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Anaheim Declares Local Emergency Due to Fires
ANAHEIM, CA - (November 15, 2008) - The City of Anaheim has proclaimed a local emergency, and has requested the Governor of  the State of California proclaim a state of emergency, as reported by Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle.

More than 12,600 residents from 4,500 homes have been evacuated.

Please visit www.anaheim.net, tune in to channel 3 (local only) or call 714-765-4333 for continual updates.

Contacts: 
Maria Sabol
PIO, Anaheim Fire Department
714-620-6234

Ruth Ruiz
PIO, City of Anaheim
714-420-7797 cell


Media Contact: Ruth Ruiz 714.765.5060                                                                                                        more city news

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