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California deadly wildfires
( 2003-10-29 08:00) (Agencies)
A P-2 fire-fighting plane drops flame
retardent on to California pine trees as firefighters make a stand on
state highway 18 to stop the Grand Prix Fire from reaching the community
of Lake Arrowhead, in the mountains above San Bernardino, Calif. U.S.,
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2003. The fires, deadliest in the state history in more
than a decade, have killed 18 people, including two in Mexico, and
destroyed more than 1,900 homes and outbuildings, Califorian officals
said. [AP] |
Firefighters Steve Hernandez, left, and Justin
Correll of the Sky Forest Fire Dept. battle the Old Fire as it tries to
jump over state highway 18 in Lake Arrowhead, Calif. on Tuesday, Oct. 28,
2003. [AP] |
Ventura Fire Department Capt. Randy Greenlee
works the front face of the Cedar fire outside Julian, Calif., Tuesday,
Oct. 28, 2003. Ten thousand firefighters were on the front lines
throughout the state, battling California's deadliest wildfires in more
than a decade. [AP] |
A firefighter struggles to battle the
Crestline Wildfire that has swept through the area in Los Angeles County,
Cailf. Oct.28, 2003. [AP] |
Members of the Navajo hot shots fire crew
light a back fire to head off the front of the Cedar Fire near Julian,
Calif., Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2003. More than 10,000 firefighters were on the
front lines throughout the state, battling California's deadliest
wildfires in more than a decade. [AP]
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