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- Also known as the "Buckwheat Fire"
- Fires were exacerbated by the strong Santa Ana Winds
- 25 structures were destroyed
- Four people were injured
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Near the end of October, 2007, 38,000 acres of land were burned and 15,000 people evacuated due to wildfires in Agua Dulce and Canyon Country, California. Several other fires tore across Southern California at the same time, instigating the largest evacuation in California history.
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Unlikely Arsonist
The fire was accidentally started on October 21, 2007 by a 10-year old boy who was playing with matches. The boy admitted his mistake to police and the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office decided not to file charges against him."There is no evidence of intent on the part of the minor. The District Attorney's Office is referring the matter to the Department of Children and Family Services for evaluation of the minor's situation to determine if other intervention is necessary."—D.A. Steve Cooley Time: No Charges for 10-Year Old in Wildfire (November 13, 2007)
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Canyon Country Fire Questions
The country that accounts for nearly one third of the total teak production of the world is 2 AnswersMYANMAR -------------- http://eldib.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/myanmar.jpg read more
Which countries have the most energy? 2 AnswersJapan leads the way in being named the most energy efficient country. http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/07/15/business/15Forbes-energycountries.php The biggest ... read more
How do fires "jump" across several miles of a city? 1 AnswerHello @leachypeachy, This is typically the result of wind and burning debris (a la sparks) being carried from the burning section of the city (or woods, whereve... read more
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Canyon Country Fire Blogs and Commentaries
- Firefighter Blog: Buckweed Fire Burning in Canyon Country
- Hip and Thigh: My Town is on Fire!
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