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Filed in BlogI couldn’t see the mountains in the distance when I got up this morning. Finally, though, there’s some information. A hotline has been set up for information.
There are two main fires, one (1500+ acres) near Hyampom, and a multiple-fire collection near Junction City. We’re affected by their smoke, but they’re a long way from us. We’re getting the smoke from Junction City, which is over 20 miles away; the other, biggest, one is about 60 miles away.
Here’s what I have:
LIME COMPLEX FIRE- (Hyampom/Salt Creek/Hayfork)- Aprox 130 Fires, 900 fire personell, about 4,000 acres. Pre-planning for evacuation of some areas (WILL POST IF ACTUALLY ORDERED)- Limedyke Fire Lookout building was lost to fire…
IRON COMPLEX FIRE- (West of Junction City/Big Flat/Big Bar)- Approx 36 Fires, 200 fire personell, about 500 acres, aprox. 5% contained, about 50% of fires are in the TRINITY ALPS WILDERNESS. Much of the terrain is steep and with little access from ground.
The Iron Complex fire is closer, but not close.
I don’t think any people have lost their homes yet.
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6 Comments, Comment or Ping
Elizabeth Corey
With all this going on around you, I’m thinking this is a very good time to be mobile. Stay safe, okay?
Jun 23rd, 2008
tempestsans (aka Sandy)
thanks for letting us know what’s going on around you. i’ve been concerned since reading your first posts and seeing the fire info on the national news. stay safe!
Jun 23rd, 2008
Mary (6 comments.)
I’m glad you’re in an evacuation-ready home, then.
There have been fierce fires up there in recent years. I always wince when Weaverville central is threatened.
Jun 23rd, 2008
Linda R. Moore
Definitely! We can be out of here in five minutes if need be, and I suspect we’ll have more warning that that. It’s definitely a…unique…experience…
Jun 23rd, 2008
Linda R. Moore
Thanks Sandy! We’re keeping an eye on things.
Jun 23rd, 2008
Linda R. Moore
I went down Weaverville high street yesterday, on snarfari, and taking lots of pictures of the pretty architecture. I love the spiral staircases. I would hate to see that little town burn. It’s much closer to the fires than we are, and the air is really very thick down there.
Jun 23rd, 2008
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