This morning we had a rare occurrence - some sprinkles. I'll take it. It sure was muggy though. I love to walk when it is cloudy with the possibility of rain.
Walked out to the road - looking west. I had to wait to take this photo - so many cars up that early going to work and school.
The pond behind our subdivision - the grasses are so dry.
They are pretty though when there is a breeze...
Received this text from a friend - looks like a fire on the west side
Checked out the PGE Fire Cams, and sure enough -
The news said a big rig and a car had a head-on collision by the visitor center of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. The big rig is fully engulfed and the fire has now spread to the vegetation. There is one fatality.
This is the same area that was hit back in July 2018. The Carr Fire.
Praying this does not spread - with our dry grasses and terrain, this could get out of hand real quick and head straight into town like it did back in 2018.
I am in no danger - I am way over on the East side - this is the Whiskeytown Lake (west side) where we take Laydee to swim.
They have named this the Kennedy Fire.
Hwy 299 is closed both ways.
I just heard the fire is at 15 acres - and Cal Fire and all agencies are plummeting the fire with all kinds of air support. The foliage was just starting to come back - I would think since most of the trees are already gone, it shouldn't be as fierce and may get put down fast.
Yesterday it got to 113 but so far today is not as hot.
I am so sick of the HOT weather and constant threat of fire. I'll be so glad when our rainy season comes.
PS -
Oh no how awful about the accident and the fire.
ReplyDeleteThat is a nice time to go walking!
Oh dear. Sure hope that fire can be put out quickly. stay safe!
ReplyDeleteOH, I do pray they can get the fire under control before it is too late. Glad you are on the other side of town, but still it will affect you if it continues. Praying for all concerned. 113 degrees is certainly way too hot!! I don't know how you stand it! We die when it gets near 100, but we also have high humidity with it, which always makes it feel hotter. We did get a big thunderstorm this afternoon and some good rain, but we need a lot more rain too. Our pond is drying up. But it goes through this every year and then the rains come and fill it back up. Praying it will do so soon...for you and for us! Take care my friend. Stay safe...and cool.
ReplyDeleteOh no, I'm sorry to hear of the loss of life in the accident. And the fire that started as a result is truly a concern. Perhaps those sprinkles will come back soon and you'll get a real rain to help the firefighters.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, what a huge fire from a wreck! The mountains are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteDearest Debby,
ReplyDeleteHad to look up what a big rig was... A tractor trailer thus.
Always so sad that those wildfires got started due to human errors.
Let's hope it will be under control soon!
Those tall palm trees in your picture make it look so tropical.
We had some good rain again later in the afternoon. Got lucky for making it back and forth to Atlanta without any rain.
The grass looks so lush and green.
Hugs,
Mariette
Oh too bad about the accident and the resulting fire hope they get it out quickly!
ReplyDeleteThat is awful about the accident that occurred. I'm so sorry to hear this. When I had my plant flight and was driving down the mountain, I saw a sprinkle or two also. It rained last year in September. You mentioned the rainy season - when does that usually come here, in Fall? I'm tired of the hot weather also. Patiently waiting for Fall. ; )
ReplyDelete~Sheri