Fire spreads in California
Firefighters battling wildfires in the mountains surrounding Los Angeles may face further challenges due to a change in weather conditions this week.† Lower humidity in the region may further fuel the massive fires, which are assumed to be caused by human activity.
The ìStation Fire” has claimed the lives of two firemen, destroyed 62 California homes and cost the state upwards of $14 million.† Over 140,000 acres have been lost due to the blaze, which continues to rage only fifteen miles from the city of Los Angeles. At press time, firefighters state the blaze has only been 22 percent contained since its inception last Wednesday.
óNews briefs compiled by Alexandra DeGrandchamp