2 firefighters killed while fighting a California wildfire
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Two Los Angeles County firefighters were killed Sunday when their vehicle rolled down a mountain side amid the intense flames of a wildfire that threatened 12,000 homes. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger urged those in the fire's path to get out as the blazes rained ash on cars as far away as downtown Los Angeles, spreading in all directions in dry conditions.Firefighters fixed their attention on the blaze's fast-moving eastern side where flames lapped at the foot of the vital communications and astronomy center of Mount Wilson, and on the northwestern front, where the two firefighters were killed on Mount Gleason near the city of Acton.
"We ask for your understanding, for your patience as we move through this difficult time, and please, prayers for the families of our two brothers that we lost," county Deputy Fire Chief Mike Bryant said through tears at a Sunday night press conference.
Bryant said the men's families have been notified. He did not release their identities or give a cause for the crash, and officials at the press conference would take no questions on the deaths.
Television helicopter video on Sunday night showed an upside-down vehicle on the mountain side.
"Our hearts are heavy as we are tragically reminded of the sacrifices our firefighters and their families make daily to keep us safe," Schwarzenegger said in a statement.
The blaze was only about 5 percent contained and had scorched 66 square miles in the Angeles National Forest. Mandatory evacuations were in effect for neighborhoods in Glendale, Pasadena and other cities and towns north of Los Angeles. Officials said air quality in parts of the foothills bordered on hazardous.
The fire, which broke out Wednesday afternoon, was the largest of many burning around California, including a new blaze in Placer County northeast of Sacramento that destroyed several homes and businesses...
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remanns
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Firefighters are heroic.
- 3 years ago
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remanns
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remanns
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It may have to do with folks jealously protecting their property values as well. Remember what a burn line does to the view. Cant have that!
- 3 years ago
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remanns
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J_Jammer [removed]
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remanns:
One cannot have a water line on their home. Guess that's why those smart citizens of New Orleans stuck it out....and wasted time and efforts to save real victims to get them out of the homes they were told to leave in the first place.
It's selfish and crass and so wrong to not leave when told. You put the risk of other people's lives when you do that. You're not protecting jack but your own self interest.
- 3 years ago
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J_Jammer [removed]
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J_Jammer [removed]
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This is a shame. The crazy environmentalist and the go green people ruin that state with their dogooder ideas.
Texas is the state that has the least amount of wildfires. Why? Because they have controlled burns.
California does not. WHY? Because of the crazy environmentalist and the go green people trying to protect the animals who are five billion times smarter than the idiots that are stying in their homes.
Burn an area and you won't find dead animals....if any...because why? THEY LEAVE. Oh a fire? I think I'll go somewhere else to build my home. They leave. So the FEAR that people claim so readily is a right only trait....is the left's way of keeping California in constant burning state.
- 3 years ago
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donnyin3d
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When will California ever do something about this? Every year,same story,different casualty numbers. Clear some brush!Do something besides making evacuation plans!
- 3 years ago
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Sashums
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Blessed be their souls, my prayers got for them and their families
- 3 years ago
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Sashums
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Ish05
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A true hero has fallen. It's a sad day for all.
- 3 years ago
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Ish05
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mckcall
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shame.....
- 3 years ago
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mckcall
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mckcall
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not every fighter wins the fight..............................
- 3 years ago
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mckcall
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Maeveeo
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Earthquakes ,,,,,,Fires ,,,,,,,Pollution,,,,,,Hollywood ,,,,,,
I guess thats why people with nice homes still live there ! - 3 years ago
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Maeveeo
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bailey78
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Maeveeo:
I don't know man I would get the hell out of a place where things fell apart all the time.
- 3 years ago
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bailey78
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bailey78
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It makes me sad to see someone die doing a public service.
- 3 years ago
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bailey78
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iamaman
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its sad how the wealthy enclaves have been protected while most of the lost houses occurred in this area.
- 3 years ago
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CalgarC
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whoa thats crazy. i hope the fire goes out soon :D
- 3 years ago
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CalgarC
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yesindeed
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CalgarC:
I heard it won't be contained til Sept 8th :(
- 3 years ago
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yesindeed
