DOG DAYS OF SUMMER OFF THEIR LEASH AGAIN.Byline: Brent Hopkins Staff Writer Record-breaking temperatures Sunday in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, sent residents running indoors for comfort in a late-summer heat wave expected to last at least until Tuesday. In Pasadena, the mercury climbed to 107 degrees, the hottest on a Sept. 17 in more than 60 years. Woodland Hills tied its previous record for the date of 108 degrees, set in 1991. Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. tied its 100-degree record set in 1984. There's only slight relief in sight in the next few days, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the National Weather Service. The forecast until Tuesday is clear and hot, with highs of 95 degrees expected. Weather that has plagued much of the Southwest has migrated to the coast, the National Weather Service reported. ``There's a high pressure zone that's been sitting over the Southwest all summer,'' said Weather Service spokesman Bruce Rockwell. ``Now, it's moved on over our way.'' Firefighters braved searing sear 1 v. seared, sear·ing, sears v.tr. 1. To char, scorch, or burn the surface of with or as if with a hot instrument. See Synonyms at burn1. 2. temperatures as they battled a one-acre brush fire on Oakshire Drive in the Cahuenga Pass The Cahuenga Pass (IPA: [kə'wɛŋgə]) (from the indigenous Tongva language) (el. 745 ft. / 227 m) is a mountain pass through the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains in the Hollywood district of the City at 1:40 p.m. Sunday. A heat wave contributes to the fire danger, Battalion Chief John Miller of the Los Angeles Fire Department The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), also known as the Los Angeles City Fire Department to distinguish it from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. It is the agency that provides fire protection and emergency medical services for the city of Los Angeles. said. ``It makes us real apprehensive, because it makes it real easy to ignite the brush,'' he said. Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey said the fire in the Cahuenga Pass was caused by an electrical malfunction in pool equipment. ``It was an electrical short that started up the wooden fence and moved to the brush,'' Miller said. From there, the fire scorched scorch v. scorched, scorch·ing, scorch·es v.tr. 1. To burn superficially so as to discolor or damage the texture of. See Synonyms at burn1. 2. the lawns of two neighboring homes and caused $2,500 damage to a wooden roof, Miller said. A considerable effort was made to get the fire out quickly, Humphrey said. ``We moved an armada of 60 firefighters and had four helicopters on the scene, but thanks to swift and decisive action by the ground crews, we didn't have to use the helicopter units.'' Department officials are taking precautions against harm to fire crews working in intense heat - for example, making sure they have plenty of water to drink, Humphrey said. ``They have to make sure not to overestimate their abilities or underestimate those of Mother Nature.'' Some Valley residents ignored the heat. ``What can I say?'' said Tarzana resident Jeff Gruenwald, as he sipped a hot coffee while relaxing in the shade in front of Starbucks. ``It's my favorite drink, and I was in the mood.'' Daily News Staff Writer Jennifer Klein contributed to this report. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Firefighter Luis Vargas douses hot spots hot spots acute moist dermatitis. after a fire Sunday on Oakshire Drive in the Cahuenga Pass. Charlotte Schmid-Maybach/Staff Photographer |
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