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.

More 2 Comments

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.

More Discuss

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.

More 2 Comments

By Steve Proffitt
September 3, 2009

Nowadays, when something happens, folks grab their cameras, and then race to post images on the Web. The great fire in Angeles Forest was no exception. We've put together a sampler, and invite you to share your stuff.

More 5 Comments

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.

More Discuss

By SoCal Connected Staff
September 1, 2009

Visit our Flickr group to contribute your wildfire-related photos, and we may feature them on our site or on the air.

More 2 Comments

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.

More 2 Comments

By Steve Proffitt
September 1, 2009

Amateur videographers have been shooting and posting amazing videos of the fire in Angeles Forest. We have a few examples. Do you have others to suggest?

More 2 Comments

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.

More Discuss