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FIRE GALLERY: Canyon gets wake up call
The fire started shortly before 10 a.m. in a hilly area off Dawson Canyon Road.
Within minutes, the fire grew.
Here’s how it looked when the first engine company arrived.
Firefighters prepare to approach the blaze.
Several roads are gated and keys are necessary to unlock gates to allow firefighters access.
The fire crested the hill within minutes of starting.
A helicopter drops its water load.
Two helicopters were used to fight the blaze with water from Lake Mathews.
A sheet of water douses the area.
Two tankers dropped fire retardant, creating a pink haze.
As a firefighters still work to extinguish the blaze, area residents show relief when it’s apparent the fire has been contained. From left: Martin Lange, Dave Davies, Jannlee Watson, Bob Paul, Barbara Paul and Amie Kinne.
El Sobrante Landfill sent a water tanker to the scene in case it was needed.
Although the blaze was contained at 10:44 a.m., firefighters were still dousing hot spots two hours later.
