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'Everything's Gone': Deadly LA Wildfires Destroy Hundreds Of Homes, Causing Apocalyptic Scenes 'Everything's Gone': Deadly LA Wildfires Destroy Hundreds Of Homes, Causing Apocalyptic Scenes
'Everything's Gone': Deadly LA Wildfires Destroy Hundreds Of Homes, Causing Apocalyptic Scenes As wind-whipped wild fires spreading over thousands of acres ravage Los Angeles, many have shared their devastating experiences on social media, including a host of celebrities. The first blaze erupted late Tuesday morning, Jan. 7, in the affluent Pacific Palisades neighborhood.  Since then, hundreds of homes have been reduced to ashes, entire neighborhoods destroyed, and thousands evacuated. Over 1,000 structures and 25,000 acres have been destroyed. Panicked motorists abandoned vehicles in streets as they rushed to flee the inferno in apocalyptic scenes that seemed like something in…
Downed Power Line To Blame For Massive Two-Alarm Brush Fire In Northern Maryland Woods (VIDEO) Downed Power Line To Blame For Massive Two-Alarm Brush Fire In Northern Maryland Woods (VIDEO)
Downed Power Line To Blame For Massive Two-Alarm Brush Fire In Northern Maryland Woods (Video) The ongoing dry conditions throughout the region led to a large brush fire in Harford County that resulted in one firefighter suffering an injury, according to officials. First responders from multiple agencies in Northern Maryland and Pennsylvania were called at around 7:45 a.m. on Saturday morning to a brush and woods fire in the area of Baldhill Lane and Silver Lane in Darlington after being alerted to flames by a utility worker in the area. According to officials, the initial call came from a Delmarva Power technician, who found the flames spreading across the hillside near the Susqueha…
'Extremely Dry Conditions' Lead To Four-Acre Brush Fire In Southern Maryland: Authorities 'Extremely Dry Conditions' Lead To Four-Acre Brush Fire In Southern Maryland: Authorities
'Extremely Dry Conditions' Lead To Four-Acre Brush Fire In Southern Maryland: Authorities First responders used every tool in their tool belts on Wednesday when a fast-moving brush fire rapidly spread through the woods in Charles County. More than 100 firefighters from multiple agencies were called to Slater Drive in Waldorf on Nov. 6, where there was a large brush fire that was further fueled by the recent stretch of dry weather in the region. The fire consumed approximately four acres, according to a Charles County Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services spokesperson. Officials said that the fire was under control by 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, with MD Forestry units and …