The Sand Fire of 2016 was in the hills east and just south of highway 14 (Anelope Valley Fwy) and north of Interstate 210. It was near the towns of Santa Clarita, Sylmar, San Fernando, and Humphreys California.

Pyrolyzed Calcium Oxalate Phytoliths

Charred Silica Phytoliths

Ash Structure

Charred Wood and Bark

Charred Stomata

Other Charred Plant Parts

Fire Retardant