Arson fire calms in wine country Napa fires chill as wind shifts aid containment
In Napa California a 25 000 acre arson fire sparked by incendiary devices along the Silverado Trail burned 65 structures including 35 to 40 homes valued up to 500 000 each injuring at least 12 people and threatening vineyards. Firefighters using 142 engines 16 air tankers and eight helicopters slowed the blaze to about 20 percent containment as winds dropped to 10 15 mph and authorities planned local emergency measures and low interest loans for homeowners.
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Battle seen lost over auto emission controls
California official says EPA emissions experts have given up fighting for stringent auto standards under the Reagan policy shift. Thomas C. Austin of the California Air Resources Board tells Senate that EPA staff see turf battles and a weaker Clean Air Act, with proposals gutting standards to ease industry compliance. Sen. Gary Hart questions the administration’s approach as debate centers on loosening controls.
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