8:45 pm – recent MODIS map prepared by Adam Clark. Of concern is the southern block of red which is just about up to the Little Sur River.
8:30 pm – really?? I haven’t added anything since noon? I guess FB and official notices kept me busy. In any event, here are 4 photos taken at CV Airport by Lucas Ryan between 7:30 and 8:3o pm.
Noon: Currently four bombers are working Pico as well as the DC-10
BTW, as someone reminded me, did you remember to take your vitamins? I hadn’t and couldn’t remember when I did. I am also hydrating with iced tea right now, and Rock Knocker just asked me if I had eaten (I hadn’t) so he is making me a sandwich from groceries he picked up for me yesterday.
Some photos from Mescal Ridge last night provided but not taken byMichael Troutman
11:00 from the Deli RIGHT NOW
10:30 am – from Brendon Shave. The local is self-explanatory for locals, and even most regular visitors. Current conditions
8:30 am – Fire Line Plans for today from Highlands to Grimes Canyon – amazing information. I know they have over 50 dozers, but can they really do all this today??? Be ready, 12 different detailed maps I will hopefully get up in order.
topo map sent by John Chesnut
Also a couple of MODIS maps, also sent by John Chesnut (blue line is Sunday’s border)
7:30 am- a sweet little video sent to me by John Galt that is a wonderful way to start the daymand a great little reminder. Only 2 minutes. “I will be a hummingbird” Do yourself a favor, take two minutes out of an otherwise hectic day and watch it. Thanks, John;
7:00 am – Dawn Photos from Clear Ridge provided by Jen Smith
Left is south, right is north
4:30 am – it is getting harder to get any sleep during this emotionally trying event, but this sleeplessness is offering me the opportunity to explore other sources of information, and so I went to one of my favorite blogs for great info, maps, and photos, my friend, Keith Vandervere’s Xasauan Today site. His entry for yesterday, up through 10 pm, is full of useful data and insights. You can find him here: Xasauan Today. No one knows the backcountry like XT. You’ll want to bookmark this one.
Michael Selig posted some photos on a FB album taken at Green Ridge yesterday, 7/25, where he says his house is the only wooden one still standing. Try this link:
As usual, I will be updating these reports throughout the day, posting another simultaneously run Official Reports and Maps blog post, as well as a photography one.
Lots to do before sunrise comes. See you throughout the day.
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Any info on Shirl.e Edmondson property on Greenridge?
Thank you Kate.
I guess we will sleep when this is over. Thanks again Kate for the dedication and information for the community.
I just told a friend who is worried about me the same thing! LOL. Looks like you got as little as I did. The difference is, if I can get back to sleep in the next few minutes, I might get another hour and I know you have to start feeding the troops.
Thank you, Kate, for keeping us informed. I start my day with your blog and end it with your blog.
Over here in Jamesburg (Tassajara Road) since the fire started we have lived in a gloomy smoke cloud. But awaking this morning the cloud has lifted. The air is clear of smoke and fresh!!!
May today bring better news for all of us.
Good morning Kate. Yah...sleep is overrated, right? Thanks for being present.
If people want a good wind prediction site that I have found very good when voyage planning on our boat check out Sailflow . Even shows an Apple Pie GPS dot on the map for us. Micah
I read yesterday that the Pico Blanco boy scout camp burned to the grounbd. Can anyone confirm?
I heard that from three different sources yesterday, but now I am hearing the campground burned, but none of the buildings. Hoping the later is true.
bigsurkate
Light easterlies & clearing. Time for some aircraft!
Hoping for the best for Camp Pico Blanco's beautiful lodge and new climbing wall. Thank God the evacuation of scouts went smoothly and the kids that were scheduled to attend Week 4 of camp were re-routed to other camps the day *before* they were scheduled to arrive at Pico. Our boys received the custom camp t-shirt a few weeks ago... printed on the front is "Where there's a will, there's a wall". Seems fitting for the times
About 20 trucks have gone up Robinson Canyon in the past 30 minutes including a large water truck. Several were marked "Trinity" and two trucks said "Hot Spot" on them. Hopefully they can save White Rock and this side of the hill. Thanks to all who are fighting this fire. Sad for all who live in this beautiful area.
A personal note to Kate.....you are FANTASTIC! Everyone I talk to is viewing your site! We can't thank you enough for all you are doing to keep not only the Big Sur Community but the entire Peninsula and those connected to it informed. We celebrate you!