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Garland — who had a power-play goal in the second period — lofted a wrist shot from the left faceoff circle under the blocker of goalie David Rittich for his 16th goal of the season.

The research I and others have done identifies lofted burning embers as the principal source for starting numerous, simultaneous small ignitions within the community.

On the streets of Altadena, thick black smoke was limiting visibility to several feet in some areas, and howling winds lofted burning embers over the heads of firefighters.

Rocketing embers lofted by hurricane-force winds would eventually push west from Eaton Canyon into central Altadena, scorching a path of destruction that seemed unimaginable in a community not unfamiliar to wildfire.

Several experts noted that the intense gusts lofted embers miles from the fire front, essentially spreading flames through the air — not by brush.