Another change in the wind brought a flare-up for the fire that is affecting the Sterling Highway. Last night, massive flames went up to the road itself; there are some terrifying videos of people who made the trek. At this point, the road is closed entirely, and the picturesque town of Cooper Landing is on "Set" (the stage just before immediate evacuation).
Here, smoke has travelled down the highway. Strangely, the smoke was worse in town than it was at our house even though we are closer to the fire. By "closer to" I mean about 20 miles away, with lines of defence built between the fire and our direction. The very East end of Sterling (the town between our home and the fire) has been the "Ready" stage of evacuation for about a week now. Had we bought "Tower House" way back when, we would have been on the edge of that area.
I am not concerned for our home, nor even for the fact that our only land route in or out is currently blocked. However, I am very concerned, and am praying, for the residents of Cooper Landing as well as the hundreds of dedicated men and women who have come here to fight this fire. I am praying for those with breathing issues no matter which way the smoke flows. Mostly, I am praying for these fires to die out, for rain, and for a return to less complicated events.
Here, smoke has travelled down the highway. Strangely, the smoke was worse in town than it was at our house even though we are closer to the fire. By "closer to" I mean about 20 miles away, with lines of defence built between the fire and our direction. The very East end of Sterling (the town between our home and the fire) has been the "Ready" stage of evacuation for about a week now. Had we bought "Tower House" way back when, we would have been on the edge of that area.
I am not concerned for our home, nor even for the fact that our only land route in or out is currently blocked. However, I am very concerned, and am praying, for the residents of Cooper Landing as well as the hundreds of dedicated men and women who have come here to fight this fire. I am praying for those with breathing issues no matter which way the smoke flows. Mostly, I am praying for these fires to die out, for rain, and for a return to less complicated events.
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