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Southern California Edison Says Its Equipment May Have Helped Start Thomas Fire
6 years, 4 months ago

Southern California Edison Says Its Equipment May Have Helped Start Thomas Fire

NPR  

Southern California Edison Says Its Equipment May Have Helped Start Thomas Fire Enlarge this image toggle caption Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images The Southern California Edison utility company says its electrical equipment is at least partly to blame for starting the deadly Thomas Fire last year that engulfed hundreds of thousands of acres as it swept through Ventura and …

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Thomas Fire, once largest in California history, is now 100% contained
7 years, 2 months ago

Thomas Fire, once largest in California history, is now 100% contained

CNN  

Story highlights Thomas Fire burned area more than the size of Dallas and Miami combined The wildfire also contributed to this week's deadly mudslides in Southern California CNN — After more than a month of destruction, the largest fire in California’s modern history is now 100% contained, according to the US Forest Service. Mike Eliason/Santa Barbara County Fire Department via …

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Thomas fire, California’s largest on record, finally 100% contained
7 years, 2 months ago

Thomas fire, California’s largest on record, finally 100% contained

LA Times  

Firefighters work to contain the Thomas fire, which took more than a month to fully extinguish. The Thomas fire, the largest wildfire on record in California and the trigger point for this week’s deadly mudslides in Montecito, was declared 100% contained Friday. Heavy rains earlier this week, which caused land burned by the fire to create mudflows that buried neighborhoods, …

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Thomas Fire, California's Largest On Record, Is Now 100 Percent Contained
7 years, 2 months ago

Thomas Fire, California's Largest On Record, Is Now 100 Percent Contained

NPR  

Thomas Fire, California's Largest On Record, Is Now 100 Percent Contained Enlarge this image toggle caption Mike Eliason/Santa Barbara County Fire Department via AP Mike Eliason/Santa Barbara County Fire Department via AP More than a month after the Thomas Fire took hold in California's Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, firefighters have reached 100 percent containment of the deadly blaze. Its …

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Californians Evacuated Out Of Fear Of Mudslides Where Thomas Fire Scorched Land
7 years, 2 months ago

Californians Evacuated Out Of Fear Of Mudslides Where Thomas Fire Scorched Land

NPR  

Californians Evacuated Out Of Fear Of Mudslides Where Thomas Fire Scorched Land Thousands of Californians have been evacuated from the Santa Barbara area among fears of mudslides after heavy rains hit the hillsides denuded by the enormous Thomas fire. After months of bone-dry conditions, heavy rains fell north of Los Angeles overnight exactly were the state's largest wildfire had recently …

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Thomas fire becomes largest wildfire on record in California
7 years, 3 months ago

Thomas fire becomes largest wildfire on record in California

LA Times  

The Thomas fire on Friday became California’s largest wildfire on record, burning 273,400 acres during its destructive march across Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. The Thomas fire has claimed just over 1,000 structures since it started on Dec. 4, and San Diego fire engineer Cory Iverson died fighting the blaze last week. The Thomas fire was by far the largest …

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What Does 'Containing A Fire' Really Mean?
7 years, 3 months ago

What Does 'Containing A Fire' Really Mean?

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What Does 'Containing A Fire' Really Mean? Enlarge this image toggle caption Alejandro Zoñez/AP Alejandro Zoñez/AP If you live in a place that's prone to massive wildfires, there's one phrase you always listen for: "the fire is percent contained." National 2 Weeks In, Firefighters Battle To Save Homes From Southern California Wildfires 2 Weeks In, Firefighters Battle To Save Homes …

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Rob Lowe thanks fire fighters on Thomas blaze at Montecito
7 years, 3 months ago

Rob Lowe thanks fire fighters on Thomas blaze at Montecito

Daily Mail  

He was among celebrities including Oprah Winfrey evacuated from their homes as the mega Thomas Fire bore down on the tony enclave of Montecito in California And on Sunday, Rob Lowe offered his heartfelt thanks to the fire crews who helped beat back the giant blaze that has now charred 270,00 acres, according to CalFire at 6.30pm on Sunday. Right, …

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Firefighter killed in Thomas fire died from burns and smoke inhalation, autopsy shows
7 years, 3 months ago

Firefighter killed in Thomas fire died from burns and smoke inhalation, autopsy shows

LA Times  

Cory Iverson, the firefighter who was killed while battling the Thomas fire, died of burns and smoke inhalation, the Ventura County medical examiner’s office said Saturday. The five-engine team was facing down flames just outside Fillmore when Iverson, a fire apparatus engineer who had worked for Cal Fire since 2009, was killed on Thursday. He was ”the kind of firefighter …

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Thomas fire could become largest on record in California
7 years, 3 months ago

Thomas fire could become largest on record in California

LA Times  

A firefighter battles the Thomas fire in the Shepard Mesa neighborhood of Carpinteria on Dec. 10. 29 / 73 Edward Aguilar runs through the flames of the Thomas Fire to save his cats at his mobile home along Highway 33 in Casitas Springs in Ventura County. 43 / 73 A huge plume of smoke rises north of Ventura as seen …

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‘Such a great guy’: Fire engineer killed in Thomas fire leaves young family
7 years, 3 months ago

‘Such a great guy’: Fire engineer killed in Thomas fire leaves young family

LA Times  

Jon Heggie got to know Cory Iverson when he was in his late teens and was eager to become a firefighter. 1 / 7 A motorcade proceeds down Highway 126 in Santa Paula carrying the body of firefighter Cory Iverson, 32, who died Thursday morning while battling the Thomas fire outside Fillmore. 5 / 7 A hearse arrives at the …

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Return of powerful winds brings new threats to Santa Barbara, Ventura as Thomas fire rages
7 years, 3 months ago

Return of powerful winds brings new threats to Santa Barbara, Ventura as Thomas fire rages

LA Times  

Frefighters arrive at the scene where Cal Fire engineer Cory Iverson died Thursday morning. 29 / 73 Edward Aguilar runs through the flames of the Thomas Fire to save his cats at his mobile home along Highway 33 in Casitas Springs in Ventura County. 54 / 73 A motorcade passes on tHighway 126 carrying the body of a Cal Fire …

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Battle against Thomas fire enters second week as blaze continues to grow
7 years, 3 months ago

Battle against Thomas fire enters second week as blaze continues to grow

LA Times  

Fire retardant is dropped by an airplane on hot spots in Carpinteria on Monday. 29 / 73 Edward Aguilar runs through the flames of the Thomas Fire to save his cats at his mobile home along Highway 33 in Casitas Springs in Ventura County. 43 / 73 A huge plume of smoke rises north of Ventura as seen Sunday afternoon …

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California Officials Say Thomas Fire Is The Fifth Largest In State History
7 years, 3 months ago

California Officials Say Thomas Fire Is The Fifth Largest In State History

NPR  

California Officials Say Thomas Fire Is The Fifth Largest In State History California officials say the Thomas Fire advancing on Santa Barbara is now the fifth worst in state history. California officials say the Thomas Fire is now the fifth-largest in the state's history. And then, you know, what's most remarkable about this fire is that so far, there's only …

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Thomas fire leaves behind barren ‘moonscape’ as it threatens Montecito, Carpinteria
7 years, 3 months ago

Thomas fire leaves behind barren ‘moonscape’ as it threatens Montecito, Carpinteria

LA Times  

Reinvigorated by Santa Ana gusts and canyons of bone-dry vegetation, the Thomas fire surged into the Santa Barbara County foothills Sunday, forcing evacuations in the coastal communities of Carpinteria and Montecito. 29 / 73 Edward Aguilar runs through the flames of the Thomas Fire to save his cats at his mobile home along Highway 33 in Casitas Springs in Ventura …

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The inferno that won’t die: How the Thomas fire became a monster
7 years, 3 months ago

The inferno that won’t die: How the Thomas fire became a monster

LA Times  

On Friday, an army of firefighters in Ventura County hoped it was finally beginning to turn the tide on the Thomas fire. “The fuels in there are thick and they're dead, so they're very receptive to fire,” said Steve Swindle, spokesman for the Ventura County Fire Department. “Since it’s so dry out there, it doesn’t take much in the way …

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California fires: more mass evacuations as Thomas Fire rages on
7 years, 3 months ago

California fires: more mass evacuations as Thomas Fire rages on

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As of Sunday morning, the Thomas Fire had …

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At 230,000 acres, Thomas fire is now the fifth-largest wildfire in modern California history
7 years, 3 months ago

At 230,000 acres, Thomas fire is now the fifth-largest wildfire in modern California history

LA Times  

In the foreground of the ridges that were burned by the Thomas Fire, Rusty Smith stands outside his home that survived the flames that were kicked up by Saturday’s wind event and threatened his home in Flores Flats on Gibraltar Road, near Montecito. Humboldt County firefighters Lonnie Risling, left, and Jimmy McHaffie, right, spray down smoldering fire underneath the rubble …

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Photos: Otherworldly scenes unfold as Thomas fire burns into the night
7 years, 3 months ago

Photos: Otherworldly scenes unfold as Thomas fire burns into the night

LA Times  

Times photographers Marcus Yam, Wally Skalij and freelance photographer Michael Owen Baker spent three nights covering the Thomas fire in Ventura County. Edward Aguilar runs through flames from the Thomas fire to save his cats at his mobile home along Highway 33 in Casitas Springs. A family packs up and evacuates as the Thomas fire moves closer to their home …

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Incredible satellite images show extent of SoCal wildfires
7 years, 3 months ago

Incredible satellite images show extent of SoCal wildfires

Daily Mail  

More than 27,000 people have been forced to evacuate in southern California due to the fast-moving Thomas Fire that's killed one person, destroyed more than 150 homes and businesses and now forced the governor to declare a state of emergency in Ventura County. Above dark smoke fills the sky over Ventura County Tuesday The Creek fire burns on a hillside …

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Thomas Fire: Thousands forced to evacuate Los Angeles area homes after blaze rapidly spreads
7 years, 3 months ago

Thomas Fire: Thousands forced to evacuate Los Angeles area homes after blaze rapidly spreads

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A smaller fire erupted on the northern edge …

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