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YosemiteBen:
Currently in my Neck of the woods. The Fergusen FIre you can pull up INCIWEB and find it there. We had received an evacuation advisory early on but no other notices since then. If you look at an incident map I am off  of Division Z on the south west side, the lower Ponderosa Way closer to Highway 140. This fire is over 22K, Air quality is Hazardous, kind looks like it is snowing if you stand still. It is in really steep, rugged terrain. Indirect lines and aerial attacks as the smoke clears each day. the VLAT(very large air tanker) a converted DC10 has made a lot of runs over my house and given us a great show of it maneuverability. Amazing! Various helos as well.  If you all are close to other fires I offer prayers for your safety as well and for all the fire fighters and support staff.

Pat B:
Keeping our fingers crossed for you and all involved, Ben.

Zuma:
Very scary Ben.I hope your family sleeps in shifts.
I doubt there are many escape routs in that terrain.
Doin a raindance now. Be safe.

bjrogg:
Best of luck Ben. Fire is such a amazing thing. When we control it it make us feel warm and safe. It's dancing flame mesmerizing us and provides us entertainment.

When it's out of our control, it sends a chill down our spine and gives us a feeling of danger. It's dancing flame puts our senses on alert.

Sure hope they can get it under control Ben.
Stay Safe
Bjrogg

PS nearly lost a combine yesterday thrashing wheat. It developed a small fire under a shield. A very small fire can turn into a very large fire in seconds in a ripe wheat field. Amazing we caught it before the field caught fire to. It could have taken two combines, a tractor and grain cart and trucks.

Pappy:
Be safe Ben, I have been watching it and thinking of you.
 Pappy

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