New fire patrols

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Mayor Antonio Villaraigoisa ordered that city officials increase fire patrols in high risk hillside and canyon areas on Red Flag hazard days. The move is designed to more quickly identify brush fires and get fire department resources there as quickly as possible. Also, officials said Griffith Park will be closed until at least Thursday.

-Rong-Gong Lin II