Wildfires

wlyon · 08-18-2017, 09:49 PM

Picture taken from my house of a 15000 acre timber fire. As I post this it is making a tremendous run to the East hence the smoke column. We also have 4 other even larger fires around us. Not a real problem where my house is except the ash and constant valley of smoke. Bill

Edward Tinker · 08-18-2017, 09:59 PM

My parents have said that smoke is all over Washington from fires there too...

Keep safe!

Diver6106 · 08-18-2017, 10:18 PM

Stay safe... My sister & brother-in-law's land was burned up just NW of Niarada in Spring Hollow a few years back. They weren't on it, but it broke their heart. But then they seeded Grizzlies up there also.

Norme · 08-19-2017, 07:28 AM

Hi Bill,
We were subject to a mandatory evacuation of a week in the Four Mile Canyon Fire, the most destructive in Colorado's history, a few years ago. Over 160 homes were lost. It was a very anxious time for us as the fire came within a mile of our home. I hope that you continue to have favorable winds.
Best regards, Norm

alanint · 08-19-2017, 07:40 AM

Our problem here is thunderstorms. We are now considered the lightning capital of the US.

A severe storm last night fried both the TV and the cable box, despite surge protectors.

When a bolt hits under 100 feet from your home, you KNOW it!

Sergio Natali · 08-19-2017, 01:03 PM

Also here in Italy so far we've got a rather dry Summer, so fires have started all over the place, but especially in the South and in the Centre of the country, many of them were set by criminals and by teenagers completely without brain!

BogeyB · 08-19-2017, 08:33 PM

Yes Bill, please stay safe!!

Mike and Ruthie

Mac Cat · 08-20-2017, 12:25 PM

It's amazing how many fires are going on at any one time.
Google Earth has a view, but I prefer Underground's maps and charts.

[URL="https://www.wunderground.com/cat6/where-theres-fire-theres-smoke[/URL]

Stay safe - hope you get good clear weather for the Eclipse tomorrow !!

08-18-2017, 09:49 PM	#1
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,652 Thanks: 3,210 Thanked 2,613 Times in 969 Posts	Wildfires Picture taken from my house of a 15000 acre timber fire. As I post this it is making a tremendous run to the East hence the smoke column. We also have 4 other even larger fires around us. Not a real problem where my house is except the ash and constant valley of smoke. Bill Attached Thumbnails __________________ Bill Lyon

08-19-2017, 01:03 PM	#6
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,087 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Also here in Italy so far we've got a rather dry Summer, so fires have started all over the place, but especially in the South and in the Centre of the country, many of them were set by criminals and by teenagers completely without brain! __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

08-19-2017, 08:33 PM	#7
BogeyB Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mc Donough, GA. Posts: 422 Thanks: 0 Thanked 227 Times in 99 Posts	Yes Bill, please stay safe!! Mike and Ruthie __________________ MAGA Always!! NRA Benifactor, GCA

08-20-2017, 12:25 PM	#8
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 749 Thanks: 2,154 Thanked 629 Times in 339 Posts	It's amazing how many fires are going on at any one time. Google Earth has a view, but I prefer Underground's maps and charts. [URL="https://www.wunderground.com/cat6/where-theres-fire-theres-smoke[/URL] Stay safe - hope you get good clear weather for the Eclipse tomorrow !! Attached Images

08-18-2017, 09:59 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	My parents have said that smoke is all over Washington from fires there too... Keep safe!

08-18-2017, 10:18 PM	#3
Diver6106 User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mt. Vernon VA Posts: 245 Thanks: 1,430 Thanked 117 Times in 75 Posts	Stay safe... My sister & brother-in-law's land was burned up just NW of Niarada in Spring Hollow a few years back. They weren't on it, but it broke their heart. But then they seeded Grizzlies up there also.

08-19-2017, 07:28 AM	#4
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Bill, We were subject to a mandatory evacuation of a week in the Four Mile Canyon Fire, the most destructive in Colorado's history, a few years ago. Over 160 homes were lost. It was a very anxious time for us as the fire came within a mile of our home. I hope that you continue to have favorable winds. Best regards, Norm

08-19-2017, 07:40 AM	#5
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Our problem here is thunderstorms. We are now considered the lightning capital of the US. A severe storm last night fried both the TV and the cable box, despite surge protectors. When a bolt hits under 100 feet from your home, you KNOW it!