Newscaster (with great intensity): Here now to update us on the fire in Griffith Park is fire chief Rick Bleeve. Rick, can you tell us where this fire is burning?
Rick: It’s burning a half acre of ground and is located above the zoo. We’ve got a few helicopters and several trucks on the scene.
Long Pause
Newscaster: Uh huh, and when you say it’s “above” the zoo, do you mean it’s up a hill from the zoo, or it’s located North of the zoo?
Rick: You know, I really couldn’t tell you. I haven’t spoken with the crew yet.
Newscaster (with dwindling intensity): And it’s a half an acre?
Rick: As far as I know. Yes.
Newscaster (zero intensity): And you said you’ve got some trucks out there.
Rick: That’s right.
Newscaster: Alright, Rick. Well, thank you very much for keeping us updated on this fire, burning near Griffith Park.
Rick: You bet.
So much for breaking news. I could have given you the exact same information just by looking out my window. But, hey, I’m no expert.
