Plane crash sparks fire in Agua Dulce

Plane crash sparks fire in Agua Dulce-

Here is some more information on the fire that i posted about previously

AGUA DULCE, LOS ANGELES COUNTY (KABC) -- A small plane crashed in the Agua Dulce on Sunday evening, sparking a small brush fire in a remote area, fire officials said.

Officials said the plane had just taken off from the Agua Dulce Airport when it slammed into the rough terrain near Sierra Highway and Steele Street. Officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department said it set off a 10-to 15-acre brush fire.

The pilot and passenger on board managed to crawl out of the burning wreckage and up to the top of the rugged ridge to call for help. The men were airlifted to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital. Rescuers said the pilot was uninjured and his passenger suffered minor injuries.

"They are extremely lucky," said L.A. County Fire Capt. Mark Savage. "The plane immediately caught fire, they said. They scrambled out of the aircraft and climbed to safety."

Fire crews had contained about 30 percent of the fire by late Sunday night. Officials said they expected full containment by Monday morning.

Authorities will interview the men in the plane to determine the cause of the crash.

I think it is so funny that the lady in here Colleen Reilly mentions her worries about the homes and animals! what about the People???!!  thats what i would be worried about! I actually could see this from my back yard. imm not sure where the plan was going but its likely that he ws making his way to the small airport at the bottom of the valley were he crashed.