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Short & Sweet
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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Healing From the Ashes Events
Healing From The Ashes has a series of Special Events going on through the month of October. These events include receptions, film screenings, poetry readings and a potluck. The Special Events coincide with the art exhibition of pieces made from … Continue reading
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Pianos, musical instrument sculpture
I am struck by the large number of pianos I have seen among the burned homes. I never knew there were so many pianos in our neighborhood because I never heard them played, and it is tragic to see them … Continue reading
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Coping With Traumatic Events
Traumatic events are not easy for anyone to understand or accept. The emotional impact of war and other trauma can have devastating effects on the mental well-being of individuals of all ages. Many of us find it easier to focus … Continue reading
Wildfires can take a psychological toll
L.A. Times – by Martha Groves 9/6/2009 For those who have lost homes to wildfire, experienced terror in the face of approaching flames or suffered injury, the psychological effects can be deep and long lasting. Such was the conclusion of … Continue reading
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Station Fire Support Group
Greetings, I am collecting names of folks impacted by the Station Fire that would be interested in participating in a Support Group. I am the Administrator for the San Fernando Valley Long Term Recovery Group serving residents from the Sayre/Marek … Continue reading