Call it The Fire That Refused To Die! For two days, this fire has crept along the foothills, always looking like it was pretty much out by nightfall. Then overnight, the fire strikes and spreads with errant winds. I was just outside checking the fire which is about 4 blocks north of my house now. There is almost no smoke as the water dropping helicopters and retardant dropping bombers are hammering it with a vengence until they are grounded at sundown. I think the crisis is over, but I have been wrong twice now and the mandatory evacuations to edge of town at Michillinda are still in effect. So, I have to wonder if the fire officials know something I don't. Only time will tell.

I have been taking photos throughout this incident. You can see them in my Photobook album. [link]

Our safety throughout this is completely, entirely due to the incredible firefighters [link] who have put themselves on the line, both on the ground and in the air. Thank you, all of you. We can't pay you enough or thank you enough for what you do.



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