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: 2,620 Thanks: 3,151 Thanked 2,533 Times in 944 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: 1,082 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: 419 Thanks: 0 Thanked 222 Times in 96 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: 685 Thanks: 2,034 Thanked 562 Times in 300 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: 15,919 Thanks: 1,998 Thanked 4,511 Times in 2,083 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: 244 Thanks: 1,424 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: 2,416 Thanks: 225 Thanked 2,595 Times in 932 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 1,916 Times in 1,192 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!