Beverly Fire

[SurfnFish]

The Akawa/Sisters fire is now classified as the #1 priority fire in the US, that designation allowing reinforcements to be dispatched from throughout the west. Those in town remain packed and ready to leave with many having done so already.

My friend Dan who, until yesterday, lived in Schwana, is homeless now. He's a recent widower and now homeless. 76 or 77 years old, man, my heart goes out to him.

So sorry to hear, Buzzy. It's not just losing your home, it's losing a lifetime of memories in all those cabinets and boxes. Starting over at that age with just what was packed into a vehicle is one heavy lift.

 

[Mossback]

It's going to be a tough next two months of fire season I fear.

 

[skyriver]

My friend Dan who, until yesterday, lived in Schwana, is homeless now. He's a recent widower and now homeless. 76 or 77 years old, man, my heart goes out to him.

I hope he had insurance. Let us know if there's any sort of Go Fund Me type of thing for him.

 

[Jim F.]

It's going to be a tough next two months of fire season I fear.

Unfortunately true, that.

Daughter's in laws had to evac to her house Thursday night. An escape to my place would have been next had that been required. The Locust Grove Fire got to within a mile of her place. We are blessed with outstanding fire first reponders in the Tri Cities and the surrounding counties & towns. They stopped this fire quickly in spite of the wind.

 

[Stonedfish]

A couple of satellite photos posted yesterday.
SF

 

[Billy]

If this weekends weather forecast holds true this is going to be really bad. Some of these fires have massive potential to run for miles and miles.

 

[Billy]

The little giant fire was trying to form it's own weather yesterday.

 

[SurfnFish]

From the dept of Ag which is very conservative when discussing climate change related issues.

Climate Change and Wildfire in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington | USDA Climate Hubs

Large fires in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington are associated with warm and dry conditions that are likely to increase with climate change.

www.climatehubs.usda.gov

 

[Mossback]

 

[Jim F.]

Local news just reported I 84 closed both ways between Baker & Ontario due to wildfire.