[3] A state of emergency was declared by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on October 13 in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
[4] One person lost their life due to the low visibility on highways because of the smoke from the fire.
[5] The Sesnon fire sent shock waves through the southern California area, raging out of control and burning thousands of acres each day.
Antonio Villaraigosa declared a local emergency for the entire City of Los Angeles.
A few days later California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a State of Emergency for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.