Wildfire on 580, photo

Astounding how fast this wildfire on Hwy 580 near Grand Ave., Oakland, exploded and leapt tree high within minutes. Despite last week's rain, the trees and bushes are already bone-dry. I did not have my camera when it erupted, by the time I ran in to grab it, and up to the overpass for a view, the firemen managed to arrive on the scene and put it out in record time. We were all glad it was white smoke. Grassfire vs. industrial fire. I was shocked to see the flames erupt like that. Very nearly an explosion. Combustion at work. And so tall, tall as those trees.