The Spanish Peaks can be seen for many miles and have been used for for hundreds of years as a landmark by those passing through the area. The Ute and Comanche Indians called the mountains Wahatoya which means Breasts of the Earth or Breasts of the World.
A third was destroyed on the deck of the carrier USS Forrestal when a missile fired accidentally from another plane hit either the plane next to McCain's or, less likely, his own aircraft, triggering a disastrous fire that killed 134 sailors and nearly killed McCain.
Before and after: Where the Thomas fire destroyed buildings in Ventura. Here are all the major fires in Southern California. UPDATES: 7:10 p.m.: This article was updated after officials declared the Thomas fire as the largest wildfire in California history. This article was originally published at 2 p.m. Be the first to comment Hide Comments