During the last month’s heat wave, residents of Harbison Canyon tried not to worry. Sources: Mapzen, OpenStreetMap (Sources: Mapzen, OpenStreetMap)In Harbison Canyon, there is no escaping the 2003 Cedar fire. Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times A view of Harbison Canyon from Crows Nest Lane. Afterward, Harbison Canyon became known as a fire trap, a place where flames don’t pass through; they linger and double back. Ed Manning, a former volunteer fireman, stayed in the town to protect his home during the 2003 blaze.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 27, 2017 12:56 UTC