2 killed in Ga., 1 missing in Tenn. as storms drench Southeast, closing roads and schoolsATLANTA — At least two people died in floodwaters in Georgia and a Tennessee man was missing after swimming into an overflowing ditch on a dare as rows of thunderstorms drenched the Southeast, submerging some major highways in the Atlanta area and prompting flood warnings Monday. Southern California wildfire surrounded after burning 8 homes, 340 acres near TemeculaTEMECULA, Calif. — A Southern California wildfire that destroyed eight homes has been fully contained. Judge orders Maui man not to smoke after flicked cigarette starts blaze on restaurant roofWAILUKU, Hawaii — A Maui judge has ordered a 19-year-old man who pleaded no contest to starting a restaurant fire with a flicked cigarette to stop smoking for a year. Air crews drop water on long-burning Los Angeles-area wildfire as hot weather approachesLOS ANGELES — Air crews continued to drop water on the massive wildfire still burning in the forest north of Los Angeles Sunday, in anticipation of hot, dry winds moving into the area this week. AP Enterprise: Grant to protect homes near LA from wildfire was withdrawn 2 days before fireLOS ANGELES — Months before a wildfire burned 280 square miles at the edge of Los Angeles, a little-known group was awarded a $178,000 grant to clear flammable brush and tree limbs to protect a mountain neighborhood in the Angeles National Forest. Authorities aiming to have Southern California wildfire under control by Sunday eveningTEMECULA, Calif. — Authorities say they expect to have a Southern California wildfire that’s destroyed 12 structures and forced the evacuation of about 30 homes under control within a day. Homes evacuated as wildfire burns 12 structures, 217 acres near Temecula, Calif.TEMECULA, 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 in Riverside County 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. Bahamas police investigate possible homicide in deaths of 3 women, toddler in house fireNASSAU, Bahamas — Police in the Bahamas are investigating a fire that killed three women and a little girl. Air crews drop retardant on 24-day-old Los Angeles-area wildfire ahead of hot, dry weatherLOS ANGELES — As temperatures rise and winds pick up, air crews are again dropping flame retardant on sections of the massive wildfire that has burned for 24 days north of Los Angeles. 13-year-old charged with arson, suspected of setting 2,100-acre wildfire near Los AngelesPOMONA, 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. Marijuana plantations go up in smoke as Los Angeles regional forest burnsLOS ANGELES — The wildfire that has ravaged a national forest near Los Angeles has burned one plant species that authorities were happy to see go: marijuana, lots of it. Marijuana plantations go up in smoke as Los Angeles regional forest burns in wildfireLOS 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. Containment of massive LA fire expected to take 3 more days; firefighting has cost $83 millionLOS ANGELES — Firefighters say it will take longer to contain the massive wildfire northeast of Los Angeles because the area is expected to see higher winds and hotter temperatures. In wake of fires, California lawmakers take another crack at arson data baseWASHINGTON — The deadly fire at Angeles National Forest is renewing a push from California lawmakers for a national registry of convicted arsonists. Firefighters push to make sprinklers mandatory; builders warn cost will hurt housing marketRICHMOND, Va. — Firefighters and safety advocates say they could triumph over the “last bastion of America’s fire problem” — the family home — if officials require sprinklers in every new home. Southern Illinois woman dies after being severly burned in flash fire while undergoing surgeryST. LOUIS — A southern Illinois woman died after being severely burned in a flash fire while undergoing surgery, a rare but vexing problem in operating rooms. US attorney general gives nod for feds to seek death penalty in Cleveland fire that killed 9CLEVELAND — U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is allowing federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against a Cleveland man accused of setting a fire that killed a woman and eight children. Burglar pleads guilty to breaking into car before NYC friendly fire police shootingNEW YORK — A man has pleaded guilty to breaking into the car of an off-duty New York City police officer who was then killed in a friendly fire shooting. Cockpit voice recorder transcript shows copilot pleaded in vain for chopper to flyWASHINGTON — The copilot of a helicopter ferrying firefighters implored “Fly darlin’, fly darlin’, fly darlin’, fly darlin …’” as the chopper lost power and fell out of the air in a rugged area of Northern California last year, according to a cockpit voice recording transcript released Wednesday. Nine of 13 people aboard were killed. LA authorities name 13-year-old boy as suspect in 2,100-acre arson wildfireLOS 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. Inspector general criticizes Los Alamos firefighters’ ability to respond to nuclear lab firesALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The U.S. Department of Energy’s inspector general says Los Alamos County firefighters aren’t sufficiently trained to handle the unique fires they could face with hazardous or radioactive materials at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Major market burns in Gabon capitalLIBREVILLE, Gabon — Firefighters battled a blaze at the heart of Libreville, Gabon’s capital, as fire consumed the nation’s largest market. Huge Southern California wildfire 91 percent contained, no longer growingIRWINDALE, 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. 5 Russian soldiers die in base fire; state agency says sensitive documents may be destroyedMOSCOW — Five soldiers died Sunday in a fire at a military base in Russia and a state news agency said the blaze may have destroyed sensitive security documents. Containment date of big Southern California wildfire delayed to Sept. 19IRWINDALE, Calif. — Officials say the wildfire burning in Southern California’s Angeles National Forest won’t be fully contained until Sept. 19. 37 people killed in blaze at drug treatment clinic in southern KazakhstanTALDYKORGAN, Kazakhstan — Fire roared through a drug treatment center in Kazakhstan with a history of safety violations, killing 37 people Sunday as patients tried to escape through barred windows, officials said. 38 people killed in blaze at drug treatment clinic in southern KazakhstanALMATY, Kazakhstan — A fire at a drug treatment center in southern Kazakhstan killed 38 people early Sunday, officials said. Vice president says firefighters killed battling huge LA blaze were special breed of heroesLOS ANGELES — Two veteran firefighters who died trying to save the lives of dozens trapped in the largest wildfire in Los Angeles County history were remembered as heroes Saturday in a memorial service at a sun-dappled Dodger Stadium attended by Vice President Joe Biden and others. Calif. governor joins thousands in honoring firefighters killed fighting huge LA County blazeLOS ANGELES — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger joined thousands of firefighters from around the country in honoring two veteran firemen who died last month fighting the largest wildfire in Los Angeles County history. |
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