In late August of 2009, a Los Angeles forest generated a massive wildfire that doubled in size over one night. After dangerous outside temperatures and the low humidity levels, the California wildfire burned down over 21 houses. It was spreading in all directions uncontrollably. It was said by U.S. Forest Services, once California wildfires reach large areas of canyons that have previously burned years prior, they tend to take off immensely.
California Wildfire Threatens a Massive Amount of Population
The dangerous fire had reached 134 square miles of rugged trees and bushing. With more than 2,500 firemen fighting off the raging flames, they could only manage to contain 5 percent of its damage. Approximately 12,000 homes, as well as popular astronomy and communication centers, were threatened by this California wildfire.
Two Firefighters were killed in a Tragic Accident
On August 30Th, on the Northwestern side, sadly two Firemen were tragically killed as their truck drove off the side road of Mount Gleanson, next to the city of Acton. Firefighter, Arnie Quinones, at the young age of 35, had been a firefighter for eight years. Tedmund Hall, only age 47, was a 26 year veteran.
Doing all they could to keep this fire from spreading, over 20 helicopters and air tankers had been prepared to dump water, as well as retardant over the fire. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger had issued an emergency declaration for the counties of Monterey, Los Angeles, Mariposa and Placer.
Angeles National Forest Fire is of the Most Dangerous of all California Wildfires
There are a number of dangerous California wildfires burning through the Southern and Central area. Although this particular Angeles National forest fire is said to be the most threatening of all. Starting out with more than 31 square miles of dry forest catching fire, it has continued to scorch through all directions, as it reaches dry canyons that tend to be the hardest to control.
The fire was said to be expected to move in a northeastern direction and officials are generating specific recourses near the northern edge of the fire, located near Acton. The new evacuation area has covered approximately 300 homes near Sevenhills Drive, Glory Avenue and Apperson Street. After losing two firefighters through a tragic accident, it hasn’t been an easy time for the fire departments, to say the least. Although, the governor and fire officials are doing all they can, as they come up with as many tactics as possible to contain this raging California wildfire.
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