Station Fire $50,000 reward renewed

County officials approved an extension Tuesday for a $50,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest or conviction of anyone responsible for the Station Fire, Los Angeles County's largest wildfire ever.

The original reward, approved in early September, was set to expire Dec. 7. Los Angeles County Supervisors unanimously approved the motion.

The Station Fire started off Angeles Crest Highway near La Canada-Flintridge on Aug. 26 around 3:30 p.m. The blaze was ruled a homicide because two county firefighters died fighting the blazes. Ultimately, 89 homes were destroyed and 250 square miles charred in the wildfire.

Anyone having any information should contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.

Photos by EPN-564

EPN Antenna Relocation

On Friday morning, Chris Nichols (EPN-560) and I went to Palmdale and met up with Jeff Zimmerman (EPN-409). Our objective for the morning was to take down a 440 MHz antenna from a tower located in the city of Palmdale. The antenna was up about 75'. Chris is OSHA CTC certified and has all the necessary safety gear. It took about 1 hour to get the antenna down and we will start using a new antenna located on Ten-Hi Mtn southwest of Palmdale. The coverage will be much better. Below are a few pics from the day.

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LAFD E47 comes under attack while responding

On Halloween evening a fast moving wildfire was reported in the 500 block of Avenue 28 near the intersection of Johnston in Mount Washington area of Los Angeles. Engine 1 reported that they had at least 1 acre of grass moving up hill and ordered additional firefighting resources. While responding to this incident engine 47 came under gun fire on Mission Blvd, with a bullet narrowly missing the driver operator. The bullet came in from Engine 47 side window and exited out the front windshield. Remaining calm, engine 47 personnel continued into the fire and proceeded with fire attack.
Photos and story by Jeff Zimmerman

San Bernardino County Fire - ATV Accident at Mean's Dry Lake

On 10-30-09, at approximately 6pm, an ATV rider crashed at the northwest corner of Mean's Dry lake. Due to her injuries, I requested an Air Ambulance for transport. San Bernardino County BE19, ME122, Morongo Basin Ambulance and CHP responded. Mercy Air 22, based out of Hesperia provided the air transportation.

Photos by EPN-564