Here's what we know about the 4 people who died in recent California fires
October 15, 2019 | News | No Comments
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It brings great sadness today to mourn the loss of our own, the beloved Captain Albert Torres of the Los Angeles Park Rangers Captain Torres dedicated over 40 years of service to the parks of Los Angeles. He has left an everlasting impact on many. He has provided safety to the public, sharing his vast knowledge on plants and wildlife and his constant willingness to offer mentorship and counseling. Over the course of his career, he has worked in every one of the parks in the City of LA. Captain Torres has worked every position and assignment in the Park Ranger Division, including acting Chief. Captain Torres created the “CityWide” Unit which focuses on the homeless outreach and cleanups throughout all of the City of Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife Cheryl Torres, daughter Elizabeth Torres and son Brian Torres. Captain Albert Torres, A true Park Ranger E.O.W. 10/12/19 0713hrs #cityoflosangeles #losangelesparkrangers #recreationandparks #captainalberttorres #citywide #thingblueline #thinredline #thinghgreenline #mountedunit #parkranger #toprotectandpreserve
Cpt. Albert Torres, a veteran L.A. Park Ranger of 40 years, had a heart attack Friday after he had been patrolling the parks affected by the fire. He died the next morning in a hospital.
According to officials, Torres worked in every Los Angeles park in every position and assignment, including acting chief. He created the CityWide unit that focuses on homeless outreach and cleanups throughout Los Angeles.
L.A. City Atty. Mike Feuer remembered Torres as a dedicated and upbeat park ranger.
“What an incredible public service legacy for Los Angeles. We will miss him,” Feuer wrote on social media over the weekend.
Torres is survived by his wife, Cheryl Torres, a daughter, Elizabeth Torres, and a son, Brian Torres.
Lois Arvickson
Lois Arvickson, 89, died in a mobile home park in the 1100 block of Villa Calimesa Lane that was destroyed by the Sandalwood fire. Family members said neighbors reported seeing her get into her car, but it’s unclear what happened next. Her son saw TV news coverage that showed her home being destroyed by the fire and her car still in the driveway.
According to Riverside County coroner’s officials, Arvickson died in her home.
Unknown victim
Late Friday, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reported that it had found the remains of a second person in the Calimesa mobile home park. Deputy Robyn Flores, a spokeswoman for the Sheriff’s Department, said she did not have more information about the person’s gender or age.
Riverside County coroner’s officials have yet to identify the remains.
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