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Power Lines A Growing Concern As 3000-Acre Kern County Fire Burns Into The Night

A fast-moving brush fire has forced evacuations at a Kern County high school, authorities said Wednesday.

2013/05/15

Smoke from a vegetation fire in Fontana could be seen from the eastbound 210 Freeway near Sierra Ave. and Lytle Creek. (credit: Tom Wait)

Fontana Fire Shuts Down Traffic On I-15

Firefighters were battling a vegetation fire near the 15 Freeway in San Bernardino County, officials said Monday.

2013/05/13

At Least 1 Home Destroyed, Evacuations Ordered In Nearly 3,000-Acre Summit Fire

A fast-moving, wind-driven brush fire Wednesday destroyed at least one home and prompted evacuations in Banning.

2013/05/01

Brush Fire Burns Near Homes In Cahuenga Pass

At least one home was threatened by the brush fire burning in the Cahuenga Pass near Universal City.

2013/02/28

Good Samaritan Rescues Elderly Man, Woman As Fire Engulfs Brentwood Home

A neighbor rescued an elderly man and woman from a burning home in Brentwood Monday.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/11/12

Lanes Closed After Brush Fire Along 134 Freeway In Eagle Rock

At one point, flames had spread up the hillside above the westbound 134 Freeway before firefighters doused the fire shortly before noon.

2012/10/30

Crews Douse Brush Fire In Santa Clarita

Firefighters on Thursday made short work of a small brush fire in the Saugus area of Santa Clarita.

2012/10/25

Grass Fire Prompts Closure Of Woodley Avenue Near 405 Freeway

A grass fire possibly sparked by a “radio-control model aircraft” broke out Monday in the Sepulveda Dam flood control basin in Van Nuys.

2012/07/16

The historic Station Fire of 2009 burned through more than 250 square miles of land north of Los Angeles, proving to be the biggest and most deadly in a series of wildfires that summer. Yet, nearly three years later, the U.S. Forest Service tells KNX1070 that it has still not completed a promised evaluation and report on the possibility of using its own aircraft at night to fight raging fires. (credit: David McNew/Getty Images)

Budget Cuts Worry SoCal Fire Officials

Officials are warning drought conditions combined with dry vegetation may be setting Southern California up for a fierce fire season.

2012/07/10

250+ Acres Brush Fire Contained In Palmdale

A 250 acre brush fire in burning in Palmdale was contained over night.

2012/07/03

200 Firefighters Battle 100-Acre Wildfire In Cabazon

More than 200 firefighters were in Cabazon Sunday evening taking a stand against a 100-acre wildfire in Cottonwood Canyon, a Riverside County Fire Department spokeswoman said.

2012/06/17

Highway 138 To Reopen After Crews Douse Hesperia Brush Fire

A wildfire burning in San Bernardino County left a portion of a state highway closed on Thursday.

2012/06/14

(credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Forest Service Increases Brush Clearance Requirement In Wake Of Station Fire

The U.S. Forest Service has increased the mandatory brush clearance requirement for homes and structures inside national forests.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/02/20

Dr. Arthur Glosman’s 4 Simple Steps To A Healthier Smile

If you’re trying to boost your health in the new year, health experts suggest starting with your teeth! Dr. Arthur Glosman stopped by KCAL9 Monday to talk about the importance of dental health.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/01/16