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VOL. 23,, NO. 23
WILDFIRES: YEAR ROUND THREAT TO CALIFORNIA
Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
J
ust when is fire season in California? The experts will tell you that fire season’s now a year-round threat, at least in California. Firefighters put their lives on the line to save ours on a daily basis. When fires start, our first responder firefighters are
always ready to fight Mother Nature’s wrath swiftly with enormous resources including battling the brush fires from the air. A cursory look at the Cal Fire homepage showed last week that there were zero active fires in the state. However, with a sudden increase in temps early into the weekend and low humidity on Saturday, everything changed. The
perfect storm was about to start, again. Fire officials have said that “fire season” is now all year round and we all must pay close attention to high-risk factors such as dry brush and other dangers around our homes and businesses. Several fires broke out Saturday in Northern California and Six Flags Magic Mountain had to be
evacuated at one point over the weekend due to a nearby 50 acre blaze. Yolo County’s Sand Fire is the largest thus far, according to Cal Fire. By Sunday afternoon the fire was 30% contained at 2,200 acres. Seven structures have been destroyed. As of Monday morning, June 10, there were fires burning in Santa Clara, Napa, Sutter, Staninlaus counties in addition to
scores of smaller incidents across the state. Cal Fire has advised the entire state to be prepared for excessive heat, strong winds, low humidity and increased fire risks that are associated with such weather. Monrovia Fire Chief Brad Dover told Beacon Media that the message for residents is this: “Follow the ‘Ready, Set, Go’ plan so [you]
are always prepared for the year round threat of wildfire. If residents live in the Very High Fire Severity Zone they need to create defensible space by clearing their brush and it’s vitally important to examine their homes for vulnerabilities. Read More on our website
According to Cal Fire, “From 13 air attack and nine helitack bases located statewide, aircraft can reach most fires within 20 minutes.” - File photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
Los Angeles Deputy Fights for His Life After Being Shot in Head Suspect arrested - Deputy Solano is on life support Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
A suspect in the attempted murder of an off duty Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) deputy was arrested Tuesday after a brutal attack at an Alhambra Jack in the Box fast food establishment. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva hosted a
press conference Tuesday to provide updates on the senseless shooting of off-duty Deputy Joseph Gilbert Solano in Alhambra on Tuesday, June 10, 2019 at approximately 5:45 p.m. Deputy Solano, 50 yearsold, is in grave condition in the hospital. He joined the Sheriff’s Department in 1999, where he spent approximately a year, before moving on to
other employment. In 2006, he was rehired and is currently assigned to Access to Care Bureau. Solano, who was in civilian clothes at the time of the attack, was waiting for his food when he was shot once in the back of the head, police said. According to a press release sent out by LASD, “Joseph loves spending time
with his family. As a big USC football fan, he has frequently attended games during their season. He is a kind-hearted, generous person who is always willing to help others before himself.” Read More at AlhambraPress.com