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  • Firefighters appear at the scene of a fire that destroyed the Rinconcito Del Mar restaurant in Victorville on Monday, Oct. 14, 2013.
  • A decades-old restaurant in Victorville was destroyed in a fire early Monday. Crews were able to save other businesses.
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  • Parishioners of Crouch Memorial Church hold worship services at Soul Enrichment Church in South Los Angeles on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013.
  • Parishioners of Crouch Memorial Church held worship services on the first Sunday since a fire destroyed their sanctuary.
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  • Firefighters gather at the scene of a fire in the 600 block of South Bullis Road in Compton on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013.
  • Three people were transported to the hospital with burns following an early morning fire in Compton on Saturday.
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  • A firefighter is rescued from a burning church in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013.
  • A historic L.A. church went up in flames Tuesday, and three firefighters were injured in the battle to douse the flames.
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  • A wildfire burns near Camp Pendleton on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013.
  • All evacuation orders have been lifted at Camp Pendleton, where firefighters gained ground on a huge brush fire.
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  • Fire engines gather near the scene of a fire near Silverado in Orange County in this October 2013 photo.
  • Firefighters have made significant progress against a mulch fire near Silverado in Orange County.
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  • A historic church in Los Angeles that was built in 1895 went up in flames on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013.
  • A historic church in Los Angeles that was built in 1895 went up in flames on Tuesday. See photos from the scene.
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  • A wildfire burns near Camp Pendleton on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013.
  • Crews gained ground on a brush fire Monday burning near Camp Pendleton in San Diego County that began on Saturday.
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  • A fire burns near Camp Pendleton on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013.
  • Firefighters were battling a mulch fire in Silverado that injured a firefighter and was threatening at least one structure.
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  • A fire burns near Camp Pendleton on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013.
  • Crews made progress Sunday on a brush fire that broke out at Camp Pendleton Saturday afternoon.
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  • A flag blows in the wind in this undated file photo.
  • Even though red-flag warnings have expired, wind advisories remain in effect Sunday for parts of Southern California.
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  • A home on the 200 block of Markland Drive in Monterey Park is seen in flames Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013.
  • An investigation is underway into a house fire in Monterey Park. Several people reported hearing an explosion.
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  • Smoke rises from a brush fire at the transition of the 5 and 14 freeways near the Newhall Pass on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013.
  • Firefighters battled a brush fire near the transition of the 5 and 14 freeways near the Newhall Pass on Saturday.
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  • Smoke rises from a brush fire at the transition of the 5 and 14 freeways near the Newhall Pass on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013.
  • Firefighters battled a brush fire near the transition of the 5 and 14 freeways near the Newhall Pass on Saturday.
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  • A map of Camp Pendleton is seen in this file photo.
  • Firefighters were battling a brush fire burning and threatening structures in Camp Pendleton Saturday.
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  • Palm trees sway in the wind in the Inland Empire on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013.
  • High winds are causing an increased fire danger across the Southland, and drivers in the I.E. are reporting bumpy commutes.
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fire, wildfire center, rob mcmillan
  • Palm trees sway in the wind in the Inland Empire on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013.
  • High winds are causing an increased fire danger across the Southland, and drivers in the I.E. are reporting bumpy commutes.
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  • Palm trees sway in the wind in the Inland Empire on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013.
  • High winds are causing an increased fire danger across SoCal and drivers in the I.E. are reporting bumpy commutes.
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  • Fire crews douse a fire that erupted after a semi-truck crashed into a CarMax lot near Rose Avenue in Oxnard on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013.
  • A semi-truck crashed into a CarMax dealership in Oxnard Saturday morning, causing several cars on the lot to catch fire.
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  • Fire crews douse a fire that erupted after a semi-truck crashed into a CarMax lot near Rose Avenue in Oxnard on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013.
  • A semi-truck crashed into a CarMax dealership in Oxnard Saturday morning, causing several cars on the lot to catch fire.
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  • Smoke rises from a brush fire at the transition of the 5 and 14 freeways near the Newhall Pass on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013.
  • Firefighters battled a brush fire near the transition of the 5 and 14 freeways near the Newhall Pass on Saturday.
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  • A fire engine is shown near the scene of a transformer fire in the 3500 block of Quincy Avenue in Simi Valley on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013.
  • Some residents in a Simi Valley neighborhood were briefly evacuated Saturday after some trees caught fire near homes.
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  • A fire engine is shown near the scene of a transformer fire in the 3500 block of Quincy Avenue in Simi Valley on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013.
  • Some residents in Simi Valley were briefly evacuated Saturday after some trees caught fire near homes.
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  • The Santa Ana winds blow through palms trees in Fontana on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013.
  • Winds are whipping up in the I.E. and other parts of SoCal as the heat settles and creates a fire danger this weekend.
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  • A sign tells drivers to slow down due to the wind on Oct. 4, 2013.
  • The strong winds are a concern for drivers of high-profile vehicles. Officials urge drivers to take it slow.
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  • Several homes were destroyed in a fire at a mobile home park in Oxnard Friday, Oct. 4, 2013.
  • Several homes were destroyed in a fire at a mobile home park in Oxnard Friday afternoon.
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  • Several homes were destroyed in a fire at a mobile home park in Oxnard Friday, Oct. 4, 2013.
  • Several homes were destroyed in a fire at a mobile home park in Oxnard Friday afternoon.
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  • The tail of a small plane that crashed at Santa Monica Airport on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, is seen.
  • The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office has identified all four victims from the deadly jet crash at Santa Monica Airport.
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fire, airport news, santa monica, plane crash, los angeles news
  • A sign shows the fire danger level on Friday, Oct. 04, 2013, in Southern California.
  • Firefighters are on high alert and bracing for what they call some of the worst fire conditions in five years.
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  • Strong winds knocked down trees across the Santa Clarita Valley on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013.
  • Strong winds knocked down trees across the Santa Clarita Valley on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013.
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  • A sign indicates the fire danger in Southern California on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013.
  • The strong winds are a concern for drivers of high-profile vehicles. Officials urge drivers to take it slow.
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  • ABC7 Reporter Sid Garcia talks to fire officials on Oct. 4, 2013.
  • Extra fire personnel and engines are ready for the windy conditions this weekend across Southland California.
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  • A sign indicates that a red flag warning is in effect and parking restrictions will be enforced.
  • High winds and rising temperatures across Southern California are keeping firefighters on high alert.
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  • An air tanker is seen in San Bernardino on Oct. 3, 2013.
  • During the red flag warning, it's go time for pilots at the U.S. Forest Service air tanker base in San Bernardino.
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  • A sign indicates that a red flag warning is in effect and parking restrictions will be enforced.
  • High winds and rising temperatures are in the forecast for Southern California Thursday, posing a threat of wildfires.
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  • An aircraft drops fire retardant during a wildfire in this undated file photo.
  • High winds and rising temperatures are in the forecast for the Southland Thursday, posing a threat of wildfires.
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  • Firefighters work to put out a house fire in Cerritos in the 19400 block of Jacob Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013.
  • An empty home undergoing renovations in Cerritos went up in flames overnight in the 19400 block of Jacob Avenue.
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  • Firefighters are shown in this undated file photo.
  • High winds and rising temps are in the forecast for the Southland Thursday, posing a threat for wildfires.
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  • Authorities investigate the wreckage of a plane crash at Santa Monica Airport on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013.
  • Four bodies were found in the wreckage of a plane crash at Santa Monica Airport, the coroner's office said Tuesday.
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fire, airport news, santa monica, plane crash, los angeles news, sid garcia
  • Authorities investigate the wreckage of a plane crash at Santa Monica Airport on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013.
  • Four bodies were found in the wreckage of a plane crash at Santa Monica Airport, the coroner's office said Tuesday.
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santa monica, fire, airport news, plane crash, eyewitness news
  • Authorities investigate the wreckage of a plane crash at Santa Monica Airport on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013.
  • Four bodies were found in the wreckage of a plane crash at Santa Monica Airport, the coroner's office said Tuesday.
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  • The family of Savannah Underwood held a news conference Tuesday to thank everyone for their care and support.
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  • Investigators examine the wreckage of a plane crash at the Santa Monica Airport on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013.
  • Four bodies were found in the wreckage of a plane crash at Santa Monica Airport, the coroner's office said.
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plane crash, fire, airport news, santa monica, eyewitness news
  • A fire ripped through a strip mall at the corner of La Mirada Boulevard and Leffingwell Road on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013.
  • A fire ripped through a La Mirada strip mall early Tuesday morning, damaging at least five businesses.
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  • A fire ripped through a strip mall at the corner of La Mirada Boulevard and Leffingwell Road on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013.
  • A fire ripped through a La Mirada strip mall early Tuesday morning, damaging at least five businesses.
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  • Mark Benjamin, and his son, Luke Benjamin are seen in these undated photos.
  • The CEO of a construction company and his son were believed to be aboard a small jet that crashed at Santa Monica Airport.
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santa monica, fire, airport news, plane crash, eyewitness news
  • Mark Benjamin, and his son, Luke Benjamin are seen in these undated photos.
  • The CEO of a construction company and his son were believed to be aboard a small jet that crashed at Santa Monica Airport.
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fire, airport news, santa monica, plane crash, los angeles news
  • Wreckage of a small private jet that crashed at the Santa Monica Airport is seen on Monday, Sept. 30, 2013.
  • The CEO of a construction company and his son were believed to be aboard a small jet that crashed at Santa Monica Airport.
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  • A small jet that departed from Hailey, Idaho, crashed and caught fire at Santa Monica Airport on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013.
  • Sunday's plane crash in Santa Monica has revived the debate over safety since the airport is near a residential area.
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  • Wreckage of a small private jet that crashed at the Santa Monica Airport is seen on Monday, Sept. 30, 2013.
  • The CEO of a construction company and his son were believed to be aboard a small jet that crashed at Santa Monica Airport.
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