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Man Loses Mother’s Home In Summit Fire 1 Month After Her Death

A 53-year-old man lost the home he shared with his mother in Wednesday’s Summit fire just a month after her death.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/01

Williams Fire Burns In The Angeles National Forest

Fire Threat Level Raised To ‘High’ For Angeles National Forest

A relatively dry winter season has prompted U.S. Forest Service officials to raise the fire danger level for the Angeles National Forest.

2013/04/24

(credit: Matt Hartman of Shorealone Films)

125-Acre Madison Fire In Monrovia 85 Percent Contained

A brush fire that charred about 125 acres and forced the evacuation of 200 homes in Monrovia is 85 percent contained.

2013/04/21

A brush fire that scorched 311 acres in Jurupa Valley is expected to be fully contained by 8 p.m. on March 2, 2013, according to firefighters. (credit: CBS)

Jurupa Valley Wildfire Now 100 Percent Contained

A wildfire in the heavily vegetated Santa Ana River bottom has been held to 311 acres, despite gusty Santa Ana winds, extremely dry conditions and temperatures in the 80s.

2013/03/02

15 Freeway Partially Reopened As Crews Battle Devore Brush Fire

Crews Monday were fighting a wildfire that broke out along the 15 Freeway in San Bernardino County.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/11/05

Lookout Fire Forces Mandatory Evacuations Near Santa Barbara

Mandatory evacuations were ordered on Wednesday as a vegetation fire threatened homes in the Painted Cave area of Santa Barbara.

2012/10/17

RivCo Officials Send Warning To Culprits Shooting At ‘Explosive Targets’

Riverside County officials joined Thursday to send a serious message to culprits who use “exploding targets” for shooting practice –stop now or be prosecuted.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/10/11

Firefighters were battling a 300-acre fire burning in a remote area in Banning. No structures were threatened. (credit: Volunteer Photographer Mike Murawski/Riverside County Fire Department)

Banning Wildfire Fully Contained

A wildfire that injured four firefighters in inland Southern California has been surrounded.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/10/01

280-Acre Banning Fire Now 80 Percent Contained

Crews are hoping to surround a wildfire in Banning that injured four firefighters.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/30

Two Super Scooper fire fighting planes are seen parked at Van Nuys airport. (credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

LA County Unveils ‘Super Scooper’ Firefighting Aircraft

The aircraft — which are on lease from the Canadian Provence of Quebec — are renowned for their ability to reload their tanks from skimming on lakes and reservoirs.

2012/09/04