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 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.
Homes evacuated as wildfire burns in Riverside County near TemeculaSeptember 19th, 2009 Homes evacuated as wildfire burns near TemeculaTEMECULA, Calif. — Authorities say they have stopped the progress of a wildfire in Riverside County but not before it destroyed 12 structures and forced the evacuation of about 30 homes.
Homes evacuated as wildfire burns 12 structures, 217 acres near Temecula, Calif.September 19th, 2009 Homes evacuated as wildfire burns in CaliforniaTEMECULA, Calif. — Authorities say they have stopped the progress of a wildfire in Riverside County but not before it destroyed 12 structures and forced the evacuation of about 30 homes.
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.
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.
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.
Governor declares state of emergency for wildfire-threatened San Bernardino CountySeptember 1st, 2009 Fire emergency declared in San Bernardino CountyYUCAIPA, Calif. — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared a state of emergency in San Bernardino County, where two wildfires are threatening nearly 3,000 homes.
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.
Wildfire traps 5 people who refused to evacuate at Los Angeles-area ranch in canyonAugust 31st, 2009 Wildfire traps 5 people at Los Angeles-area ranchLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says five people who refused to heed wildfire evacuation orders are trapped in a canyon and it's too dangerous to rescue them. Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore says the four men and a woman refused to leave the Angeles National Forest two days ago.
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.
Home sales up in Los AngelesAugust 19th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles area saw a 22.6 percent rise in home sales in July, compared to the same month a year ago, a real estate information service has reported. The rise came as prices fell by 19.8 percent in the same period, the Los Angeles-based MDA DataQuick said.
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.
September 1st, 2009 at 2:35 pm
I think they should create a underground irrigation system that will be high pressured and only set to turn on during a disaster such as this one with the wild fires spreading. According to the history of wildfires In LA it’s always the same area and the same issues at this point we must move forward with something that will act fast during a crisis as this one, I believe if they spend over 1 billion on something that will save homes and save life’s it will go on a good standing with others. Stop the fires save a life simple as that.