Results tagged “wildfires”

By Correspondent Judy Muller
September 9, 2009

AUDIO: Last week - fire. Next week - earthquake, maybe? But it's beautiful now! Correspondent Judy Muller ponders the curious nature of Southern Californians, and posits that our constant state of denial is probably more rational than it seems.

By Steve Proffitt
September 4, 2009

The fire in the Angeles Forest has created an enormous plume of carbon dioxide that stretches across the United States. See a JPL/NASA animation.

By Steve Proffitt
September 4, 2009

While firefighters have made great progress containing the Station Fire in the Angeles Forest, officials still term the fire as "dangerous." And it continues to create unhealthy air quality conditions through the basin and beyond.

By SoCal Connected
September 3, 2009

Fire is a natural cleanser. That's a strange notion for urban folk, and little consolation for our neighbors who have lost their homes. But every year we're faced with this. The bigger we grow, the closer we get to the source of the flames.

By SoCal Connected
September 3, 2009

Another devastating series of wildfires in Southern California... it's clear that our fire season is now year-round, and that we must come to grips with where and how we build our homes, and who is going to pay for the skyrocketing costs of firefighting.

By Steve Proffitt
September 2, 2009

The fire in the Angeles National Forest continues to grow. But more favorable weather, and a massive effort by firefighters is leading to optimism that destruction may be keep to a minimum.

By Steve Proffitt
September 1, 2009

Keep your fingers crossed. It's not out of danger yet, but firefighters are on the ground at Mt. Wilson. They've constructed some fire breaks and hope they'll be able to save the Observatory and broadcast towers at the top of the mountain.

By Steve Proffitt
September 1, 2009

Another tough day ahead for firefighters in the Angeles National Forest. But officials are expressing cautious optimism that, with luck - and some good weather - they may be able to begin containing the blaze.

By Steve Proffitt
August 31, 2009

What happens if the Station fire knocks out KCET's broadcast tower on Mt. Wilson?