Some things you just never think will happen to you. A large forest fire is one of those things. About a month ago there was a 200 acre fire about 3 miles away. I thought that was too close for comfort! However, we just had it get a lot closer to home. I was in bed, not feeling well at all, when I heard helicopters awfully close to our home. Then I hear a loud knock at the door. It is our neighbor telling us there is a large grass fire in out neighborhood and we are all to evacuate. I have only the energy to grab my hard drive and picture negatives. The girls and I then hop in the car and leave. Luckily my dear friend Maria takes us in and I am able to rest again. We were not able to get back to our home until the next day. Luckily no people or animals were hurt! Surprisingly no property was lost either. We feel very blessed!
This was our view before the fire.
This is our view now!
As I said... too close for comfort.
I must say I take my hat off to all our wonderful fire fighters!!!
When I observe all the devastation this 600 acre fire caused, it is amazing how those hard working gentlemen kept it controlled until they could put it out.
