Crews on both US coasts battle wildfires; one firefighter dead
An 18-year-old New York state parks employee died when a tree fell on him as he battled a major brush fire in Sterling Forest.
Crews battle wildfires on both coasts of United States
Wildfires on both coasts of the United States are being fought by emergency crews. The blazes include one in New York and New Jersey that killed a parks employee and postponed Veterans Day plans, and another in southern California that destroyed more than 130 structures.
18-year-old crew member killed as firefighters battle dangerous wildfires burning on both coasts
Dangerous wildfires are burning Monday on the East and West coasts, with firefighters in New York and New Jersey working to contain a deadly blaze spurred by an ongoing, historic drought – while strong winds in Southern California could fan a destructive fire in Ventura County.
Teen parks worker killed while battling wildfire was struck by falling tree
The 18-year-old parks worker who died over the weekend while battling the wildfires in New Jersey was was killed by a falling tree. Dariel Vasquez, a Parks and Recreation aid, was killed on Saturday while he was volunteering with the Wildland Fire Crew,
Firefighter, 18, killed while battling huge N.J.-N.Y. wildfire was hit by falling tree
The 18-year-old firefighter killed Saturday while battling the massive wildfire that has burned thousands of acres along the New Jersey-New York border was struck by a falling tree, authorities said.
Vets can enter 144 state parks for free on Veterans Day
Veterans can enter 144 state parks for free on Veterans Day. The state values the sacrifices made by the nation's military ...
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Ventura County's Mountain Fire leaves trail of devastation with 20,000 acres burned as firefight continues
"It's just extraordinary how quickly this fire moved — how large it's gotten now," Newsom said, standing near some of the wreckage during his visit to Ventura County Thursday. He said the state ...
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Mountain fire in Ventura County grows to 14,500 acres, burning homes and causing injuries, evacuations
Strong winds helped push along a wildfire in Ventura County that quickly grew to 14, 500 acres by Thursday morning, Nov. 7 — causing injuries, prompting evacuations and burning dozens of homes.
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Fire crews gain greater control over destructive Mountain Fire in Ventura County
Crews increased containment of the Mountain Fire to 26% in Ventura County northwest of Los Angeles, up from 21% on Saturday night. The fire's size remains around 32 square miles (about 83 square ...
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Mountain Fire in Ventura County destroys homes, prompts more evacuations
A brush fire that moved with devastating speed in the Moorpark and Camarillo areas of Ventura County burned more than 14,000 acres Wednesday and forced evacuations as strong winds pushed flames ...
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Mountain fire in Ventura County causes dangerous air quality, prompts school closures
The Mountain fire, which has burned over 14,500 acres and dozens of homes in Ventura County as of Thursday, Nov. 7, has caused dangerous air quality, and road and school closures. More than a ...
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Ventura Harbor visitors could start paying for parking in spring
Wes Woods II covers West County for the Ventura County Star. Reach him at [email protected], 805-437-0262 or ...