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August 2011 marks the two-year anniversary of the Station Fire.
The Station Fire burned from August 26 to October 16, 2009. During that time 160,577 acres (251 sq mi; 64,983 ha) were burned, and 209 structures destroyed, including 89 homes.
The fire started in the Angeles National Forest near the U.S. Forest Service ranger station on the Angeles Crest Highway. Two firefighters were killed on August 30 while attempting to escape the flames when their fire truck plunged off a cliff.
The Station Fire was the worst wildfire in the history of Los Angeles County.
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Tag Archives: Forestry Service
Replanting Debate, Part Deux
In the wake of my last post about the ranting, raving and general gnashing of teeth that has been going on over replanting portions of the Angeles Forest, I received a couple of e-mails from people claiming that the Forest … Continue reading
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LA Times: 3 million trees to be planted in Station fire burn area
Almost two years after the Station fire scorched 161,000 acres of the Angeles National Forest, the U.S. Forest Service has embarked on a large-scale reforestation project that may re-engineer the region’s historical pine and fir woodlands. The project to be … Continue reading
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Congressional Hearing Documents & Links
Last Tuesday’s Congressional Hearing featured two separate panels which presented information about the Station Fire to five members of Congress. The representatives from Congress present at the hearing were: Rep. Adam Schiff, California, 29th District Rep. Judy Chu, California, 32nd … Continue reading
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Station Fire Hearing Info
I got a couple of weeks ago from another Station Fire survivor who had some concerns about the upcoming hearing on October 12. Specifically, she was worried that folks might not know how to find the courthouse, parking, etc. The … Continue reading
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Congressional Hearing in the News
With the Congressional hearing about the Station Fire coming up next week, we’re seeing additional news in the local press. Thanks to Duncan for these links! ~B~ KTTV 11 – FOX 11 Feds to Examine Station Fire Response Next Week … Continue reading
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Congressional Investigation Request Made Official
Editorial On August 5, 2010, some 341 days after the Station Fire decimated Big Tujunga Canyon within the Angeles National Forest, no less than seven members of Congress signed a formal request for an investigation into the Station Fire. That … Continue reading
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Busy Day for the News!
In addition to the news that the Station Fire Panel Discussion has been postponed, the LA Times has had two articles in the past two days discussing the Station Fire and further investigations into what really happened. Links are given … Continue reading
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LA Times investigation contradicts key assertions by the Forest Service about its response to the fire
Hot off the presses, here is another investigative article by Paul Pringle. Thanks Debra! ~B~ Aerial expert’s report on L.A. County’s biggest wildfire flies in the face of official review As Capt. Perri Hall watched helplessly, a blaze that had … Continue reading
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L.A. Times: U.S. failed to fill order for aircraft in Station fire
Paul Pringle has done it again, bringing to light the cover-up in the USFS “investigation” of the Station Fire. For full details, go to the L.A. Times article: U.S. failed to fill order for aircraft in Station fire The agency … Continue reading
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Angeles Forest Reopening, Mostly
Many thanks to Paul Ayers for forwarding the info from the 818 Now Blog and Glendale News Press announcing the reopening of the Angeles Forest! I’d like to add that the official order from the Forest Service (i.e. Jody Noiron) … Continue reading
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