Just a short message, folks, as Debbie and I are going to resume packing. While there still doesn't appear to be an imminent threat to our home, the north flank of the Harris Fire moved inexorably closer to us during the night. It overran parts of Deerhorn Valley, cresting the White Mountain/Mother Grundy Peak areas. The branch that ran up Barrett Creek appears to have reached the dam, and moved westward, up and over Elena Peak. All of these are several miles from our home, but all of them are a mile or so closer than yesterday. Not comforting at all. Worse, when the winds die down (and that is forecast for today), the fire will be able to move more quickly in our direction – and the fire crews are desparately short of resources and have been working (in some cases) for 36 hours with scarcely a break.
We're packing, with our fingers crossed, hoping that it is an unnecessary activity. Best wishes to all…
I'm glad to hear that your packing, even if it's just to be on the safe side.
ReplyDeleteYou keep yourself, your wife, and those pooches of yours safe. As for your house, well I know it's difficult to accept, but there's little you can do about it at this point.
Jeni and I will be keeping you and your family in out thoughts.
Thanks for the great updates, we got evacuated yesterday at 10:00 and so far your blog and the lyons peak cameras are the best resource we have found!!!
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