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Orange County Fires Still Burn Fiercely
October 26, 2007

The Santiago brush fire is still burning fiercely in the Santa Ana Mountains. The fire is still threatening nearly 750 homes in the Silverado Canyon area of Orange County and is burning toward Riverside County. The Santiago fire is 30% contained, but its threatening valuable communications equipment on Modjeska Peak. The fire is currently being fought by over a thousand fire fighters, over 100 fire engines and several aircraft.

Orange County Fire Authority officials have determined that the fire was intentionally set in two different locations along the eastern side of Santiago Canyon on Sunday. There is a $250,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the arsonist, including $100,000 offered by Los Angeles radio station KFI-AM 640.

If you or your family has been injured by a fire caused by the negligent or intentional actions of a third party, contact a California personal injury attorney at The Reeves Law Group for a free consultation.

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Anaheim Apartment Fire Displaces Residents
October 08, 2007

An apartment fire blazed across a residential complex in Anaheim, California, destroying apartments and cars and leaving at least 40 families homeless. This is the second major fire in Orange County in the past week. Last Sunday a fire broke out in an apartment in Costa Mesa, California, where a family of nine lived.

According to the Orange County Register, the Anaheim fire is believed to have originated in the carport of the apartment complex at around 3 am. Fire fighters from Anaheim and nearby Fullerton succeeded in dousing the flames about an hour and a half later, but by then the fire had consumed at least 4 apartments and several cars. The heat was so intense that the steel columns that support the building bowed, and rescue workers had to place wooden beams to prevent the building from collapsing. The total damage was estimated at $260,000. The cause of the fire has not yet been identified.

Many of the apartments were home to large families, as many as 8 or 9 in some instances. California law prohibits building laws that place any cap on the number of residents living in an apartment.

For now, displaced residents are being put up in hotels as they come to terms with the loss of all their possessions. The American Red Cross has voiced concerns that a couple of nights in a hotel will hardly be enough to help them recover from the tragedy.

A fire takes barely a second to ignite and can cause massive destruction in mere minutes. Every year, millions of dollars are lost nationwide to fires and explosions. In many cases, a fire occurs as the result of improper safety regulations in buildings and apartment complexes.

If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a fire caused by negligence or safety code violations, the personal injury lawyers at The Reeves Law Group may be able to help you receive compensation for your losses.

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