Friday, October 26, 2007

California Wildfires

Wildfires in California prompt quick response and evacuation

JC 10.22.2007 10:28:1449 October 22 '07: The Los Angeles Times has reported that local communities in Southern California are rushing to respond to the intense wildfires sweeping through at least seven counties. More than 30,000 reverse 9-1-1 calls were made to residents urging them to evacuate from the "unrestrained fires." Local emergency officials also have partnered with area businesses to organize an effective response, the Times found.
Meanwhile, a state of emergency has been declared, the Associated Press has reported. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger identified "Los Angeles, Orange Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties," as official disaster sites.