2 chimps evacuating from wildfire recaptured after escaping from temporary shelter at LA zooLOS ANGELES — Two chimpanzees that were evacuated from an animal sanctuary threatened by wildfire have been recaptured after they escaped from their crates while being unloaded at the Los Angeles Zoo. Wildfire costs straining Calif. firefighting budget; Schwarzenegger seeks federal helpSACRAMENTO, Calif. — The costs to fight the wildfires raging through California are adding up quickly for the cash-strapped state. Fire near Los Angeles grows in dry triple-digit heat; evacuees find ashes where homes stoodLOS ANGELES — Southern California’s largest wildfire continued to grow overnight and now has burned more than 190 square miles in the Angeles National Forest northeast of Los Angeles. Wildfire costs straining California firefighting budget; Schwarzenegger asks for federal helpSACRAMENTO, Calif. — The costs to fight the wildfires raging through California are adding up quickly for the cash-strapped state. Fire boss sees improved outlook for vast fire near Los Angeles threatening thousands of homesLOS ANGELES — Firefighters set backfires and removed brush with bulldozers across a huge swath of Southern California forest on Tuesday to try to contain a 190-square-mile wildfire that has destroyed 53 homes and threatened thousands more in foothill suburbs. Social media, text messaging could help families communicate in disasters, safety group saysWASHINGTON — Text messaging, Twitter and social networking Web sites could help families stay in touch in the wake of a disaster, a national safety group said Tuesday. Some Californians return to rubble even as wildfires threaten thousands of homes, TV towersLOS ANGELES — Residents began to return to the ashes of their homes and ponder what’s next as fires across California fanned out, destroying 53 homes and threatening 12,000 others. Lack of wind has kept the flames from driving into the hearts of the dense suburbs northeast of Los Angeles. Mexico struggles to evacuate thousands as fierce Hurricane Jimena nears Los Cabos resortsLOS CABOS, Mexico — Heavy winds, battering waves and intense rain pummeled residents and tourists in this vacation resort as Hurricane Jimena, one of the largest hurricanes this year, raked the coast late Tuesday. Fire near Los Angeles grows overnight as evacuees find ashes where homes once stoodLOS ANGELES — A relentless Southern California wildfire raged Tuesday with 53 homes up in smoke, thousands more threatened and new rounds of evacuations as towering flames crackled close to foothill neighborhoods in the path of the blaze. Deadly wildfire surges closer to Los Angeles, threatens thousands of homesLOS ANGELES — A deadly wildfire destroyed more than four dozen homes as it blackened a wide swath of tinder-dry Southern California forest, forced thousands of residents to flee and burned dangerously close Monday to a vital mountaintop broadcasting complex. Wildfire forces Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal to evacuate La Canada Flintridge homeLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal and his wife have been forced to evacuate their home in an area of La Canada Flintridge threatened by the massive Station Fire. Wildlife Waystation north of Los Angeles being evacuated because of wildfireLOS ANGELES — Workers on Monday continued to evacuate the Wildlife Waystation, a home for numerous exotic animals, as a gigantic wildfire advanced in the wilderness north of Los Angeles. New fire erupts in Southern California, threatens several homes, prompts evacuationsYUCAIPA, Calif. — A small fire has erupted in San Bernardino County in Southern California, threatening six homes and burning about five miles from a 1,000-acre fire. Wildfire traps 5 people who refused to evacuate at Los Angeles-area ranch in canyonLOS 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. LA-area wildfire grows to 164 square miles of brush, timber; 12,000 homes still threatenedLOS ANGELES — A wildfire northeast of Los Angeles has spread to 164 square miles of brush and timber and it continues to grow. Wildfire surges closer to Los Angeles, threatens thousands of homes, vital broadcasting centerLOS ANGELES — A deadly wildfire destroyed more than four dozen homes as it blackened a wide swath of tinder-dry Southern California forest, forced thousands of residents to flee and burned dangerously close Monday to a vital mountaintop broadcasting complex. Insurers begin to assist victims of California wildfires, total damages unknownCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Insurance companies said Monday it was too soon to determine how much they would have to pay for claims from wildfires that have already burned more than 80 homes in California and threatened thousands more. 3 critically burned by massive Los Angeles-area forest fire that threatens 12,000 homesLOS ANGELES — Fire officials say a massive wildfire that cost two firefighters their lives also critically burned three people in the foothills northeast of Los Angeles. Gov. Schwarzenegger declares emergencies in 4 California counties as fires threaten thousandsLOS ANGELES — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared a state of emergency for four California counties as wildfires burn throughout the state. Multiple wildfires scorch California, other Western states amid hot temperatures, low humidityA look at wildfires across the U.S. West on Monday: San Bernardino County wildfire threatens 2,000 homes; LA-area blaze doubles in size overnightLOS ANGELES — The U.S. Forest Service says a wildfire has forced evacuations and is threatening 2,000 homes in a scenic farm area of San Bernardino County. Massive Los Angeles-area wildfire doubles in size to 134 square miles; 12,000 homes threatenedLOS ANGELES — A massive fire in the Angeles National Forest nearly doubled in size overnight, threatening 12,000 homes Monday in a 20-mile-long swath of flame and smoke and surging toward a mountaintop broadcasting complex and historic observatory. Massive wildfire threatens over 12,000 LA-area homes; 18 homes burned, 2 firefighters deadLOS ANGELES — Firefighters tried Monday to hold back a massive wildfire from consuming thousands of Los Angeles-area homes and a crucial communications center as they mourned two firefighters killed when their vehicle rolled down a mountain. Firefighters forced to mourn 2 of their own as they battle massive LA-area blaze without restLOS ANGELES — Firefighters tried to hold back a massive wildfire from consuming thousands of homes and an essential communications center in Los Angeles County as they mourned two of their own who were killed when their vehicle was overrun by fast-moving flames and rolled down a mountain side. 2 firefighters killed in vehicle accident as LA County blaze threatens thousands of homesLOS ANGELES — 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. 2 Firefighters killed fighting Los Angeles County blaze that threatens thousands of homesLOS ANGELES — Firefighters tried to hold back a massive wildfire from consuming thousands of homes and a communications center in Los Angeles County on Monday as they mourned two firefighters killed when their vehicle rolled down a mountain side. 2 firefighters killed while battling LA wildfire
Gov. Schwarzenegger urges residents near Southern California wildfire to evacuate if orderedLOS ANGELES — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is urging residents who live near the massive Los Angeles-area wildfire to listen to authorities and evacuate if ordered. Wildfire near Los Angeles moves north and grows out of control, threatening thousands of homesLOS ANGELES — Wildfire threatened 12,000 suburban homes and rained ash on cars as far away as downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, spreading in all directions in hot, dry conditions. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger urged those in the fire’s path to listen to authorities and get out. 150 residents evacuate New Harmony as wildfire grows in southwestern UtahNEW HARMONY, Utah — About 275 more homes were evacuated Sunday as a wildfire that already destroyed three houses and blackened more than 12 square miles continued to threaten this rural southwestern Utah town. |
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LOS ANGELES — Officials say two firefighters have been killed when their vehicle rolled off a mountainside as they battled a massive wildfire in northern Los Angeles County.
