And this is what that the same fire looked like from the highway(299) a 1/4 mile from our construction site. Can you see the the bomber heading straight our way after dumping it's load?
Luckily the wind and weather was on our side. Many homes were threatened and evacuations were mandatory but all is well. A cold front with no wind arrived.
Yes it happens every year here in the west... it's just when, where, how bad and was it you.
It's like hurricane season in the east and tornadoes in the plains. I am not being flippant about it but it is all a matter of luck. You can build your home on solid ground, the best of materials and take all safety precautions you can and if she(mother nature ;the most powerful force on earth) has a bad hair day you just hang on cause you may be in for a bumpy ride.
The smoke is a constant reminder but we in the west are tough, we live here because the beauty, opportunity and fun far outway the risks.
Our thoughts go out to all those that have lost so much. It's not over yet but for those of you still planning on a vacation here enjoying the awesome parks and ocean come on, just be safe and aware.
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