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Hanzo · 08-26-2007, 07:18 PM

http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?se...cal&id=5606895

ALTADENA, Aug. 26, 2007 (CNS) - A 12-acre brush fire that broke out Sunday in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains above Altadena was expected to be fully contained by early evening, fire officials said.
About two dozen hikers were evacuated from a nearby campground after the fire broke out around 1:20 p.m. near North Lake Avenue and East Loma Alta Drive, said Captain Mike Brown of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

The area is heavily used by hikers heading to trails in the Angeles National Forest in the Flores Canyon area.
The fire spread up a steep hill, devouring 12 acres, Brown said.
Although the Southland has been under wildfire warnings for most of the summer because of hot and dry conditions, today the weather was mild and muggy, slowing the spread of the flames.
Aircraft dropping flame retardant also helped firefighters get the upper hand.
Officials from the Altadena Sheriff's station blocked roads at Lake Avenue, Mount Curve Avenue, Loma Alta Drive and Marengo Avenue, said Lt. Carrie Stuart.
"We're just blocking streets so the fire department can get in there," she said.
The cause of the fire was under investigation, Brown said.
"They should have a cause for it soon," she said. "I thought I saw some lightning up there, so maybe that's it."

mazer75 · 08-26-2007, 07:30 PM

Hey that's what I saw then! I rode El Prieto, started around 4pm up. There were a bunch of helicopters going back and forth, and I figured it was a fire somewhere.

Sounds like they did a great job stamping it down though!

And it sounds like the weather helped too.

J_Sims · 08-26-2007, 09:37 PM

I saw this burning as i was driving up to Burbank Airport....

Jslow · 05-04-2009, 06:27 PM

anyone know about the original fire in 1907? that cause the mass destruction of this area, or list related links pertaining to topic?

Links preferred

Piranha · 05-04-2009, 06:34 PM

Check out the sites below and be sure to view the links at the bottom of the first webpage. Good reading.

Echo Mountain and the Mount Lowe Railway

and

Mount Lowe Railway

Jslow · 05-04-2009, 06:44 PM

hadn't seen that sight piranha! I had a 100 gal aquarium of piranhas... threw a party and some guests decided to pour a half liter of cuervo in there... I went from 7 to three piranhas... survival of the most hardened party animals....

Good_ol'_slappy · 05-04-2009, 08:38 PM

wow...random

JoeTruth · 05-04-2009, 08:51 PM

Yes, random it is but while we're at it, in addition to what Pirahna suggested, also check out www.mtlowe.net

08-26-2007, 07:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hanzo ~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~	Fire @ Mt Lowe/Echo Mountain http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?se...cal&id=5606895 ALTADENA, Aug. 26, 2007 (CNS) - A 12-acre brush fire that broke out Sunday in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains above Altadena was expected to be fully contained by early evening, fire officials said. About two dozen hikers were evacuated from a nearby campground after the fire broke out around 1:20 p.m. near North Lake Avenue and East Loma Alta Drive, said Captain Mike Brown of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The area is heavily used by hikers heading to trails in the Angeles National Forest in the Flores Canyon area. The fire spread up a steep hill, devouring 12 acres, Brown said. Although the Southland has been under wildfire warnings for most of the summer because of hot and dry conditions, today the weather was mild and muggy, slowing the spread of the flames. Aircraft dropping flame retardant also helped firefighters get the upper hand. Officials from the Altadena Sheriff's station blocked roads at Lake Avenue, Mount Curve Avenue, Loma Alta Drive and Marengo Avenue, said Lt. Carrie Stuart. "We're just blocking streets so the fire department can get in there," she said. The cause of the fire was under investigation, Brown said. "They should have a cause for it soon," she said. "I thought I saw some lightning up there, so maybe that's it."

05-04-2009, 08:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Good_ol'_slappy aka SB	wow...random __________________ Nick

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08-26-2007, 07:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
mazer75 STR Veteran	Hey that's what I saw then! I rode El Prieto, started around 4pm up. There were a bunch of helicopters going back and forth, and I figured it was a fire somewhere. Sounds like they did a great job stamping it down though! And it sounds like the weather helped too.

08-26-2007, 09:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
J_Sims	I saw this burning as i was driving up to Burbank Airport.... __________________ Your actions speak so loud I can't hear a word your saying Big Thanks to ::: http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/

05-04-2009, 06:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jslow Team Walmart/Sony/Hostess	anyone know about the original fire in 1907? that cause the mass destruction of this area, or list related links pertaining to topic? Links preferred

05-04-2009, 06:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Piranha OTB	Check out the sites below and be sure to view the links at the bottom of the first webpage. Good reading. Echo Mountain and the Mount Lowe Railway and Mount Lowe Railway

05-04-2009, 06:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jslow Team Walmart/Sony/Hostess	hadn't seen that sight piranha! I had a 100 gal aquarium of piranhas... threw a party and some guests decided to pour a half liter of cuervo in there... I went from 7 to three piranhas... survival of the most hardened party animals....

05-04-2009, 08:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
JoeTruth	Yes, random it is but while we're at it, in addition to what Pirahna suggested, also check out www.mtlowe.net

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