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Santa Ana winds die down; California wildfire 85 percent contained
September 26, 2009 8:34 AM
A 27-square-mile Southern California wildfire is 85 percent contained. The Santa Ana winds that fanned it have faded away. The 17,500-acre blaze is burning between the cities of Moorpark and Fillmore in Ventura County. Firefighters hope to have it fully surrounded sometime Sunday. No homes have been lost. The fire... more » -
Hot, windy weather stokes Southern California blaze
September 24, 2009 10:14 AM
A major air assault is planned this morning in Southern California where a wildfire has chewed through more than 25 square miles of bone dry brush, threatening hundreds of homes. A multimillion dollar agriculture industry and valuable oil production fields are also at risk. Firefighters are focused today on the... more » -
LA-area wildfire will take more time to contain
September 22, 2009 1:50 PM
Authorities say they expect it to take longer to contain a month-old wildfire near Los Angeles as crews brace for Santa Ana winds that could fan the smoldering blaze to life. The 251-square-mile fire in the San Gabriel Mountains is 94 percent contained. Full containment was predicted by Tuesday evening,... more »
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