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A large brush fire was reported in the Calabasas region of California on August 26, 2008. At least two homes were in danger of fire damage and some of the area's residents were evacuated.
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Fast Facts
- Reported at 12: 05 p.m., local timeMyFox Los Angeles: Brush Fire Burns near Homes in Calabasas Area (August 26, 2008)
- About 250 firefighters at sceneVentura County Star: Fire near Calabasas grows to 60 acres (August 26, 2008)
- Spread about 60 acresVentura County Star: Fire near Calabasas grows to 60 acres (August 26, 2008)
- 60% contained as of 2: 39 p.m., local timeVentura County Star: Fire near Calabasas grows to 60 acres (August 26, 2008)
- At least two homes immediately threatenedLos Angeles Times: Calabasas fire threatens 2 homes, burns 40 acres (August 26, 2008)
- Source of fire not immediately knownLos Angeles Times: Calabasas fire threatens 2 homes, burns 40 acres (August 26, 2008)
- Los Angeles County fire officials say fire's source is "suspicious"KTLA.com: Calabasas Wildfire Declared 'Suspicious' (August 26, 2008)
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