One of our locals just posted some impressive video footage of the Super Scoopers being used over our picturesque little village of Wrightwood, California. The sleek, sophisticated jets are from Quebec. They are filling them up at Lancaster Lake. It's a relief to see and hear them approaching this fire from the air. Yesterday there was too much smoke. It has grown so rapidly. I could see it approaching over the last week down below from the Pearblossom Highway. It was obviously headed toward us. At least we were fortunate enough to have time to prepare. With some disasters, you don't see or hear them what's coming.
My neighbor told me that the last time they were evacuated for a fire, it took her seven and a half hours just to get to Lancaster! It must have been really exhausting and frightening, especially in all of that traffic, and in this summer heat. I make sure to travel when it's cool. The hot weather is so hard on your car. It also is draining and stressful for your animals, your children, and for you!
There was an article that was in the paper about the fire yesterday. It was eerie to look at the photos and see how beautiful the trees look. The sky is orange, like a theatrical backdrop. It reminded me of the old footage of the San Francisco earthquake, and the fires that followed. Fire is so dramatic.
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You descibe horrifing thing but I hope all is ok,God bless us and I think he looks after people,have a good day
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DeleteI heard on the news that the Bobcat fire spread, yesterday, and wondered how you were doing. Hope they get that fire under control, soon. Take care, Stephenie, and be safe.
ReplyDeleteThey are doing an excellent job, Bless. Thanks. The jets are so impressive and effective.
DeleteAre you evacuating. It sounds too close for comfort really.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you.
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Hi Joy, They've given an evacuation warning, but so far it's optional.
DeleteIt might be wise to go early, before any rush? Whatever you decide,. take care and I hope all will be well. xx
DeleteI am starting to really worry about you. It makes me feel quite ill to think of all the wildlife that is suffering and dying. Please take care and look after yourself and beautiful little dog.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cherie. We are safe and comfortable. Animals really go with the flow. I don't believe that they suffer when they die. They don't fight it, like humans.
DeleteI actually saw video footage of that in the news! The airplanes with the Bobcat fire! Andrea
ReplyDeleteThat's it, Andrea. The pilots are so talented. I love to watch them.
DeleteMy goodness how horrible this must be for you. You are in my prayers for safekeeping.
ReplyDeleteThank you, mm.
DeletePlease stay well informed on the progress of the fire. We live above Lake Hodges which is often used by firefighting helicopters as a water source during local wildfires. The pilots do some amazing flying. Keep us posted on the situation.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Anita. They are incredible!
DeleteI feel worried for your safety too, Stephenie, will you get plenty of warning to evacuate? It sounds as though the fire is too close for comfort. Stay safe x
ReplyDeleteI am safe, PP. Don't worry.
DeleteHow eerie for you all. Best wishes for you all to be safe, and your homes okay xxxx
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