Spokesman for the Los Angeles Fire Department
Spokesman for the Los Angeles Fire DepartmentPROFILE
Brian Humphrey
Guest
FROM Brian Humphrey
Which Way, L.A.?
Is There Too Much Of A Fire Danger For Fireworks? The so-called 'rainy season' that ended three days ago is the driest in Los Angeles since record keeping began 130 years ago. Rainfall was nearly a foot less than normal. We’ve already seen some major fires, and local officials are stepping up education and enforcement to deal with brush clearance - and fireworks.
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