Published on: 2025-05-05 20:57:53
On November 6, 1961, one of the most costly and destructive residential fires in California history ignited. Especially dry conditions and strong Santa Ana winds (blowing up to 50 miles per hour) accelerated the fire’s spread. Called the “Bel Air Fire,” this nightmare ripped through one of the most high-profile neighborhoods in the country, home to several famous actors and even then Vice President Richard Nixon. In total, the fire destroyed 484 homes and burned more than 6,000 acres. U.S. Bor
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