7:57 pm from Mary Martin in Cachagua. Seems like a fitting one to end with, unless I get something I feel compelled to post. A day away is no fun when I am driving in the crazy traffic with crazy tourists for 4 and 1/2 hours.
Fresno Fire Engine being towed by two Cal Fire Dozers:
From Aletha Parker on Saddle Mountain watching the back fire behind White Rock and Rancho San Clemente.
5:30 pm – these photos were taken this afternoon from approximately 3:30 to 5:00 pm by Sandy O’Keefe Bellamy from Laurels Grade. All indications are this was a planned back burn – looks like an awfully large back burn.
8:30 am – from Bruce Dormandy at Rancho San Clemente:
“This is the back fire on the unnamed ridge which is now Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District open space (formerly the Los Compadres Ranch) This break is key to protecting the Cachugua. This burned very hot last evening as it backed down to the Carmel River.”
6:50 am – Today I need to do a supply run to the South. I will be leaving around 9-10 am or so. The first hour of my trip is in a dead zone, no cell. Then I will be in range for most of the day, but on and offline, as I accomplish my various stops – we all know the drill. These kinds of supply runs generally take 7 hours or so, given that travel time is often up to 4 hours with traffic. Mike will be taking care of approving comments and whatever else needs watching, and Lucas has already started getting the maps up for you and will continue to add to that, as necessary. You can still send things to me, and at each stop, I will check and forward to Mike if non-map related, and to Lucas if map-related. I’m ever so greatful for the help, but still not quite used to having “staff.” Let’s hope this is a great fire-fighting day.
IR flight for 0230 hours shows 43,434 acres for a growth of 2707 acres since the last flight.
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Good morning, Kate. I know well the arduous supply run that starts for me winding down Tassajara Road.
This morning I awoke immersed in a smoke cloud that had seeped into our bedroom. Trying to stay calm, I close the windows, assuming it's the results of a successful backfire, but still no fun to wake up to. And so a special thanks this morning to Lucas!!! Your maps are so informative. I know now for sure I'm in a smoke cloud and not a fire. A fire that is still far enough away based on your downloaded maps to enjoy my morning cup of coffee. I know this must take much time to compile these maps and are so appreciated!!!
thank ypu
thanks to all for local information...
Regarding the smoke cloud covering Carmel valley that I awoke to is not without danger. The air quality this morning is at PM 2.5 :
"Particles less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM2.5) are referred to as "fine" particles and are believed to pose the greatest health risks. Because of their small size (approximately 1/30th the average width of a human hair), fine particles can lodge deeply into the lungs."
Suggest wearing a mouth cover when you venture outside!
Hi Joanna,
Regine here also living up Tassajara Road, 2 miles up the dirt part, and yes, a very smokey morning with low visibility. What I am wanting to know is where the backfires are happening in real time. I have been looking for maps or other info on that but can't find any. Any suggestions?
Got myself air purifiers last week, right on time. They seem to work. With windows and doors closed, the smoke smell disappears so I am assuming, hopefully correctly, that these particles are being deposited into the filters instead of my lungs.
Take care.
I was thinking those two bigger spots on the infrared that are separated from the main fire might be the back burns.
Yes, those are back burn areas that took place yesterday that we are seeing on the infrared maps. They match up to the descriptions that Bruce Dormody wrote on the San Clemente Rancho Facebook page.
Brought clothes to Safeway in Carmel and found out from Kira Godbe the drop point for clothing is now Calvary Church on Hwy 68.
Gift cards, water, food, towels etc. are being accepted at Safeway until 3:30.
Steph, thanks for this update. I've got a lot of stuff set aside for donation.
I also have a friend who is currently making oatmeal soaps for the fire crews suffering from poison oak - does anyone know the best way to get these to them?
Calvary Chapel has been overwhelmed with generous donations for clothing and have told me they are no longer accepting donations of clothing.