People who won't evacuate.
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People who won't evacuate.
| Mon, 08-31-2009 - 6:20pm |
I get so mad when I read stories such as this. Five people apparently are trapped in a canyon because they refused to evacuate when told to. Now they will either die or put rescuers' lives on the line trying to get them out of a lethal situation.
<> Five people who refused to evacuate threatened areas reported they were trapped at a ranch near Gold Creek, Los Angeles County sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore said. A sheriff's helicopter was unable to immediately reach them because of intense fire activity, Whitmore said, but would try after the flames passed.
"What this says is, 'Listen, listen, listen,'" Whitmore said. "Those people were told to get out two days ago, and now we are putting our people in danger to get them out.">>

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We have that problem here as well. Especially on the Cape and the Islands. Old timers just won't go - one of those Puritan things.
It is completely irresponsible to put rescue workers in jeopardy because of stubbornness.
Maybe people like that should be charged for their rescue - that's what they do to off-trail skiers.
~Heather~
...probably get jaded because they evacuate so many times when, in hindsight, there is no need. They recall the many times they've been safe so stay put.
I'm sure that's the case...but still, if I were told that there was any chance that we'd get hit by a hurricane (or something like that), I'd be outta there!
Los Angeles wildfire ruled arson
Complete article see link.......
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8237316.stm
A huge wildfire which has devastated a large area north of Los Angeles was started deliberately, say the authorities in California.
A homicide investigation has been launched as two fire fighters were killed tackling the blaze, known as the Station Fire.
The fire covers nearly 150,000 acres - the largest in the county's history.
Dozens of homes have been destroyed and thousands of people evacuated but the fire is now 38% contained, say reports.
"After a forensic examination at the point of origin, arson investigators have concluded that the Station Fire was the result of an act of arson," said US Forest Service Commander Rita Wears.
"The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department homicide bureau has initiated a homicide investigation due to the tragic death of the two Los Angeles County firefighters as a result of this fire."
No further details have been given about the evidence for arson or whether any suspects have been identified.
The LA Times quoted Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca as saying making details public could damage attempts to find and prosecute suspected arsonists.
Has anyone heard what's happened to the 5 that decided to stay on a ranch?
No, I never did. I've been keeping my eye out because I've been wondering the same thing.
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