California wildfire survivor returns to ruined homestead
Lew Johnson, 74, recounts his return from British Columbia to Vogel Flats after the Station Fire razed his Angeles National Forest area home. He finds a charred landscape with melted vehicles, a damaged gun safe, and preserved memories, while noting two firefighters were killed in the larger blaze.
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Blazing Angeles Crest Fire Lashes Out At Homes
Wildfire north of Los Angeles held along its western flank on Saturday, sparing foothill communities as it advanced into a vast wilderness. Two firefighters died, at least 76 homes were destroyed, and nearly 242 square miles burned in Angeles National Forest amid arson investigations. Authorities offered rewards, and the origin near Angeles Crest Highway remained under scrutiny as clues were sought.
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Five die as small plane crashes into Oklahoma park
A Piper PA-32 carrying six passengers departed Tulsa for Dallas Love Field and crashed in Chandlery Park amid dense fog, killing five on impact. Investigators say the aircraft struck a guide wire from a communications tower, wings and engine separated, flames erupted, and all five aboard died at the scene including pilot Dr. Stephen Lester and his family. Ground injuries were avoided.
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