California forest fires are nothing new. Every time you turn around you hear about another forest fire and how it is threatening prominent areas of California. This story did not seem to be anything unusual. Except....
This article was very short, with only the facts. There are no quotes, direct or partial. The reporter could have contacted people in the area, or the chief of the fire department to get a comment on the story.
It did not lack anything except that connection to the readers. If the author had found a source, it would have made this story more than just another California forest fire.
The story can be found at:
http://www.usatoday.com/weather/wildfires/2008-10-06-los-padres-wildfire_N.htm
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Sometimes we need just a quick update. Associated Press is good at that. Better to have a little something to follow a running story than never to follow up.
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