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Laguna officials point to fire mitigation efforts, mutual aid as keys to successful Rancho fire response
City leaders praised first responders and drew attention to fire mitigation measures after the Rancho fire, which broke out ...
Breaking: Rancho Fire reported in Madera County on July 10
A new wildfire was reported today at 4:44 p.m. in Madera County, California. Rancho Fire has been burning on private land for ...
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Rancho Fire in OC
The Rancho Fire broke out in Orange County on Monday afternoon near homes in Laguna Beach, prompting evacuation orders. Keep ...
Illegal fireworks at the hands of teen caused Rancho fire, invesitgators believe. Could embers reignite as temps rise?
“Laguna Beach police detectives took a 13-year-old boy into custody on suspicion of committing felony reckless burning of ...
13-year-old suspected of setting off fireworks that sparked Southern California wildfire
A 13-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of setting off fireworks that sparked a wildfire this week in coastal Southern ...
13-year-old suspected of lighting fireworks that ignited Southern California brush fire
Laguna Beach police said they identified the suspect as a 13-year-old boy, who was arrested on suspicion of felony reckless ...
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‘Tabletop’ exercise simulated real fire in Laguna Beach, helped with successful outcome, officials say
The Rancho fire in Laguna Beach was extinguished by Wednesday, July 9. But city fire chief cautions resident to stay vigilant ...
Steele Fire in Rancho San Diego area now fully surrounded
Firefighters had the 28-acre blaze fully surrounded by firebreaks as of 2 p.m. Thursday, roughly 24 hours after the fire ...