Regrettably once again it is fire season in Arizona.
Two fires are burning in the mountains to the northeast of us here in Prescott Valley.
The Racetrack Fire, to the right and a little over 20 miles from our community, has forced evacuation of some residents in the small town of Cherry.
Meanwhile the Grapevine Fire, to the left, has forced evacuation of residents of White Horse Ranch.
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Both fires are believed to be lightning caused and more rainy weather, which can produce lightning, is forecast in the immediate future.
I'm so sorry that fire season has already begun there. Here in northern California it usually starts in late August. Stay safe there.
ReplyDeleteTis' the season. Some years there is no rain in sight so this has been great to have so much. We are brush free and shaved our trees away from the roof line. I am hearing thunder as I type this!
ReplyDeleteFires have been burning in British Columbia since April. Other than the surprising storms in CA, officials there say the fire season is year round. It's the new reality, and it's not comforting to think that the summer we're experiencing may be the coolest we'll ever see.
ReplyDeleteIt's been burning in my area too.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. Fire seems to be a routine part of every summer now, sadly. Here in West Virginia, fire season is usually in the fall, but even then, it is nothing like the fires out west. I hope it does not cause breathing issues for you. So terrible for those caught in it, or close by.
ReplyDeleteThat is sad news.It would be nice if you got a long soaking rain with no thunder storm involved. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteWe're starting to hear about fires too and I dread the smoky conditions. We just had a little rain, but not enough. :(
ReplyDeleteHere in Europe there are many fires burning around The Mediterranean. Today two pilots dropping water on the island of Evia in Greece were killed when their plane crashed. They had been flying too low.
ReplyDeleteIn Illinois we have been getting some haze from the fires in Canada!
ReplyDeleteI hope you stay safe and are not in any danger.
Really heavy rain, without the lightning, is what you all need now. I've heard some people in Texas have been hospitalised after falling and having their skin burnt by the extremely hot pavements.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get enough rain to put the fires out, or to at least slow them down.
ReplyDeleteAnd up in the Yukon, friends have had rain and 100kph winds, tree and power down over a wide area
ReplyDeleteIt just keeps getting dryer down here.
ReplyDeleteTough times. I once spent a week or less in AZ and loved it.
ReplyDeleteI saw those fires and thought of you folks. Hope all is well.
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