Looks like the fire in Ruidoso was started by people. Saw this pop up on my phone, not something I've been following but that's fucked up. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...-wi-rcna163087
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Looks like the fire in Ruidoso was started by people. Saw this pop up on my phone, not something I've been following but that's fucked up. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...-wi-rcna163087
Mill Fire near Portola, Plumas Co, about 4 hrs after the lightning storm. Attachment 496778
Been watching that; SIL's house in evacuation zone (they're out of the country at the moment).
The town of Jasper and Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada are being evacuated and the route to the east has been cut off, so everyone has to head west into BC. Man, I hope this one isn't too bad. What an incredibly beautiful place.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmon...rder-1.7272029
^^^geez this is so sad
Oh shit, I have friends in Jasper. Ugh
Getting worse in Oregon:
https://www.malheurenterprise.com/wp...-1000x600.jpeg
National Weather Service issues flash flood warning for Cow Valley, Durkee burn scars
VALE – Flash floods are forecast with heavy thunderstorms, Wednesday, July 24, in the Cow Valley and Durkee burn scars, according to the National Weather Service.
Residents in the recent burn scar areas are advised to watch for debris and mud flow with the expected heavy rainfall tomorrow.
Meanwhile additional resources are expected to pour into the region after the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Tuesday, July 23, that it would funnel federal dollars to the region to battle the fast-moving Durkee Fire after the blaze was classified as a “major disaster.”
Also, Vale Bureau of Land Management crews are responding to a collection of fires triggered by lightning east of Interstate 84 between Crandall Creek and Richland in Baker County.
The group of fires is now called the Badlands Complex and consists of the Crandall, Gold Creek, Thompson, North Thompson, Wood Creek, Williams Creek, Daly, Sheep Mountain, Chalk, Timber Canyon, Powder and Coyote blazes.
As of the morning of Tuesday, July 22, the Thompson, North Thompson, Crandall and Gold Creek fires merged and are estimated at 10,000 acres five miles east of Durkee, according to the BLM.
The Coyote Fire is between the Snake River and Snake River Road, 5 miles southeast of Richland and is estimated to be at 1,500 acres.
According to the BLM, the Daly Fire, 11 miles northeast of Durkee and the Chalk Fire 5 miles southeast of Richland were contained Monday night.
The Northwest is getting a serious asskicking. Preparedness level 5 (out of 5) and a long list of uncontained fires. Vibes to them, and downwinders. There’s drift smoke from that and Canada (also getting asskicked) in northern NM.
https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf
Most of the Pacific Coast Trail between Crater Lake and Odell Lake is now closed. It’s not at all easy to reroute from there. Seems like every year thru-hikers are getting stranded by fire. That has to be reducing participation.
Question for the experts. Why is it that, even though AQI levels are in the “hazardous” range all day, the air smells way less noxious in the early AM compared to later in the day?
Just got back from early AM ride. AQI readings are ~160 (except for “official” reading at District Ranger Station where I swear the sensor is indoors) and no problem. If I tried that later in the day my eyes would burn and I could taste the smoke
Not wildfires but crikey we're having a lot of standing wheat fires. One down the road from me right now. Saw another to the south in Oregon on my way home from town. Yesterday there was one to east that took the combine. Yikes. I always hold my breath when my wheat gets harvested.
I sure feel for all of you out west in the fire areas.Quote:
Originally Posted by TBS
Not an expert, but could take a wild ass guess at it. Most of the noxious chemicals are likely particulate. They may settle more during the colder temperatures of the morning. Coupled with warming temperatures creating more movement in the air column further suspending them. Guessing you are not seeing overnight temperatures going below the dew point.
We've been getting sporadic rain here at the Bench Lakes Fire for the past few days. Not enough to supress anything but it probably can't hurt. High winds now forecasted so we'll see what happens.
Been getting some insider info from these dudes, especially after my daughters baked a few hundred cookies for the crews. These guys are out of Duck Valley Reservation, NV. Super good dudes who work their tits off. The crew seems to be in good spirits and the camp is always hoppin'.
Attachment 496951
Shift change.
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Fire in the distance.
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I would guess the humidity plays a part as well. Perhaps less irritating than the warm and dry smoke later in the day.Quote:
Originally Posted by cat in january
WILDFIRE ALERT: Oregon is currently the top wildfire priority in the U.S., with nearly 800,000 acres of land burning.
Read: https://trib.al/nU9YZCh
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmon...erta-1.7273606
town of Jasper in trouble
Just reading the social media news on Jasper
Heart goes out to mags there :’(
Yes. Looks awful. Damn. Vibes to all affected.Quote:
Originally Posted by BCMtnHound
Yep fuck hearing Jasper is aflame
I follow a lot of fire related pages on Twitter and right now it’s my whole feed. Seems like the fires are multiplying at quite the rate. Who actually doesn’t have smoke in the West? Anyone?
There was smoke a few day ago but its pretty clear now in the pacific north west
For those who prefer picturesQuote:
Originally Posted by KQ
Attachment 496962
The red shading denotes areas under Red Flag Warnings
Highway 95 BC ..Emcon Fire Services
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Tahoe is stil smoke free.Quote:
Originally Posted by Buzzworthy
There was a fire started a few weeks ago that could have been a problem, but air attack really pounded it and got it under control pretty quickly.
https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...UA&oe=66A7C1DF
?? Wildfire Has Hit Jasper ??
Photo from Christopher Windsor ?
'Just got word that the fire has now made contact with Jasper. Maligne Lodge is gone and the Petro Canada has exploded. This is unbelievable.' - Christopher Windsor
Key Developments:
- Evacuation Order: The entire park, including the Jasper townsite, was evacuated, affecting around 25,000 people.
- Wildfire Size: The fire has grown to approximately 10,800 hectares.
- Structures Impacte: Some structures within the park have been damaged, but the extent is unknown due to inaccessible areas.
- Evacuee Route: Evacuees were forced to head west into British Columbia and then to reception centers in Calgary, Edmonton, and Grande Prairie.
- Firefighting Efforts: Crews are working hard to protect the townsite and evacuate people from the backcountry.
- Weather Conditions: Windy conditions are making firefighting efforts challenging, with rain expected but possibly insufficient to control the fire.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected. Stay safe, Jasper!
#JasperWildfire #WildfireUpdate #StaySafe #JasperNationalPark #FortMacExclusives #AlbertaFires
that fkn sucks. i know we have mag representation there and i hope for the best possible outcomes for everyone in the town.
rain, rain, go over there, please
Waiting to hear how much of our town is gone. Some of the pictures from yesterday show the block between my place and my mother in law's completely engulfed. Hoping for some of the town to still be there. Jasper has been my home for 30 years, maybe we still have something to go home to
That’s rough, hang tough
Fuck.
Dam. Realty sorry to hear this.Quote:
Originally Posted by weibo
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Seeing stories that the situation in Jasper is very grim. I'm just glad they were able to evacuate (hopefully) everyone.
Wow jfc. I'm sitting on the ocean in Florence OR. Couldn't be more beautiful. I'm not going anywhere
Vibes weibo. I hope your place somehow survived the flames.
So sorry to hear this. I hope your place is ok and friends and neighbors are safe. Made my first visit to Jasper this past April. Such a wild place and cool town. Breaks my heart to see the news. Vibes.
Sorry weibo. I wish I had stopped when I drove through Jasper at night but we were on a mission. Gas, coffee and go. The silly things that kids in their 20s do...
There is some hope for our place but some very close friends don't have that option. Waiting on some confirmation and video that goes all the way along our block. Not holding much hope for my wife's Mom's place, her childhood house, 80's cedar siding a shakes on a street that seems mostly gone.
Oregon stretched too thin:
207pm Milton Freewater: 2nd fire moving fast near the other one, york rd area, homes threatened,
210pm 50 acres moving fast to the east , Umatilla county has no more trucks to send
217pm Umatilla county requesting a state incident management team respond
220pm more mutual aide coming from WW
228pm WW river rd is closed, now a structure fire
Good luck, weibo. I know Jasper will rebuild, but this is heartbreaking.
Apparently Marmot basin ski area is gone
I'm seeing one report from a dodgy facebook group about that. Nothing official.Quote:
Originally Posted by XXX-er