Firefighters gain full control of 11-square-mile blaze in Southern California mountain areaOctober 10th, 2009 Firefighters gain full control of big Calif. blazeWRIGHTWOOD, Calif.
Evacuations lifted as weather aids fight against fire near Southern California mountain townOctober 6th, 2009 Fire evacuations lifted for Calif. mountain townWRIGHTWOOD, Calif.
Crews see mild winds as ally in battle against Calif. blaze; Ariz. fire burns 1,000 acresOctober 5th, 2009 Crews see mild winds as ally against SoCal blazeWRIGHTWOOD, Calif. — Firefighters expected mild winds and low temperatures forecast for Monday to help them make significant progress against a wildfire burning near a popular resort town in Southern California.
Cool weather helps Calif. firefighters battle blaze; Ariz. fire burns 1,000 acresOctober 5th, 2009 Cool weather helps firefighters in CaliforniaWRIGHTWOOD, Calif. — Cooling temperatures and higher humidity early Monday gave firefighters some welcome relief as they waged an ongoing assault against a wildfire that had burned to the edges of a popular resort town in the San Gabriel Mountains.
Weather aids crews fighting Southern California mountain town as winds whip up Arizona blazeOctober 5th, 2009 Weather aids defense of Calif. mountain townWRIGHTWOOD, Calif.
Firefighters make stand against wind-driven wildfire in Calif; fire in Ariz. burns 1,000 acresOctober 4th, 2009 Firefighters try to protect Calif mountain townWRIGHTWOOD, Calif. — Firefighters waged an aggressive ground and air assault Sunday against a wind-fanned wildfire that erupted in the San Gabriel Mountains and threatened a popular resort community.
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.
Lull in winds around 8,500-acre Southern California wildfire; air attack resumesSeptember 23rd, 2009 Lull in winds around 8,500-acre S. Calif. wildfireMOORPARK, Calif.
Southern California wildfire grows to 9,700 acres amid hot, dry, gusty weatherSeptember 23rd, 2009 S. Calif. fire grows to 9,700 acres amid hot windsMOORPARK, Calif. — A wildfire burning in Southern California's Ventura County has grown to 9,700 acres.
Containment date of big Southern California wildfire delayed to Sept. 19September 13th, 2009 Containment date of Calif. fire pushed to Sept.
Calif. governor joins thousands in honoring firefighters killed fighting huge LA County blazeSeptember 12th, 2009 Calif. gov hails 2 firefighters killed in LA blazeLOS ANGELES — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger joined thousands of firefighters from around the country in honoring two veteran firemen who died last month fighting the largest wildfire in Los Angeles County history.
More than 100 firefighters tackle blaze at high-rise apartment in London; residents trappedJuly 3rd, 2009 Firefighters tackle blaze at London high-riseLONDON — Firefighters are battling a blaze that has trapped about 30 people in a London high-rise. London Fire Brigade says 18 fire engines and more than 100 firefighters are at the scene of the blaze in Camberwell, south London.
Fog, less wind aid Calif firefighters as blaze at Santa Barbara declared 30 percent containedMay 9th, 2009 Calif coastal wildfire is 30 percent containedSANTA BARBARA, Calif. — After days of torrid temperatures and ferocious wind, morning fog gave some relief Saturday to firefighters battling the wildfire that has burned 80 homes and forced 30,000 people to flee.
Thousands flee raging California firesMay 8th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Thousands of people fled for their lives as an out-of-control wildfire destroyed at least 20 houses in the posh Southern California city of Santa Barbara and threatened thousands more. Strong winds that have been forecast threatened to spread the 526-hectare fire, which started late Wednesday, more than a month before summer officially begins, underscoring the growing threat facing California as climate change makes wildfires bigger and more frequent.
Firefighters fear heavy winds could keep spreading SC wildfire near popular Myrtle BeachApril 23rd, 2009 SC wildfire chars 3,000 acres near popular beachMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Firefighters fear another day of strong winds and low humidity could keep spreading a coastal wildfire that has charred thousands of acres and spread smoke over some of the busiest tourist spots in South Carolina.
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