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After L.A. wildfire, danger of mudslides
Los Angeles - The miles of trees and other hillside vegetation scorched away by the recent wildfire here has left the towns and homes in the area vulnerable to mud and debris slides in the coming rainy season, warns a report from the US Geological Survey (USGS) released Wednesday.
Nations:U.S. Source:(Christian Science Monitor)
2009-10-08
Firefighters try to protect Calif mountain town
WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. - Firefighters launched 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.
Nations:U.S. People:Arnold Schwarzenegger Source:(AP)
2009-10-05
Stubborn LA blaze flares up, burns deep wilderness
LOS ANGELES - Fire officials tried to stay aggressive in stunting the growth of a huge wildfire north of Los Angeles, but the flames and the winds that fanned them have proved unpredictable.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2009-09-08
Crews gain on deadly Los Angeles-area wildfire
LOS ANGELES - As crews contained more than half of a deadly wildfire near Los Angeles, authorities found two more burned homes amid a trail of destruction that has already included dozens of scorched residences and the lives of two firefighters.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2009-09-07
L.A. fire shows that residents are more prepared
La Cañada, Calif. - Amid the drama generated here by airplanes, speeding fire engines, and evacuating residents, there is one underlying fact that fire experts say is worth noting and celebrating, no matter how much damage is being reported: Residents and town officials in California's increasingly populated rural-urban interface are getting much better at minimizing fire danger through more-effective laws, stricter enforcement, better education, and citizen cooperation.
Nations:U.S. Source:(Christian Science Monitor)
2009-09-07
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