It is here. Approaching the city limit. We're waiting around for firefighting husband to be called in, as the entire dept in on standby and tons of our guys are already out there. Mandatory evacuations are in progress. They've asked all elderly, those with children and those with lung problems to leave the city. Smoke, even here in our tiny town, is thick and all of the world is an eerie gray. Once night fell it is an unrivaled black unlike anything I have ever seen. Everything smells of smoke from our clothes to the insides of our vehicles.
This would be it blowing towards town at 30-45 mph.
We're good, as we live east of it all. But hurting for those so affected by this and praying for all the guys out there and the families of those that have already lost their lives to this. Lots of residents are using the rural highways to get to main interstates. Trucks and trailers everywhere which increase the risk of lighting up the kindling box of brush in our area. The coliseum has been opened for the evacuees and the fairgrounds for all livestock. Volunteer departments are beginning to run out of fuel so donation sights have been set up everywhere for fuel, water, and food, and items for those having to evacuate. Praying the wind continues to calm, as it has gone from a steady 30 mph, gusting up to 45 mph, all day to around 16 now. Sleepless night around here when you're waiting for the phone to ring.
2 comments:
This fog hit town so quickly. There were no signs until the wind picked up at 30+ gusts and by the time I could get back to my place to close windows, everything inside was covered in ash. What anguish in such a state of helplessness. Sure love you and am so proud of Brad for his service. This one's been rough on everyone, but nothing like Brad's crew. So glad we're all safe.
I don't know when you posted this. I pray all of you are safe & that the kids are well.
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