Forest Service to review why firefighters initially scaled back efforts against LA wildfireSeptember 30th, 2009 Forest Service to probe LA wildfire responseLOS ANGELES — The U.S. Forest Service is reviewing why firefighters initially scaled back efforts on a massive wildfire that eventually burned 250 square miles on the edge of Los Angeles.
Air crews drop retardant on 24-day-old Los Angeles-area wildfire ahead of hot, dry weatherSeptember 19th, 2009 Air crews drop retardant on LA-area wildfireLOS ANGELES — As temperatures rise and winds pick up, air crews are again dropping flame retardant on sections of the massive wildfire that has burned for 24 days north of Los Angeles. U.S. Forest Spokesman Stanley Bercovitz says the decision was made Saturday to take preventative measures against smoldering areas near Mount Wilson in the Angeles National Forest.
13-year-old charged with arson, suspected of setting 2,100-acre wildfire near Los AngelesSeptember 18th, 2009 Teen charged with setting 2,100-acre LA wildfirePOMONA, Calif. — Los Angeles County authorities have filed arson charges against a 13-year-old boy they believe started a 2,100-acre wildfire last month.
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.
Firefighters contain 60 percent of wildfire north of Los AngelesSeptember 8th, 2009 Firefighters contain 60 percent of LA-area fireLOS ANGELES — Fire officials were watching for gusty winds Tuesday as they planned to set preventive backfires to burn out brush that has fueled a giant wildfire north of Los Angeles. Winds caused a flare-up Monday, forcing officials to postpone plans to set the backfires to create a buffer south of the ferocious fire to protect the foothill neighborhoods of the San Gabriel Valley.
Firefighters hold informal memorial for 2 fallen comrades in LA wildfireSeptember 4th, 2009 Firefighters remember fallen comrades in wildfireLOS ANGELES — Hundreds of firefighters have gathered for an informal memorial for two of their comrades killed in the large fire burning north of Los Angeles. With heads bowed, the firefighters listened solemnly Friday at the fire's command center as commanders and others recalled the lives of Capt.
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.
Wildfire destroys total of 53 homes in Los Angeles County, thousands more threatenedSeptember 1st, 2009 Wildfire destroys 53 homes in LA CountyLOS ANGELES — Fire officials say a deadly wildfire that has blackened a wide swath of tinder-dry forest around Los Angeles has destroyed a total of 53 homes and threatens thousands more. The fire has scorched 164 square miles of brush since it broke out last Wednesday.
Wildlife Waystation north of Los Angeles being evacuated because of wildfireSeptember 1st, 2009 Wildlife Waystation being evacuated in LA firesLOS ANGELES — Workers on Monday continued to evacuate the Wildlife Waystation, a home for numerous exotic animals, as a gigantic wildfire advanced in the wilderness north of Los Angeles. The Waystation holds about 400 animals, including lions, tiger, leopards, mountain lions, wolves, bears and even more exotic animals such as ostriches.
2 chimps evacuating from wildfire recaptured after escaping from temporary shelter at LA zooSeptember 1st, 2009 Chimps evacuating from LA fire tried to escapeLOS ANGELES — Two chimpanzees that were evacuated from an animal sanctuary threatened by wildfire have been recaptured after they escaped from their crates while being unloaded at the Los Angeles Zoo. Zoo spokesman Jason Jacobs says the female chimps fled Tuesday afternoon, prompting zoo visitors to evacuate.
Forest Service: Calif. wildfire destroys 21 homes northeast of Los Angeles, threatens 12,000August 31st, 2009 Calif. wildfire burns 21 homes northeast of LALOS ANGELES — The U.S. Forest Service says a massive wildfire northeast of Los Angeles has now burned 21 homes.
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.
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