It has been 6 months since the King Fire blew through our area. Our home was 2 miles away from where it was burning, and we are happy that it was contained and that our home survived. I took a drive with my nephew up Mosquito Road and into the forest. The sign indicated that the road was closed, but we did not come upon any barricades. I wanted to share some photos I took of where the fire burned.
Along the road we could see where fingers of the fire blew through. In other spots we could just see areas from a distance. Here are my photos.
Straight ahead we see a burnt out area
Through the remaining trees we see a burned area
After the fire and rains, the forest floor shows growth
More burned trees
A finger moved up the crest…
More…
What remains
What you have seen in these photos are just a miniscule portion of the area burned. We are hoping that with the drought, 4 years worth now, we will be safe this year. We have already had a fire nearby and thankfully our volunteer firefighters got it out quickly!
Be fire safe no matter where in the world that you are! Thanks for stopping by today and may your Saturday be splendid! Be well… ^..^
Gosh, Barn, I didn’t realize you were thatclose to the fire! My dad in Foresthill got a lot of the smoke. Sadly I had forgotten about the fire.I’m glad you were spared and I pray that we don’t get these again!
We pray here too for a season without a fire!
Fire is something one should not play with. So sad if the woods and fields are on fire and burned down. are these nature fires or human made?
This was a major fire that was started by someone who had too much to drink. His campfire got away from him. The story of this fire made the national news.
Yes I remember! Bad very bad.
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Great photos Barb! Fire has a way of putting things in perspective for everyone!
It sure does! Thank you for the compliment!
Sad to see what fire can do yet nature will rebound. Thanks for sharing the aftermath caused by one very careless individual.
There might be more photos to come…if I can get to those areas…
Yes, the drought is particularly worrisome when you live in heavily forested areas. I hope and pray we won’t have any bad fires this summer and fall. Thanks for the photos.
I am keeping my fingers crossed too!
good 1!!
I am glad you appreciated my post!
Fire is a very real threat when you live near trees and it’s dry. For the rest of the landscape (away from people’s homes) it can be a good thing in the long run because of the succession of new growth, but I still feel very sorry for the little animals that couldn’t run from the fire.
Me too! I hope that folks are careful this season. And, I hope that folks that live in areas where the landscape needs to be maintained, do so for the safety of all of those in the area and those who visit!
You’re so fortunate that your home was spared! It is so sad to see where fire has destroyed nature and buildings.
When I can really get into burned areas, I will share more Joy! The King Fire burned almost 100,000 acres!
That’s very sad to hear.