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Climberdude
Trad climber
Clovis, CA
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jul 25, 2015 - 07:11pm PT
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I hope no homes are affected by this fire. I was climbing at Chilkook Lake area today and notice smoke to the west. The smoke initially looked like clouds, but since there were no other clouds within view, I assumed it was smoke. When the smoke got darker, I decided to get out of there. When I drove down to Bass Lake, I found that the fire was much closer to Bass Lake probably along the Central Camp Road. It was interesting watching the fire helicopters getting water from Bass Lake to drop of the fire. I hope the fire does not get to Central Camp or Shuteye Ridge.
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Jul 25, 2015 - 08:40pm PT
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The owens river area above crowley is completely socked in with smoke.....Here we go again...
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Jul 25, 2015 - 08:54pm PT
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Somebody should tally up the sources of these fires, once they are finally determined. My $$ is on some kind of human cause, at least 80% of the time.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jul 25, 2015 - 09:01pm PT
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hey there say, climberdude... thanks for letting us folks know...
hoping it gets taken care of before things get worse, :(
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chappy
Social climber
ventura
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Jul 26, 2015 - 07:38pm PT
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Danny!
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chappy
Social climber
ventura
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Jul 26, 2015 - 07:38pm PT
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Damn!
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Jul 26, 2015 - 08:30pm PT
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It's unfortunate that us eastsiders always have to breathe the smoke from these west side fires...I wonder if the wind blew from east to west if it would keep the numb skulls that start these fires out of the west side forests...?
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Jul 26, 2015 - 08:43pm PT
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I doubt it, RJ, because we westerners get to breathe plenty of smokey air, too. I was climbing on Fresno Dome yesterday (my fourth trip in 45 years, but my second in three weeks), and got out before the wind shifted and sent the smoke that way. I do suspect, though, that human activity caused this fire.
John
Edit: "Laissezarian" - I love it, RJ!
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Jul 26, 2015 - 09:24pm PT
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Laissezarian...Glad your out getting after it...You are a better man than me...rj
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jul 27, 2015 - 09:21am PT
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What Chappy said.
Lordy, Lordy! Keep the fingers of fate crossed. Amen.
Two fires last year (?) in the area of Shuteye, etc., Oakhurst dodged a bullet that started in the middle of town and one other that burned up and away from it.
This was in our local paper today, though little info is given as to the Willow fire's origin.
Good luck, Maderans!
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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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Jul 27, 2015 - 09:53am PT
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That whole hill is plagued by dumb people. Have no idea where the dumb people come from, but they are always there, trying hard to torch the whole place down.
Middle of summer and as#@&%es are having huge campfires.
So dumb.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jul 27, 2015 - 08:43pm PT
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hey there say, just checking in ... oh my...
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10b4me
Social climber
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Jul 27, 2015 - 08:55pm PT
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I do suspect, though, that human activity caused this fire.
According to CalFire, ninety-five percent of all wildfires are caused by human activity.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jul 28, 2015 - 06:02am PT
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Looking roughly at the Willow fire's location.
Looking in the direction of Madera city or west of there.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Jul 28, 2015 - 08:57am PT
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gulp.....
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Jul 28, 2015 - 09:09am PT
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Lowell Fire, outside of Colfax, 2,333 Acres, 30% contained.
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this just in
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Justin Ross from North Fork
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Jul 28, 2015 - 09:32am PT
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I felt good with it until yesterday evening when it jumped the retardant line and really started cooking. Lots of dead trees between it and us. Should be OK though, but we will see. The next couple days are gunna be telling.
These four pics were taken by my friend Eric Palmer from his house.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jul 28, 2015 - 09:38am PT
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Good luck, brother Justin and sister Mindy!
You were right on about the huge danger of so many beetle trees out that way.
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this just in
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Justin Ross from North Fork
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Jul 28, 2015 - 09:46am PT
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Thanks Mouse. Yeah if it got close to our neighborhood we'd be done. Must be a hundred dead pines in six parcels around us. We lost them all three weeks ago. Here's to El Nino!
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Jul 28, 2015 - 10:04am PT
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Hoping for the best TJI!!
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Jul 28, 2015 - 11:20am PT
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Scary stuff, Justin. Best thoughts and prayers go out to you, Jeremy, and all my other North Fork and Bass Lake friends (I'd add Central Camp, even though I don't think I know anyone who lives there).
John
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susu
Trad climber
East Bay, CA
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Jul 28, 2015 - 01:20pm PT
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Copy that. What a sinking feeling - sure hope this gets under control fast but fear it'll be a while.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jul 28, 2015 - 08:08pm PT
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hey there say, ... i'll chip in too, justin... hope you will be okay, through this... prayers for all, for safety...
always awful sad news, as to these fires... :(
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rincon
climber
Coarsegold
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Jul 28, 2015 - 09:20pm PT
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Good luck Justin! If you get evacuated you can come here. We have lots of room and you'd be more than welcome...or just stop by for a beer anytime!
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Climberdude
Trad climber
Clovis, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 28, 2015 - 09:25pm PT
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Justin, I am really hoping the best for you and your family.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Jul 29, 2015 - 06:37am PT
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Good luck, good people of North Fork and Bass Lake, I pray for a good outcome.
please rain.
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this just in
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Justin Ross from North Fork
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Jul 29, 2015 - 09:07am PT
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Big thanks to everyone for the thoughts.
I'm sure we will be fine, we have friends in Oakhurst that got evacuated three times last year and had a house to come home to each time. Guess each time they packed less and less, haha.
Thanks Rob for the housing option and the beers. We should get together for dinner and brews at Southgate soon.I'll save your number, that is 559 area code?
Here's a couple IR images from http://ftp.nifc.gov/incident_specific_data/calif_s/2015_Incidents/
Great site for info on about any fire.
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Ken M
Mountain climber
Los Angeles, Ca
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Jul 29, 2015 - 12:04pm PT
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I've been involved in a number of chainsaw training classes just to the west of this location. It's used by the Forest Service, because of the large number of dead trees upon which to cut. A lot of dry brush, as well.
I'd be scared to death of a fire in this terrain, there is so much fuel.
I think the weather is going to have a big impact on what happens in the next few days. I suppose the good news is that there is a lot of road access in the area, the lake is there to dip into, and there are a number of pre-existing firebreaks.
Best wishes for good outcomes for residents!
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two-shoes
Trad climber
Auberry, CA
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Jul 29, 2015 - 04:29pm PT
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Things may be turning for the worse over there today. I hope they will be able to keep it under control, with the winds permitting.
http://sierranewsonline.com/pre-evacuation-advisory-for-cascadel-woods/
From: Sarah Rah rah.sarah72@gmail.com [NFStudio]
UPDATE from Sarah Rah - NF Informal Emergency Group (559-706-9310)
This afternoon Incident Command is issuing pre-evacuation orders to Cascadel and surrounding neighborhoods. Help spread the word. Full evacuation could be called this afternoon or evening, so people have to get prepared.
From SE corner of south perimeter, fire ran half-mile overnight on the east side of the ridge. Crews cannot control it, and some crews have been removed from area due to dangerous conditions. Risk to Cascadel is considered serious.
American Red Cross has links to Animal Rescue options c/o CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ANIMAL DISASTER TEAMwww.CCADT.org.
http://sierranewsonline.com/willow-fire-runs-half-mile-overnight/
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Justin Ross from North Fork
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Jul 29, 2015 - 05:09pm PT
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Yeah Barry, they have told us we will be evacuated this evening. Everything is packed and just watching the airshow from my porch. Hoping the Gods show mercy, but got the most important things with me and so grateful for good friends.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Jul 29, 2015 - 05:37pm PT
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I will do the rain dance when I get home..... it worked when idylwild was surrounded on three sides.
hope to hear good news in the am.
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Tork
climber
Yosemite
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Jul 29, 2015 - 05:41pm PT
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Good luck Justin. Keeping my fingers crossed for you all over there.
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Gene
climber
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Jul 29, 2015 - 06:16pm PT
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Justin,
Thoughts and prayers for your, yours, and all the folks affected by this.
Gene
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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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Jul 29, 2015 - 06:29pm PT
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Hope all goes well, power to the front line.
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two-shoes
Trad climber
Auberry, CA
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Jul 29, 2015 - 07:09pm PT
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Best of luck Justin! Keeping my fingers crossed, and will go outside right now to do the raindance. It must be done naked!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jul 29, 2015 - 10:00pm PT
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hey there say, mouse, say, thanks for the link...
:)
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Jul 30, 2015 - 02:35pm PT
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We could see the glow of flames from my house in Harlan Ranch (far northeast Clovis) last night. Frightening to watch.
John
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tiki-jer
Trad climber
fresno/clovis
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Jul 30, 2015 - 05:17pm PT
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Best of Luck Justin and Mindy......hoping for the best!!
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Jul 30, 2015 - 05:29pm PT
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Good Luck to you guys....
fingers crossed.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jul 30, 2015 - 07:22pm PT
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From rincon's posted link--
Some members of the North Fork community were not happy that vendors have set up booths in town selling “Willow Fire” T-shirts.
One woman shopping at the North Fork Market Wednesday afternoon, who wished to remain anonymous, said she did not like the idea of people making money over what could be a major tragedy for the community.
I saw a T-shirt commemorating the Rim fire but cannot find the picture that I took of the guy's shirt. It was a hot-selling item, he said, due to the fact that is was such a monstrous calamity but the damage to infrastructure was so relatively slight it was a miracle. People liked that.
But vendors in a booth at this stage? I'd be outraged myself, were I living in eastern Madera County, no matter the message on the shirt.
I'm talking CRASS to the MAX!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jul 30, 2015 - 07:54pm PT
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Crunch time on this one.
It could be 4-5,000 acres by tomorrow.
FATE KEEP YOUR FICKLE FINGERS CROSSED!!!!
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rincon
climber
Coarsegold
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Jul 30, 2015 - 08:28pm PT
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Yeah crunch time fer sure mouse. Gonna be a sleepless night for those people evacuated from their homes.
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climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
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Been a stressful few days but I'm happy to report they have just about put it out. I was sick to my stomach when they did their final back fire this morning, but it worked good. If it would have jumped the line Cascadel would have been screwed. So thankful to those firefighters.
Hurried back to basecamp and though the fire was still raging, the back burn was showing success.
Thanks to all who sent us well wishes and offered help. I'm humbled.
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Tork
climber
Yosemite
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Yes Justin, great news! Did you get much rain over there yesterday?
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two-shoes
Trad climber
Auberry, CA
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Yea Justin!
Word has it, that just after 9 pm last night, back-burning operations had already began on the southern end of the fire, when winds started to blow. Gusts were reported to be as high as 40 miles per hour in the Willow Creek drainage, lasting until about 11 pm. Sparks and embers were flying! But, the firefighters apparently held their line!
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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Hey Mouse,
From your post in the hostel yard you could have watched the fire burn for days. Sad. I pulled out to Truckee yesterday for cleaner skies(and work).
Pray for Rain!
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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So ..... are you guys OK???
All the news is about the big ass fire up north.
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