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- Sesnon Fire began around 10: 30 a.m. on Monday, October 13, 2008KTLA.com: At Least 19 Structures Destroyed in Porter Ranch Fire (October 14, 2008)
- 19 structures were burnedKTLA.com: At Least 19 Structures Destroyed in Porter Ranch Fire (October 14, 2008)
- Winds up to 65 mph in canyon areas expected Monday night into Tuesday morningKTLA.com: At Least 19 Structures Destroyed in Porter Ranch Fire (October 14, 2008)
- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles and Ventura countiesLos Angeles Times: At least 1 dead, more than 10,000 acres burned in two San Fernando (October 14, 2008)
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The wildfire known as the "Sesnon Fire," or Porter Ranch Fire, started in California's Oat Mountain area on Monday, October 13, 2008. The flames were driven by wind and burned through the brush in Porter Ranch near Ronald Reagan Freeway. The Sesnon Fire quickly spread and had burned nearly 5,000 miles by the evening of Monday, October 13, 2008. Authorities are investigating the possibility that embers from the Marek Fire ignited the Sesnon Fire. The two large wildfires were still raging on the morning of Tuesday, October 14, 2008.KTLA.com: At Least 19 Structures Destroyed in Porter Ranch Fire (October 14, 2008)
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Sesnon Fire Questions
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What is fire? 2 Answers"Fire is the result of a chemical reaction (oxidation) which releases energy stored in chemical bonds. This released energy is the "heat" you feel." "As the che... 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 -
How long will the Centralia Mine Fires burn? 1 AnswerIt's predicted that the Centralia coal mine fires will burn for another 250 years. Here are interesting facts which i read and like to share with others. ---qu... read more -
Is fire affected by external temperature? Can a fire burn at extreme cold temperatures? 3 AnswersIn general, ambient temperature does not affect a fire ONCE IT HAS STARTED. As previous answers mentioned, fire needs fuel, oxygen, and heat. The kindling tem... read more
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