Wildfire Woes In Washington - " Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires."

It is so sad.   I bet you are hoping for some of that Washington rain about now.

Hello Debb,  I am getting so upset over all these fires out west, at least our state is fire free this year.

Today is the first in many that we have seen actual blue sky above us, and sun that looked like sun rather than a hot ember in the sky. Last night's wind cleared out the layer of smoke blowing in from both east and west of us. The Tower fire in Washington is burning close to the Idaho line, so some in our community have been put on alert that they may need to evacuate. 

Yesterday when I looked out my office window toward the mountain on the other side of the meadow, I couldn't see trees - only a wall of dirty gray. As for the air, most of us who don't have respiratory problems do have headaches and/or runny noses. 

It's a scary summer - we're all praying for rain. 

I watch this form Minnesota and can harley fathom the destruction and the size of it.

We have been so lucky this summer. We usually have some pretty bad wildfires almost every year here but this year has been ok. I'm so sorry for your area being burned!

It's one thing for a forest to burn because it's rejuvinating itself but I hate to hear when people start the fire!

I've been thinking of you a lot lately with those Forest Fires. I pray for rain for the West Coast and safety to all. 

Debb Janes 

Great picture and reminder. When things are dry it does not take much to start a fire. 

Debb Janes I have been following the fires.  I just heard that 335,000+ square miles have been affected.  My heart goes out to everyone. I cannot begin to imagine what a difficult time this is for residents, firefighters and animals. May the winds subside and rain come your way.  Take care. 

Good morning Debb Janes ,

I've been following the terrible fires you have been experiencing..many thoughts and prayers..my heart goes out to everyone affected!

Debb,

 We have been thinking of you when have seen all those fires, reminds us of the ones we had here about 3 years ago! We hope this stops soon!

Oh it's bad.  Down wind, here in the Portland Metro, we've had the haze and smoke smell all weekend.  

Thinking of you Debb Janes  and everyone in Washington state. Hope you get rain soon.

Debb, I have been following the fires on the news and it's just so sad. I just pray it stops soon and that people are more careful in the future. 

OH, Debb, but for the grace of God...I am always most embarrassed at being a human when those of us who ought to know better do such stupid things to our precious world. I am ashamed. The smoky winds whisked their way to Fishhawk Lake on Saturday. There was a fire between Mist and Clatskanie, not us, but somehow the news stations flashed a photo of Fishhawk Lake, so we were mistakenly included. I got a call today from a prospective buyer all worried, who alerted me to this--obviously it was misinformation, but alas we will be included. 

Lives lost, wild and human. 

This has been such a brutal year for wildfires in the Western states.  It is vitally important that folks be extra cautious to not contribute to more than we already have.

While Smoky says, "Only you can prevent forest fires," we need a little help from the heavens to refrain sending more lightening strikes.

Debb,

Very concerned for my friends in the west who must live with such destruction. Appreciate your service oriented message. Thank you.

debb, What a shame in so many ways. I believe most of these wildfires are caused by careless or people who have no common sense. I hope the firefighters get these fires under control. We all know it is a serious problem right now. 

This is a good reminder for all of us. Let's take extra care.