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October 21, 2007

Malibu Burning, Pepperdine University Threatened

 
California's second fire season begins as Santa Ana winds are fanning 3 fires in Southern California. The fire with the most potential for property loss is in Malibu.

Pepperdine University students are sheltering in place as the fire is literally beating at the doors.

As I'm watching coverage from My13 News/ Fox L.A. I'm reminded of a term coined by another firefighter while watching overhead coverage of fire companies spread out attacking spots. Firefighters are fighting multiple micro-battles, separate fights taking place as crews pick their spot and try to make stands.

With chaos like this there is nothing more that can be done.

Currently I see numerous structures involved fanned by winds exceeding 60 mph.

More as this breaks!

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