It is hard not to be caught up in the drama of the dragon that is the Station Fire. Over 121,000 acres burned, or 190 sq.miles, 53 homes burned, 2 firefighters killed, and 3 civilians burned. Resources include: 3,655 personnel on it, 13 helicoters, 11 air tankers, 399 engines, 44 handcrews, 48 dozers, and 43 water tenders. Expected containment is not for 2 weeks. What a nightmare for all concerned.
LA Times reports today: “‘I’m feeling a lot more optimistic today than I did yesterday,’ said U.S. Forest Service Incident Cmdr. Mike Dietrich. ‘We made progress last night, not just due to humidity, but good darn firefighting. They’re fighting for every foot.’
And though officially the fire is still at 5% containment, Dietrich said officials will reassess that figure today and that he expected it to go up substantially. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. No additional homes were reported destroyed, but damages are estimated at $13.6 million.”
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I can't even imagine how the people located near those current fires feel when some homes and lives have already been lost. The people that stayed to protect their homes had that right and it saddens me that their reported need of help was false. I think thats why the media upsets me so much.
It is a true loss however of the two firefighters. Many condolences from us to their families and the rest of the firefighters still working hard for us. Especially today when its expected to be another hot one.
May all be protected from any more natural or man made diasters today and the rest of the year, and years to come. AMEN
Ditto: AMEN!!