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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Arson probe continues as crews try to hold eastern edge of Los Angeles wildfireSeptember 6th, 2009 Crews work to hold Calif. wildfire's eastern edgeLOS ANGELES — As firefighters on Sunday took on the still-flaring eastern flank of a giant, arson-sparked wildfire north of Los Angeles, those examining the damage in calmer areas discovered two more destroyed homes, a U.S.
Arson-caused Calif. wildfire controlled on western end, containment increases to 49 percentSeptember 5th, 2009 Containment on Calif. fire increases to 49 percentLOS ANGELES — Firefighters have increased containment of the fire north of Los Angeles to 49 percent.
Arson-caused LA wildfire creeps deeper into forest, investigators analyze cluesSeptember 5th, 2009 Deadly LA wildfire creeps deeper into forestLOS ANGELES — The ferocious wildfire burning north of Los Angeles has turned into a creeping giant, steadily chewing through thick and dry chaparral on its eastern flank. While crews report good progress, the blaze that claimed the lives of two firefighters was far from being fully contained.
Arson-caused Calif. wildfire controlled on western end, reward offered to help find arsonistSeptember 5th, 2009 Deadly Calif. wildfire's western end under controlLOS ANGELES — The entire western edge of the massive wildfire burning north of Los Angeles was under control Saturday, but the arson-caused blaze continued to move unchecked into wilderness to the east, officials said.
Arson investigators study origin of large Los Angeles-area blaze that killed 2 firefightersSeptember 4th, 2009 Wildfire's origin probed in blaze near Los AngelesLOS ANGELES — Authorities have launched a homicide investigation after determining a massive Los Angeles-area blaze that killed two firefighters was arson. Los Angeles County sheriff's officials started the investigation Thursday, five days after the two men died when their truck plunged 800 feet down a steep mountain road.
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.
Authorities say arson caused giant wildfire north of LA, launch homicide probeSeptember 3rd, 2009 Homicide probed in massive L.A.-area arson fireLOS ANGELES — Investigators launched a homicide investigation Thursday into the wildfire north of Los Angeles after determining that the gigantic blaze — which has killed two firefighters, scorched 226 square miles and destroyed dozens of homes — was set intentionally. "We believe that this was caused by someone intending to set a fire," sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore said at an afternoon briefing.
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