Wildfire Contained Quickly in Angeles Forest

A small wildfire burned approximately one half acre of thick brush near the Depatment of Water and Power plant in San Francisquito Canyon in dry north east winds on 10-17-2012. The fire originated under power lines and had large potential should it have escape initial attack. Heavy helicopters and fixed wing sooper scoopers from the County of Los Angeles quickly contained the blaze as ground forces came in to mop up the fire. 

Much cooler weather is expected this week, however on Saturday the strong onshore push will create gusty canyon winds in the Antelope Valley. Some light precipitation maybe possible early next week north of Point Conception and heavy drizzle is predicted n the LA Basin with dense fog in the morning hours.