A couple of interesting articles discussing the aftermath of the Mount Diablo fire, which burned 3,100 acres over six days earlier this month, are listed below.
This view of the fire, an hour or two after it started, was drawn from the backseat of the car, driving along 680 through Walnut Creek.
Read more:
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Wildlife-winners-losers-in-Mt-Diablo-fire-4807527.php
http://baynature.org/articles/mount-diablo-fire-may-not-all-bad-in-long-term/