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Show GREAT FIRE AT SANTA MONICA Santa Monicn, Cal , Nov 20. Fanned by brisk ocean breezes, the fire In the Santa Monica mountains, which was believed extinguished, burst out afresh last night. It swept through dry creek and cold creek canyons and made great progress toward to-ward tho Mallbur ranch embracing thousands of acres of land. Ranchers of the section and Ihelr wies, totalling more than 400 fire fighters, worked desperately in their efforts to stop the advancing flames b back firing Four ranches have been destroyed since the fire began causing a loss of several thousands of dollars in buildings alone. |