The Westphal WeatherCam view of Echo Mountain at about 4 p.m. this afternoon. While we fortunately don't have fires in our area (cross fingers), the effect of the smoke is evident in this picture -- and in your lungs and throat!
The view from the Mt. WIlson cam at about the same time.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued an advisory urging residents to curtail outdoor activities.
Also, the Chaney Trail Yahoo group reports that Angeles National Forest is closed for the duration to all recreational activities, altho' county hiking trails remain open, as long as they're not in the national forest. Out-of-state US Forest Service fire strike team rangers are being brought in to patrol and stand watch for possible fires. Please make sure you're on county land if you're hiking in the hills during this time.
