Getting some chatter from newsgroups about an early morning fire up around Chaney Trail -- it's under control. We have some other matters to take care of immediately, but will follow up when we return.
UPDATE 9 PM: Just received this terse and informative note from Chaney Trail Fire Marshal (well, if not she should be) Alice Wessen:
Small fire around 1:15AM of 50 sq
feet just at the turn out of Chaney Trail. It is being investigated
by the National Forest investigators (it's in their jurisdiction).
Possible arson. It is an area frequented by folks strolling in the
night hours looking to either star watch, make out, or do mischief.
No more details until the report is released. We are all grateful for
the quick response of the fire dept. The fire was out in literally
minutes.
There were emergency vehicles and fire trucks going up and down Chaney till at least 3:30AM.
10 PM UPDATE: Alice tells us that the fire was spotted by a Pasadena police chopper that happened to be flying in the area -- otherwise, it could've gone very bad.
