Damage control
Crews cannot yet assess the damage of the Blue Cut fire in the Cajon Pass. Intense flames and unpredictable fire behavior have prevented firefighters from completely surveying the nearly 36,000 scorched acres. In a sign of progress Thursday, the 15 Freeway reopened and mandatory evacuation orders were lifted in some communities. Los Angeles Times
Who is to blame?
Allegations that a serial arsonist set a fire that destroyed 175 homes in Lake County has left the community angry and on edge. The fire was bad enough, but claims by authorities that a local man set it on purpose has sparked some intense debate. Los Angeles Times
Crews cannot yet assess the damage of the Blue Cut fire in the Cajon Pass. Intense flames and unpredictable fire behavior have prevented firefighters from completely surveying the nearly 36,000 scorched acres. In a sign of progress Thursday, the 15 Freeway reopened and mandatory evacuation orders were lifted in some communities. Los Angeles Times
Who is to blame?
Allegations that a serial arsonist set a fire that destroyed 175 homes in Lake County has left the community angry and on edge. The fire was bad enough, but claims by authorities that a local man set it on purpose has sparked some intense debate. Los Angeles Times