The Chief wrote:fatdad wrote:Everyone's been saying that the fire is fueled by brush that hasn't burned in 40 yrs. That's a long time for fuel to accumulate.
I am amazed at the non proactive controlled burns that never happened over the years.
Too late now...
The answer most likely will be found here:
http://www.aqmd.gov/hb/attachments/2001/01112ca.doc
If my memory serves me correctly La Canada performed a limited controlled burn a few years ago and caught hell for it.