ctrysass2012

Over the holiday weekend there were 3 fires within 50-60 miles. They didn't get to big & were taken care of in 2-3 days. Today another started north of town & I'm afraid it will take a lot of time & resources to control. At 4:30 pm it was just under 900 acres burned, the highway going north was closed & the train to Silverton is also shut down for now. Possibly we will get some rain on Sun.

Moira in N.E. England

My son lives in the Okanagon Valley in British Columbia. He says the fires have started there already - much earlier than normal.
They have had a few weeks of very hot weather. Winter snow has melted so quickly it has caused flooding.

liking quilting

Glad it didn't get to your home. Wishing you rain! (We're getting rain right now.)

Innov8R

New Mexico is facing extreme drought this fire season. The State and National parks are closing throughout the state to try to prevent fires. What I don't understand is why we don't ban fireworks! This whole area is a tinderbox.

QuiltingNinaSue

They have proven that controlled fire burning works and prevents big fires. The Norwegians have build a big fire truck that sprays like a good shower head and puts the fires out quickly. Wish people would consider in fire zones, and prevent loss of property and life. Manin Oregon that my dh watches his video U-tube has gotten his own fire truck.

Geri B

Just wondering......are most of these wild fires caused by thoughtless, careless humans or just random lightening strikes onto dry wood? I know it's mother nature's way of revitilizing the woodlands, but just wonder which is more prevelant.......

Jingle

They need to learn that dead trees and brush is what catches fire. Controlled burning of dead trees and brush would keep this down.

mac

After watching all of the California fires we had, I am praying for all of you. I can't believe the destruction and devastation we had last year.

ctrysass2012

Controlled burns are done but with winds over 25 mph that start blowing bu 10 AM it's hard. Add in severe drought, mountains & no roads the hotshot crews & tankers are a blessing.

Chasing Hawk

We had such a mild winter here in Central Oregon. The spring was very rainy either. So this season could be a bad one.