Canyon Fire 2, which torched 9,000-plus acres and destroyed homes, ignited by embers from previous fire

ANAHEIM – The devastating Canyon Fire 2 that scorched more than 9,000 acres and destroyed 25 structures last month was started when high winds pushed smoldering embers from a clump of oak ignited by the previous Canyon Fire in the same area, Anaheim Fire and Rescue officials said Monday.
“The winds that came up were some of the strongest winds we have had in years,” Chief Randy R. Bruegman said during a news conference. “It was an environment created by that wind.”A