By Cynthia Houng
Driving home from the mountains last night, we crossed over the hill's brow and saw Angel Island outlined in flame.
Photo by SFist reader Jay Rodriguez, taken from neighboring Yerba Buena Island. See more of Jay's photographs on SFist
The fire shimmered on the Bay, a dark coppery red. From our vantage point in the East Bay hills, the red flames resembled molten lava.
Later, on the news, we watched helicopters circle over head, white flames gathering where land meets water. The weekend was dry and hot, and strong winds fanned the flames. The Angel Island spread from 5 acres to ten, growing exponentially by the hour.
This morning, the fire is about 20% contained, and a hazy brown film hangs over the bay, marring an otherwise crystalline morning.
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