CA-LAC/LFD MALIBU INCIDENT FINAL UPDATE
- Cal Fire News Morning report
Fire Destroys Homes On Malibu Coast
Four homes destroyed.
Four Homes damaged.
A wind-whipped fire raced through a row of multimillion-dollar homes in Malibu on Monday, destroying four oceanfront residences and a guest house, and damaging four more structures and several vehicles
The fast-moving blaze began inside the Malibu Bluffs State Park, Spot fires spread below to Malibu Road and set fire to the homes along the beach.
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Fire Ravages Malibu, 4 Homes Destroyed
FROM CBS2
http://cbs2.com/topstories/local_story_008203623.html
(AP) MALIBU, Calif. Four homes and a guest house in Malibu were destroyed in a wildfire Monday and another four were significantly damaged, authorities said. One resident, who was not identified, was hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
Residents had only minutes to get out of their homes -- or try to get back to them to rescue animals -- when a fast-moving but short-lived wildfire raced through an exclusive seaside neighborhood leaving ashes in the footprints of mansions.
Firefighters worked into Tuesday to douse hot spots left after flames, fueled by Santa Ana winds, consumed 20 acres in this celebrity enclave.
"The neighborhood looks like a war zone," County Fire Chief Michael Freeman said. "Anything that was down there that could burn, did burn."
Actress Victoria Principal was among the residents who rushed out to hose down their houses after the fire was reported about 5 p.m. Monday.
"She covered her house with water," said Principal's publicist, Alan Nierob, adding the actress' home was not damaged.
The cause of the fire was under investigation. Arson investigators were at the scene, although fire officials stopped short of calling it suspicious. The blaze was contained by 8 p.m.
"At this time we're not ruling anything out because everything needs to be considered," Freeman said.
Late Monday, residents began returning to their homes, as an ocean breeze filtered the smoky air. A charred black Jaguar sat in front of the skeleton of a former mansion, and burned palm trees littered the street.
Victoria Pinero, co-owner of Little Angels Pet Services, which takes care of dogs and other animals, was housesitting at one of the homes destroyed in the blaze. She said she wasn't home at the time the fire erupted, but rushed back to save the owners' four dogs.
She said she found two dogs, but "we are still looking for the last two dogs. ... We did everything we could," she said, crying. "For these people, the dogs were basically their children."
Fire officials didn't release the names of property owners who lost homes.
The blaze burned near the Malibu Colony, one of the area's original beachfront neighborhoods, dating to the 1930s. The densely built stretch of luxury homes has been a favorite of celebrities over the years.
Famous residents of Malibu include Mel Gibson, Pierce Brosnan, Pamela Anderson, Barbra Streisand, Ted Danson, David Geffen and Courteney Cox-Arquette.
Art dealer Barry Farbenbloom was at the gym when the fire threatened his home, which he bought from actor Bill Murray 2 1/2 years ago.
He said it's wrong to think everyone who lives in Malibu is a millionaire.
"They are not," he said. "There are a lot of average Joes just making a living."
Malibu has frequently been the scene of devastating fires. In 1993, hundreds of homes were lost and three people were killed. A 1996 fire injured 11 people and destroyed six homes.
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Around the Net notable:
Suzanne Somers' home burns in Malibu wildfire
POSTED: 1:39 p.m. EST, January 9, 2007
• Actress Suzanne Somers' house destroyed spokeswoman says
• Flames spread over 20 acres in upscale Malibu
• "Neighborhood looks like a war zone," fire chief says
• Actress Victoria Principal among residents wetting down houses
MALIBU, California -- Actress Suzanne Somers' home was one of four destroyed by a wildfire that swept through an exclusive seaside neighborhood of multimillion-dollar homes.
In addition to those destroyed, four other houses were significantly damaged Monday.
Firefighters were still at the scene watching for flareups Tuesday.
One resident who was not identified was hospitalized for treatment of smoke inhalation.
Somers and her husband, Alan Hamel, confirmed that the flames destroyed the former "Three's Company" actress's house.
"It's a total loss".
The burned properties were still smoldering Tuesday, and about 150 firefighters and arson investigators were on the scene.
The blaze had been fanned by Santa Ana wind as it raced through the celebrity enclave near Pepperdine University.
"Red flag" fire danger warnings posted by the National Weather Service remained in effect for much of Southern California because of the strong wind and low humidity.
Residents of Malibu include Mel Gibson, Pierce Brosnan, Pamela Anderson, Barbra Streisand, Ted Danson, David Geffen, and Courteney Cox-Arquette.
Malibu has frequently been the scene of devastating fires. In 1993, hundreds of homes were lost and three people were killed. A 1996 fire injured 11 people and destroyed six homes
Possibly per acre the smallest and most costliest wildland fire ever.
Around the Net:
"It started big and hot and exploded," said Victoria Principal, an actress famous for her role in TV's "Dallas," who was busy hosing down her house. "The wind was swirling. It moved so very quickly." She said she offered people parking, food and water.
According to property records, writer-director Mel Brooks and developer Donald Sterling own homes or once lived in the immediate fire area.
Most of the structures lost were in the $4-6 Million range on the Pacific Coast above PCH... with one being in the $15 million range
Extensive news coverage throughout the Western US.
More will come out on the notable "owners" of the properties in Malibu Canyon.
Possibly per acre the smallest and most costliest wildland fire ever.
Thanks to wildlandfire.com
FIRE WATCH/WEATHER: Red Flags around the state.
Weather conditions were particularly dangerous Monday afternoon for fire-prone Malibu.
Gusts in the area reached 40 mph and the relative humidity was 9%. In the nearby Malibu Hills, gusts were clocked as high as 56 mph about 5:30 p.m.The combination of low humidity and continuing high winds today, although somewhat reduced from Monday's levels, prompted National Weather Service forecasters to issue a red flag warning for much of the Southland into the afternoon.By 8 p.m., officials said the fire was 100% contained, and the winds that blew the blaze to the ocean had calmed.
Red flag rumor mill:
One CDF Type 3 Strike Team has been prepositioned in Santa Clarita since saturday morning. may be here til Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.
- Cal Fire News Morning report
Fire Destroys Homes On Malibu Coast
Four homes destroyed.
Four Homes damaged.
A wind-whipped fire raced through a row of multimillion-dollar homes in Malibu on Monday, destroying four oceanfront residences and a guest house, and damaging four more structures and several vehicles
The fast-moving blaze began inside the Malibu Bluffs State Park, Spot fires spread below to Malibu Road and set fire to the homes along the beach.
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Fire Ravages Malibu, 4 Homes Destroyed
FROM CBS2
http://cbs2.com/topstories/local_story_008203623.html
(AP) MALIBU, Calif. Four homes and a guest house in Malibu were destroyed in a wildfire Monday and another four were significantly damaged, authorities said. One resident, who was not identified, was hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
Residents had only minutes to get out of their homes -- or try to get back to them to rescue animals -- when a fast-moving but short-lived wildfire raced through an exclusive seaside neighborhood leaving ashes in the footprints of mansions.
Firefighters worked into Tuesday to douse hot spots left after flames, fueled by Santa Ana winds, consumed 20 acres in this celebrity enclave.
"The neighborhood looks like a war zone," County Fire Chief Michael Freeman said. "Anything that was down there that could burn, did burn."
Actress Victoria Principal was among the residents who rushed out to hose down their houses after the fire was reported about 5 p.m. Monday.
"She covered her house with water," said Principal's publicist, Alan Nierob, adding the actress' home was not damaged.
The cause of the fire was under investigation. Arson investigators were at the scene, although fire officials stopped short of calling it suspicious. The blaze was contained by 8 p.m.
"At this time we're not ruling anything out because everything needs to be considered," Freeman said.
Late Monday, residents began returning to their homes, as an ocean breeze filtered the smoky air. A charred black Jaguar sat in front of the skeleton of a former mansion, and burned palm trees littered the street.
Victoria Pinero, co-owner of Little Angels Pet Services, which takes care of dogs and other animals, was housesitting at one of the homes destroyed in the blaze. She said she wasn't home at the time the fire erupted, but rushed back to save the owners' four dogs.
She said she found two dogs, but "we are still looking for the last two dogs. ... We did everything we could," she said, crying. "For these people, the dogs were basically their children."
Fire officials didn't release the names of property owners who lost homes.
The blaze burned near the Malibu Colony, one of the area's original beachfront neighborhoods, dating to the 1930s. The densely built stretch of luxury homes has been a favorite of celebrities over the years.
Famous residents of Malibu include Mel Gibson, Pierce Brosnan, Pamela Anderson, Barbra Streisand, Ted Danson, David Geffen and Courteney Cox-Arquette.
Art dealer Barry Farbenbloom was at the gym when the fire threatened his home, which he bought from actor Bill Murray 2 1/2 years ago.
He said it's wrong to think everyone who lives in Malibu is a millionaire.
"They are not," he said. "There are a lot of average Joes just making a living."
Malibu has frequently been the scene of devastating fires. In 1993, hundreds of homes were lost and three people were killed. A 1996 fire injured 11 people and destroyed six homes.
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Around the Net notable:
Suzanne Somers' home burns in Malibu wildfire
POSTED: 1:39 p.m. EST, January 9, 2007
• Actress Suzanne Somers' house destroyed spokeswoman says
• Flames spread over 20 acres in upscale Malibu
• "Neighborhood looks like a war zone," fire chief says
• Actress Victoria Principal among residents wetting down houses
MALIBU, California -- Actress Suzanne Somers' home was one of four destroyed by a wildfire that swept through an exclusive seaside neighborhood of multimillion-dollar homes.
In addition to those destroyed, four other houses were significantly damaged Monday.
Firefighters were still at the scene watching for flareups Tuesday.
One resident who was not identified was hospitalized for treatment of smoke inhalation.
Somers and her husband, Alan Hamel, confirmed that the flames destroyed the former "Three's Company" actress's house.
"It's a total loss".
The burned properties were still smoldering Tuesday, and about 150 firefighters and arson investigators were on the scene.
The blaze had been fanned by Santa Ana wind as it raced through the celebrity enclave near Pepperdine University.
"Red flag" fire danger warnings posted by the National Weather Service remained in effect for much of Southern California because of the strong wind and low humidity.
Residents of Malibu include Mel Gibson, Pierce Brosnan, Pamela Anderson, Barbra Streisand, Ted Danson, David Geffen, and Courteney Cox-Arquette.
Malibu has frequently been the scene of devastating fires. In 1993, hundreds of homes were lost and three people were killed. A 1996 fire injured 11 people and destroyed six homes
Possibly per acre the smallest and most costliest wildland fire ever.
Around the Net:
"It started big and hot and exploded," said Victoria Principal, an actress famous for her role in TV's "Dallas," who was busy hosing down her house. "The wind was swirling. It moved so very quickly." She said she offered people parking, food and water.
According to property records, writer-director Mel Brooks and developer Donald Sterling own homes or once lived in the immediate fire area.
Most of the structures lost were in the $4-6 Million range on the Pacific Coast above PCH... with one being in the $15 million range
Extensive news coverage throughout the Western US.
More will come out on the notable "owners" of the properties in Malibu Canyon.
Possibly per acre the smallest and most costliest wildland fire ever.
Thanks to wildlandfire.com
FIRE WATCH/WEATHER: Red Flags around the state.
Weather conditions were particularly dangerous Monday afternoon for fire-prone Malibu.
Gusts in the area reached 40 mph and the relative humidity was 9%. In the nearby Malibu Hills, gusts were clocked as high as 56 mph about 5:30 p.m.The combination of low humidity and continuing high winds today, although somewhat reduced from Monday's levels, prompted National Weather Service forecasters to issue a red flag warning for much of the Southland into the afternoon.By 8 p.m., officials said the fire was 100% contained, and the winds that blew the blaze to the ocean had calmed.
Red flag rumor mill:
One CDF Type 3 Strike Team has been prepositioned in Santa Clarita since saturday morning. may be here til Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.
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