The fire more than doubled in size overnight to 85000 acres.

 

whoa! That's scary

 

 

http://inciweb.org/incident/1856/

 

Did the transmission towers burn?

 

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009...n-in-peril.html

 

Not yet on Mt. Wilson. The estimated containment date has just been moved back one week to 9/15.

 

The Station Fire is now estimated to be 105,000 acres. The fire is spreading east and north with some northwest spread. Firefighters are making some progression on the NW edge of the fire. Small scale firing operations to help in suppression efforts are taking place north of La Canada Flintridge and Glendale. A hotshot crew and engines from Glendale Fire Department and LA County are reporting that they are experiencing success with the mission. 65 personnel have been pulled back from Chileao Flats for safety reasons. Crews, engines, water tenders are working in the Mt. Wilson area.

 

Been watching the updates on CBC. Still thinking of you, the Mrs. and your furballs.