Pray for Redding Ca.

[SANCER]

I share what appeared today in the newspaper that I receive every day.

A box at the top of the main cover (The first page):

"Fires fire to California
What began as two small fires in the north of the state became the largest forest insede in the history of Los Angeles"

... inside the first section of the newspaper:

"Live California his biggest fire
The simultaneous fires, known as "Mendocino Complex" and that have spread throughout northern California since July 27, became the largest in the history of the State, surpassing the 2003 San Diego one that caused the death of 15 people. The affected area encompasses the size of the city of Los Angeles.

1148 square kilometers were burned in the region.
75 houses were completely destroyed by the flames."

Sorry to hear Dave. I've read this is the 5th worst fire season in your state history and hoping it stays that way. We've got 460+ fires now and have asked for out of country help: Mexico, New Zealand and Australia have answered with over 100 firefighters. Stay safe down there

Referring to what George tells us in his post # 30, this news also appeared today.

"Export firefighters
The National Forestry Commission ( Conafor - for its acronym in Spanish ) reported that it sent a fourth contingent of 62 fighters and specialized technicians for the liquidation of forest fires in Canada, adding up until today 372 elements of support displaced this year."

Even Aztec contingents have gone to Greece.

It seems that our planet is increasingly displeased with what we are doing in it.

Saludos a todos
Luis Carlos

 

[michael rauls]

Thank you.

I know it's tough to lose stuff, I've been down that road many times, but we often times tend to lose sight of what's really important - stuff can be replaced, people cannot.

Thank God your ok. Didn't know you lived up there till I stumbled across this thread right now. Hope that fire wraps up as soon as possible with no more loss of life.
Stay safe!

 

[GrauGeist]

I share what appeared today in the newspaper that I receive every day.

A box at the top of the main cover (The first page):

View attachment 504875

"Fires fire to California
What began as two small fires in the north of the state became the largest forest insede in the history of Los Angeles"

... inside the first section of the newspaper:

View attachment 504876

"Live California his biggest fire
The simultaneous fires, known as "Mendocino Complex" and that have spread throughout northern California since July 27, became the largest in the history of the State, surpassing the 2003 San Diego one that caused the death of 15 people. The affected area encompasses the size of the city of Los Angeles.

1148 square kilometers were burned in the region.
75 houses were completely destroyed by the flames."


Referring to what George tells us in his post # 30, this news also appeared today.

View attachment 504877

"Export firefighters
The National Forestry Commission ( Conafor - for its acronym in Spanish ) reported that it sent a fourth contingent of 62 fighters and specialized technicians for the liquidation of forest fires in Canada, adding up until today 372 elements of support displaced this year."

Even Aztec contingents have gone to Greece.

It seems that our planet is increasingly displeased with what we are doing in it.

Saludos a todos
Luis Carlos

Thank you for your kind reply, my friend!

The Mendocino fire is about 280 km south of me, and as large as it is, the Carr fire here at home has claimed 7 lives (2 firefighters, 3 adults and 2 children) and about 900 homes making it more deadly and destructive than the fuego complejo mendocino.
However, the fire in San Diego in 2003 (named the Cedar fire) claimed 15 lives and over 2,000 homes - so it was far worse than our Carr fire and we should count our blessings!

And by the way, in 1987, I worked alongside Mexican Army volunteers on the Rancho San Juan fire in southern Orange county - they were a great bunch of guys!

Thank God your ok. Didn't know you lived up there till I stumbled across this thread right now. Hope that fire wraps up as soon as possible with no more loss of life.
Stay safe!

Thanks, it's been stressful and the first-responders have been doing an amazing job in spite of mother nature.
It looks like the towns of Ono and Lewiston have been given a reprieve, as the fire was literally on their doorstep. The Global 747 tanker saved the day, a few days back, helping turn the tide in the battle to save Lewiston.

 

[GrauGeist]

On that fateful Thursday (26 July) when the fire exploded into a firestorm, I had taken my Pentax DSLR cameras up to my favorite vantage point - as an afterthought, I brought along a 35mm camera my Mom had given me ti use up what was left of the film.

While I was photographing the fire, an odd looking smoke cloud was to the north of me, so I grabbed some shots with the 35mm, as my Pentaxes were aimed to the west.

When I picked up my prints today, I discovered that I had captured the F3 fire tornado that was scouring the earth to the north of me. In the photo, you can see the tornado as the gray-black cloud (center-right) and the smoke from another part of the fire that was closer to me (center-left) was being sucked into the tornado.

 

[parsifal]

stay safe Dave


thought you might like to see this

Australian firefighters deployed as California bushfires intensify

 

[at6]

Impressive photo Dave.

 

[GrauGeist]

stay safe Dave


thought you might like to see this

Australian firefighters deployed as California bushfires intensify

Thanks Michael!

We've had Australian Firefighters here helping in the past and they are always a welcome sight!

We also been able to reciprocate in years past, when Australia was under seige by wildfires.

 

[Gnomey]

Stay safe Dave!

Cool shot!