This past Friday night delivered a little bit of excitement. I looked out at around 5pm and saw a plume of smoke.

The First Plume of Smoke

It was hard to tell where the fire was from my angle. I learned from the Anza / Aguanga Alerts Facebook page that the fire was on the far side of Aguanga, on Mt. Palomar. Within an hour or so, the smoke reached all the way to Toro Peak.

Smoke Over Toro Peak

The smoke was dramatic as the Sun set.

Evening Falls

As it became darker, it was easier to see the flames.

Flames Visible in the Dark

There were some dramatic moments later in the evening.

Late Evening Fire Glow

By the next morning, the fire was mostly out. Good work by Cal Fire and associated entities. And good luck it was not too dry.

Remnants