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Arson Becomes Murder in Southern California's Esperanza Fire

Four firefighters are dead and another is fighting for his life combating the so-called " Esperanza Fire " in Southern California's Riverside County. Officials say that makes arson a case of murder. Meantime, high winds are pushing the fire into mountain communities west of Palm Springs.

By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Four firefighters are dead and another is fighting for his life combating the so-called "Esperanza Fire" in Southern California's Riverside County. Officials say that makes arson a case of murder. Meantime, high winds are pushing the fire into mountain communities west of Palm Springs.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Frances Anderton
architecture critic and author
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA
Vanessa Romo
LA School Report
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Reporter for the Los Angeles Times

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Arson Becomes Murder in Southern California's Esperanza Fire

Four firefighters are dead and another is fighting for his life combating the so-called " Esperanza Fire " in Southern California's Riverside County. Officials say that makes arson a case of murder. Meantime, high winds are pushing the fire into mountain communities west of Palm Springs.

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Arson Becomes Murder in Southern California's Esperanza Fire

Four firefighters are dead and another is fighting for his life combating the so-called " Esperanza Fire " in Southern California's Riverside County. Officials say that makes arson a case of murder. Meantime, high winds are pushing the fire into mountain communities west of Palm Springs.

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