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Smoke billows in Stevenson Ranch, near Magic Mountain, threatening homes Monday. About 15,000 residents were evacuated from the area as fires erupted. By Thursday, the blaze was fully contained and burned 2,824 acres.

Facing the flames

( Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times / October 22, 2007 )

Smoke billows in Stevenson Ranch, near Magic Mountain, threatening homes Monday. About 15,000 residents were evacuated from the area as fires erupted. By Thursday, the blaze was fully contained and burned 2,824 acres.

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