In Southern California the hottest part of summer has not arrived (yet!), but over the weekend it was dry and windy enough for a brush fire to kick up. In fact, I took the photo above from Santa Clarita - looking North. You can see the fire burning in the background, with Six Flags Magic Mountain and College of the Canyons in the foreground.
This wildland fire is in Hungry Valley - near the Grapevine portion of the I-5 freeway just north of Los Angeles. The fire quickly burned 1,500 acres and is currently 30% contained.
This is a fairly minor wildfire. But given the likelihood of an active wildfire season and with the dangers of July 4th fireworks right around the corner, this could be another indication of significant wildland fire potential.
For the most up-to-date info on all current wildfires, check out the (free) Active Fire Map provided by the USDA Forest Service. And check the (low cost) Smartphone Apps provided by Wildfire Pro.
And prepare now for this wildland fire season! Stock up on your supplies of wildland fire gear and wildland fire equipment.
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