Sunday, August 08, 2010

UPDATE ON SANTA CLARITA FIRE: Arson suspected. Arrests made. Fire under control.

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By Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
August 8, 2010
6:20 p.m.

Santa Clarita, CA

Here is another update from the LA County Fire Department regarding the blaze up in Santa Clarita this afternoon, and it is good news.

  • Location are the hillsides abover Copper Hill Drive and Haskell Canyon Road
  • More than 40 acres have burned.
  • Fire in Under Control
  • 50 % Containment at this time
  • Arson is suspected, and two juveniles have been arrested
  • One adult male and another juvenile was arrested for interfering with firefighter operations.
  • 195 firefighters were called in to battle the fire.
  • Four-water dropping helicopters are making runs over the fire.
  • Hot weather and winds of up to 5 to 10 mph. are the current conditions
  • Two minor injuries have been reported.
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2 comments:

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