Forum: Bryce


Subject: My Fire Is Put Out!

MoonGoat opened this issue on Oct 01, 2005 ยท 8 posts


MoonGoat posted Sat, 01 October 2005 at 12:12 AM

Which means school again. : ( The picture is a fun little illustration I've concocted through the wonders of Google Earth and Paint Shop Pro. My house isn't built yet in the picture, but the red circle shows its location. The flames are a good approximation of the small fire that was started nearby from airborn embers from the main fire. The one behind my house has been put out today, all the firefighters that are in the area have moved on to the bigger ones a small distance to the north-east. So far, the fires have burned over 20,000 acres, and sent enough smoke and ash into the sky to cover my entire area in a two inch layer of smoldering crap. I've been trying to stay indoors as much as I can, it's still nasty breathing out there. I never evacuated, winds changed at the last minute keeping my fire from getting any closer. However, a lot of my friends had to leave because the bigger fire near them was approaching rapidly. So far, only one home destroyed in total, but theres a few damages, and one elementary school is a bit crispy. If you've been chatting about this with me, or been following the news, you'll know how spooky this was. I thank everyone who had concern. Managed to take a few good pictures, hope you enjoy.

MoonGoat posted Sat, 01 October 2005 at 12:15 AM

The evil red sun.

MoonGoat posted Sat, 01 October 2005 at 12:19 AM

The evil yellow sun from yesterday morning. The weather was otherwise bright and sunny and completely clear skies, but all the smoke made it seem like night.

MoonGoat posted Sat, 01 October 2005 at 12:23 AM

My friend took this on a camera-phone. This is the fire in Chatsworth, CA, a few miles East.

Dann-O posted Sat, 01 October 2005 at 7:10 AM

Your buddies shot looks like the tripods from War of the Worlds have just cruised through. Good to hear that you are fine.

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johnyf posted Sat, 01 October 2005 at 7:12 AM

Good news...glad you are going to be ok!


Ang25 posted Sat, 01 October 2005 at 9:08 AM

Glad to here your fine! Those brush fires are nasty. And people not from around there tend not to realize how difficult it is to breath. And what a mess, all that ash and soot. Yippee! you can go back to school, ;P sorry had to tease you a bit. :) Ang


RodsArt posted Sat, 01 October 2005 at 1:39 PM

Glad you're OK. Stay sharp Moon.

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