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by Shannon Pence | September 23, 2009
Senior Editor

The first official day of autumn was met with strong winds and high temperatures erupting five fires in Southern California Tuesday. Firefighters continued to battle the blazes Wednesday. [...]

Fires Force High School To Cancel First Football Game

by Shotgun Spratling | September 15, 2009
Staff Reporter

Most of the time football coaches are only worried about what takes place on the field. But with fires encroaching on their campus, 10 miles northeast of Los Angeles, the La Canada Spartans were forced to cancel their first games. [...]

Mourners Gather To Remember Firefighters Killed In Action

by Catherine Cloutier | September 13, 2009
Contributor

Vice President Joe Biden and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger were among the speakers at a memorial Saturday to eulogize two firefighters killed trying to escape the Station fire in the Angeles National Forest. [...]

News Summary: Station Fire

by Kevin Douglas Grant and Carollyn Nguyen | September 3, 2009
Senior Editors

As residents in previously evacuated areas head back home, the Station Fire prompted a new set of a mandatory evacuations in the Pacoima Canyon area. [...]

Catching Up With Fire Coverage

by Samantha Page | September 2, 2009
Senior Editor

Reports from around the web suggest firefighters are gaining ground against the Station Fires, but the blaze is far from contained. [...]

Station Fire Growth Slows, But New Areas At Risk

by Neon Tommy Staff | September 1, 2009

The Station fire remains largely uncontained, but fire officials found a reason to be optimistic by late Monday evening. PLUS: Links to maps, photo essays and time-lapse videos.
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Colleagues, Officials Remember Firefighters Who Died In Blaze

by John D. Guenther | August 31, 2009
Staff Reporter

The two firefighters who died Sunday in the Angeles National Forest were in a truck that veered off the road into an 800-foot canyon.

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Fire Threatens Historic Observatory And Broadcast Hub

by Jessica Flores and Natalie Ragus | August 31, 2009
Staff Reporters

The large and fast-moving Station fire in the Angeles National Forest has moved toward Mt. Wilson and is threatening to damage communication towers and a famed observatory.

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Energy Conservation Urged As Power Lines Stand In Flames' Way

by Jason Ma | August 31, 2009
Senior Editor

High temperatures are increasing energy demand, but power lines near the La Cañada Flintridge fire could go down. Officials are looking into alternative power sources.

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La Cañada Evacuees Worry About Fire Insurance Coverage

by Catherine Cloutier | August 31, 2009
Contributor

The La Cañada Flintridge fire doubled in size Sunday night, destroying 53 buildings. Firefighters managed to contain only 5 percent of the fire by Monday afternoon. Residents are increasingly concerned that their insurance coverage will fall short.
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