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California Fires — Malibu to San Diego: 5 Things U & the Celebrities Can Do When Your Home is Threatened

Oct. 22nd 2007

fire_01.jpgThe California fires continue to rage this morning, covering an area north of Malibu southward to San Diego.  Right now, there are 11 major wildfires that have already decimated over 30,000 acres of land.  And more wildfires are expected: burning embers will be carried by the Santa Ana winds throughout more of dry Southern Californian land today. 

It’s rumored that the fires began after high winds blew down some power lines, which landed in dry brush with their small electrical sparks starting all this.  The San Diego fires have already claimed one life this morning.  A map of the California fires can be found at the National Weather Service California Fire Site.

What celebrities are at risk here?  Who’s been evacuated?  What should they — and you — do if faced when fire (or other natural disaster) threatens your home? What’s the law here?

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