Saturday, June 23, 2012

The Dump Fire

Couldn't our fire be called something cool? Really! The "Dump Fire". I understand that they name the fires based on the closest landmark to where the fire started but it's just really unfortunate that we got stuck with such a dumb name.

The kids and I have been glued to the window in the boys' bedroom for the last two days as we've watched the fire crest over the hill and make it's way down the other side. Our home has really not been in any danger  as the fire crews have worked tirelessly to prevent the fire from spreading to the neighborhood where I live. For which we are very grateful.

Thursday : June 21, 2012 approximately 5:25 pm. Picture taken from the bedroom window.


 Thursday, June, 21, 2012 approximately 9:30 pm. Picture taken from the bedroom window.


Thursday, June 21, 2012, approximately 11:45 pm. Picture taken from our front porch.


Friday, June 22, 2012, approximately 9:10 am. Picture taken from our front yard.


Friday, June 22, 2012, approximately 9:10 am. Picture taken from our front yard.


Friday, June 22, 2012, approximately 9:45 am. Picture taken from our front yard.


Friday, June 22, 2012, approximately 9:30 pm. Drove south of town to take the picture. Most of the fire has now moved south.


Friday, June 22, 2012 approximately 11:39 pm. Picture taken of the fire to the northeast. View from my back yard. Now at 2:04 am the fire has crested the hill and is coming down our side.



On the other side of the mountain, many of our friends have been evacuated from their homes. We are praying for them.

4 comments:

Brimhalls said...

Thanks for the update! I was worried about you and the others I know in the area. I am glad the fire is moving away. I had to laugh at the "Dump Fire" name too. We'll have to come up with a better name on our own. :)

Mom of 12 said...

That looks so scary! Be safe.
Sandy

S.B.Niccum said...

I used to live in that area, and got to see some fires like that myself, it's so scary knowing that a gentle breeze could just start blowing it your way!

tarter95 said...

Scary...been praying for all the people located in these areas.