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3 Fires Prompt Closure Of 118 Freeway In Arleta

Fire crews Monday were working to extinguish a trio of vegetation fires burning near the 118 and 5 Freeways.

2012/09/10

A "small" brush fire quickly became immense Sunday in the Angeles National Forest. By 9 p.m. Sunday more than 3,600 acres had burned. (credit: CBS)

Williams Fire At 25 Percent Containment

The Williams Fire burning in the Angeles National Forest was at 25 percent containment Tuesday morning, the U.S. Forest Service said.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/04

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Calif. Fire-Protection Fee Ignites Anger As Bills Go Out

More than 800,000 Californians who own property in wildfire country will begin receiving bills this week for a new annual fire-protection fee, rekindling outrage among rural residents and leading to a likely lawsuit seeking to overturn the surcharge.

2012/08/12

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650-Acre Brush Fire In Castaic Now 35 Percent Contained

A brush fire that erupted in Castaic and prompted officials to close a portion of the northbound 5 Freeway for several hours was 35 percent contained.

2012/06/08

Firefighters got the upper hand of this vegetation fire Sunday in Riverside County. (credit: CBS)

Brush Fire Near Lake Mathews Now Fully Contained

A brush fire that scorched about 256 acres near Lake Mathews in Riverside County was now fully contained.

2012/05/28

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150-Acre Brush Fire In Kern County Now Fully Contained

irefighters say a brush fire that scorched more than 150 acres in Kern County is fully contained.

2012/05/12

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