushed back for LA-area wildfireLOS ANGELES — Firefighters say it will take longer to contain the massive wildfire northeast of Los Angeles because the area is expected to see higher winds and hotter temperatures. The containment date has been moved from Saturday to Tuesday.
Marijuana plantations go up in smoke as Los Angeles regional forest burns in wildfireSeptember 18th, 2009 Pot goes up in smoke in wildfire above Los AngelesLOS ANGELES — The wildfire that has ravaged a national forest near Los Angeles has burned one plant species that authorities are happy to see go: marijuana. The fire destroyed an untold number of marijuana plantations in the Angeles National Forest, a growing hub for pot-growing operations in California.
LA authorities name 13-year-old boy as suspect in 2,100-acre arson wildfireSeptember 16th, 2009 LA authorities name teen as wildfire arson suspectLOS ANGELES — Authorities say they believe a 13-year-old boy set a 2,100-acre wildfire last month in the San Gabriel Mountains north of Los Angeles. Los Angeles County sheriff's Sgt.
Huge Southern California wildfire 91 percent contained, no longer growingSeptember 15th, 2009 Southern California wildfire 91 percent containedIRWINDALE, Calif. — The largest wildfire in Los Angeles County history is 91 percent contained and crews remain on track to have it surrounded by the weekend.
Containment date of big Southern California wildfire delayed to Sept. 19September 13th, 2009 Containment date of Calif. fire pushed to Sept.
LA County offers $50K reward for info on arson that caused deadly fire near LASeptember 8th, 2009 LA County offers $50K reward for info on arsonLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County has approved a $50,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the arsonist who set a massive fire that killed two firefighters. The state has already offered $100,000.
California governor announces $100,000 reward in arson-caused wildfireSeptember 4th, 2009 Cal governor announces $100,000 reward in wildfireLOS ANGELES — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever set a deadly wildfire north of Los Angeles.
US Forest Service: Arson caused giant wildfire north of LA; homicide investigation launchedSeptember 3rd, 2009 US Forest Service: Arson caused giant LA wildfireLOS ANGELES — The U.S. Forest Service says arson is the cause of the wildfire north of Los Angeles that killed two firefighters.
Fugitive relative of convicted CA arsonist who killed firefighters accused of jury tamperingAugust 19th, 2009 CA arsonist's relative accused of jury tamperingRIVERSIDE, Calif. — The brother-in-law of a Southern California man convicted of setting an arson wildfire that killed five federal firefighters has been charged with felony jury tampering.
Fire engulfs Amtrak bus, ignites new Southern California wildfireJuly 18th, 2009 Bus fire ignites new SoCal wildfireCASTAIC, Calif. — An Amtrak bus has been destroyed by fire on Interstate 5 in northwestern Los Angeles County and flames have spread to brush in the rural area.