California Wildfires

At least 14 wildfires occured in Southern California in October, 2007, burning about 240,000 acres, or 374 square miles. In all, over 655 homes and 168 commercial properties ended up in ashes. One hundred-thirty of those homes were in the mountain areas. Around 265,000 people had to flee from their homes. AN estimated 10,000 people took refuge from the fires in Qualcomm Stadium. One out-of-control fire in San Diego County burned down an astonishing 500 homes and 100 commercial properties and covered 145,000 acres of land. Another fire in the San Bernardino National Forest burned 133 homes down to the ground. The smoke from the fires are making more and more Californians concerned about the air they breathe. If they aren't careful, they could end up sick. A tragedy has occcured with the civilians of California and I hope that something like this will never happen again.

Regard the link below if you have any doubts.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21405632/

Tiger Attack in San-Fransisco Zoo

On December 25, 2007, a terrible event took place.Tatiana, a 300-pound, 5-year-old tiger, was provoked by a couple of taunting visitors. It is believed that she climbed out of her cage. It is also believed that the taunting visitors "helped" her escape by somehow putting a board in the moat that surrounded her. Tatiana, after climbing out of her cage, killed a teenager and severely injured two brothers. When the police arrived, they found her sitting next to the body of the dead teenager. The police yelled at the tiger, and out of instinct, she advanced on the officers. The police misinterpreted this movement and shot and killed Tatiana. After this, the police took the dead teenager and the injured men to the hospital and conducted four searches. Fortunately, they found no other victims.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/27/us/27tiger.html