The Husum, WA wildfire continues to burn today (see my original blog: http://activerain.com/blogsview/3435427/thankful-thursday-thanks-firefighters-battling-the-husum-wa-wildfire). The fire has only spread to an additional 200 acres, making it 1700 acres, is being fought by 400+ firefighters and is considered to be 40% contained. High winds are expected tonight into tomorrow morning, raising concerns about the fire. This photo is of our son, Sam's, football practice last night, the players ignoring the smoke rising behind them, carrying on with business as usual. Life does go on.
Four wildfires started along Highway 141 in the Columbia River Gorge, just west of White Salmon, Washington on Wednesday afternnoon. By today, over 1500 acres have burned, 40 homes have been evacuated with over 400 put on alert to possibly evacuate soon. Over 250 firefighters are currently battling the blaze, with reinforcements being brought in to assist. High winds were expected today, along with 90+ degree temperatures. Add the fact that the region has received no measurable rain since July 20th, and it wasn't looking good. But today's winds never … (6 comments)
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