Photo stories: Gloria Fires: 09wildfires01

Emilio Diaz Jr., 8, of Soledad holds his 4-year-old sister, Kiria, as they watch wildfires burn through the hills in east Soledad from their home along the 300 block of East Street. According to CAL FIRE Cpt. James Dellamonica, the Gloria Fire in Soledad was caused by agricultural fireworks, a type of sparkler used to scare birds and ground squirrels.
Augest 23, 2009

Emilio Diaz Jr., 8, of Soledad holds his 4-year-old sister, Kiria, as they watch wildfires burn through the hills in east Soledad from their home along the 300 block of East Street. According to CAL FIRE Cpt. James Dellamonica, the Gloria Fire in Soledad was caused by agricultural fireworks, a type of sparkler used to scare birds and ground squirrels.