California blaze scorches 3,500 acres near remote cabins; wildfire in Ariz. burns 1,000 acresOctober 4th, 2009 Fires char wildland in Calif., Ariz.WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. — A wind-fanned wildfire that charred some 5½ square-miles of the San Gabriel Mountains continued to rage Sunday as firefighters worked to prevent flames from advancing toward a mountain resort community.
California blaze scorches 3,500 acres near remote cabins, destroys 3 homes as residents fleeOctober 4th, 2009 Calif. forest fire grows to 3,500 acresLYTLE CREEK, Calif. — A wind-driven wildfire has burned nearly 5½ square miles in California's San Bernardino Mountains and destroyed three homes.
Wildfire burns 8,500 acres in Southern California's Ventura County, 10 percent containedSeptember 23rd, 2009 Southern California wildfire burns 8,500 acresMOORPARK, Calif. — A wind-whipped wildfire burning in the rural hills above Ventura County in Southern California has spread over 8,500 acres, or more than 13 square miles.
Wildfire burns in Southern California; no homes threatenedSeptember 22nd, 2009 Fire burns in California; no homes threatenedMOORPARK, Calif. — A wildfire is burning in Southern California, and dozens of firefighters are being called to the scene.
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.
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.
California wildfire rages, only 5 percent containedSeptember 1st, 2009 LOS ANGELES - A raging California wildfire continued to grow Tuesday, burning more than 48,000 hectares and sending an ominous plume of smoke over the Los Angeles metropolis. The Station Fire, just 25 km north of Los Angeles, was only five percent contained as of Tuesday morning.
Wildfire costs straining California firefighting budget; Schwarzenegger asks for federal helpSeptember 1st, 2009 Cost to fight wildfires adds up quickly for Calif.SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The costs to fight the wildfires raging through California are adding up quickly for the cash-strapped state.
Wildfire costs straining Calif. firefighting budget; Schwarzenegger seeks federal helpSeptember 1st, 2009 Cost to fight wildfires adds up quickly for Calif.SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The costs to fight the wildfires raging through California are adding up quickly for the cash-strapped state.
Multiple wildfires scorch California, other Western states amid hot temperatures, low humidityAugust 31st, 2009 Multiple wildfires scorch West in dry, hot weatherA look at wildfires across the U.S. West on Monday:
ARIZONA:
— Fire crews were working Monday to corral a blaze that has forced the evacuation of about 500 homes in two subdivisions nestled in the forest north of Payson, which is about 90 miles northeast of Phoenix.
California wildfire doubles in size, threatens 12,000 homesAugust 31st, 2009 LOS ANGELES - A raging California wildfire doubled in size Monday and two firefighters were killed when their vehicle tumbled down a mountain as they were fighting the region's worst blaze of the year. Some 12,000 homes are currently threatened by the fire, which could also knock out the transmitters towers for much of the television, radio and cellphones in the Los Angeles area.
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.
Gov. declares emergency in wildfire charring Sierra Nevada foothills in CaliforniaAugust 21st, 2009 Gov. declares emergency in California wildfireMARYSVILLE, Calif. — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared a state of emergency in a Northern California county after a wildfire forced the evacuation of more than 100 people and destroyed two homes.
Calif officials ID suspect in 2003 wildfire blamed for 6 deaths, almost 1,000 lost homesJune 14th, 2009 Calif authorities ID suspect in deadly 2003 blazeONTARIO, Calif. — Authorities in California have identified a suspect in a huge wildfire that destroyed almost 1,000 homes and was blamed for six deaths.
Schwarzenegger declares emergency for wildfire burning homes in Santa Barbara, Calif.May 8th, 2009 Gov. declares emergency for California wildfireSANTA BARBARA, Calif. — California Gov.
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