Marek Wildfires

A wildfire started in the Marek Canyon, Los Angeles, the night of October 12, 2008, and continued to spread on October 14, 2008. The 5,000 acre fire was located in the Sylmar area about 20 miles north of Los Angeles, below the Angeles National Forest.¹ Officials estimated the fire as 70 percent contained the afternoon of October 14 and most evacuation orders were lifted. Arson was suspected to have caused the fire, but officials gave no further details.²

Fast Facts

1. Erupted the night of October 13, 2008, around 2 a.m.³
2. 5,000 acre as of October 14, 2008²
3. 1,200 people evacuated¹
4. Wildfires also broke out in the Porter Terrace area on October 13
5. Started at the beginning of the Santa Ana season, which brings hot winds to the region that often cause wildfires⁴
6. At least two people had died from the fires as of October 14, 2008⁵
7. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa declared a local emergency on October 14²

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