Park rangers warn of danger

The union representing city Department of Recreation and Parks workers stepped up its protest Thursday of cuts, warning that fewer park rangers will be on duty, thus endangering the public and creating fears of a repeat of last summer when a fire broke out in Griffith Park. Daily News.

"This is strictly a public-safety issue," Ranger Pete Steuer said. "My concern is we have the Santa Ana winds due, and we don't want a repeat of the last fire we had in Griffith Park. What this is doing is taking eyes away from the danger."

The rangers also are needed to help with tourists who come from around the world to see the Hollywood sign, visit the Griffith Observatory and make use of the park, Steuer said.