11.   Only about half of the homes scattered through the rugged Point Reyes seashore area were in immediate danger, thanks to the seaward winds.

12.   Police speculated that a smuggling gang, trafficking drugs or guns in the rugged area, were behind the attack.

13.   American troops were trying to evacuate the wounded men from the rugged mountainous area, the military said in a statement.

14.   But this, and the Gap, are by no means the only things going for this rugged area.

15.   Crews built a line around the western third of the blaze, but the eastern two-thirds were in the rugged area closest to the homes.

16.   Few details were available because the rugged area is difficult to reach and communications are poor.

17.   For days, Afghan tribesmen have tried to push their way into the rugged area, but have met stiff resistence from al-Qaida fighters.

18.   For days, Afghan tribesmen have tried to push their way into the rugged area, but have met stiff resistance from al-Qaida fighters.

19.   Four firefighters were killed while battling a wildfire in a rugged area of the North Cascades.

20.   Four firefighters were killed while battling a wildfire in a rugged area of the North Cascades, and another was hospitalized in serious condition.