Underground fire on Torres Martinez Reservation
Thursday, September 14, 2006
A fire is burning underground at a dump on the Torres Martinez Cahuilla Reservation in California.
The dump has been closed by a federal judge for violating federal environmental guidelines.
The fire, however, still poses a threat to an estimated 7,000 people who live within a mile of the site.
The fire has been burning since last month. If it is not controlled, crews say it could burn for 10 years.
Get the Story:
East Valley firefighters battle underground fire
(KESQ 9/14)
Relevant Links:
Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians -
http://www.torresmartinez.org
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