Forest Service Seeks Public’s Help in La Brea Fire Investigation
Incident: La Brea Fire Wildfire
Released: 8/12/2009
Date: August 12, 2009 Los Padres National Forest
6755 Hollister Ave. #150
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Goleta, CA 93117
Fire Investivation Tip Line: 805-686-5074 www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres
Forest Service Seeks Public's Help in La Brea Fire Investigation
SANTA MARIA, CA... The Forest Service Special Agents on the Fire Investigation Team is asking for the public's assistance to help establish the cause of the La Brea Fire which started on August 8, 2009. Investigators have spoken to witnesses, but are still seeking additional information that may assist with the ongoing investigation into the fire.
Specifically, the investigators are seeking any additional information relating to a tan or gold colored 2004-2005 Chevy van that was last seen on Sierra Madre Road on the afternoon of August 8, on the Los Padres National Forest, east of the city of Santa Maria. The van is similar to that in the attached photo.
Anyone who was in that general area at the time or has other information about the origin of the fire is urged to contact investigators at 805-686-5074. Callers may remain anonymous.
