Wildfire near my house

Schmidty · 08-02-2015, 10:44 AM

We had a dry lightning storm last night and one bolt started a wildfire on my road, only 4-5 miles away.

We could use some prayers and aren't even able to purchase home insurance because of the area we live in. I wouldn't even be here, but my father-in-law died last year and my wife's mom is in her 60's and her grandma is 83 and don't have the physical ability to keep up with the horses, farm, etc. Have to help family though.

Oh, here's the map: CAL FIRE - California Statewide Fire Map

We're the Fern Rd. fire in Shasta county.

Dodgerchick · 08-02-2015, 10:46 AM

Consider it done. Be safe.

dubb93 · 08-02-2015, 10:47 AM

Above all, stay safe Schmidty. Sending good vibes your way.

Schmidty · 08-02-2015, 10:52 AM

Thanks. It's only a 20 acre fire, but it still freaks me out. I can usually see for miles up here in the foothills, but I can't see beyond 100 yards or so.

Schmidty · 08-02-2015, 01:40 PM

60 acres now and 10% contained. I can't see much further than 200 yards, but I think it'll be ok.

JPhillips · 08-02-2015, 01:45 PM

Take care and evac if you're told to. Fire isn't anything to fuck around with.

Schmidty · 08-04-2015, 08:44 PM

I realize that most won't remotely care, but the fire is gone now.

My first wildfire. Yay.

Eaglesfan27 · 08-04-2015, 08:53 PM

Glad the fire is out Schmidty.

Chief Rum · 08-04-2015, 09:17 PM

Glad you're safe, Schmidty!

JonInMiddleGA · 08-04-2015, 09:28 PM

No fire waaaaay better than fire.
Glad it ended up steered clear.

08-02-2015, 10:52 AM	#4
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	Thanks. It's only a 20 acre fire, but it still freaks me out. I can usually see for miles up here in the foothills, but I can't see beyond 100 yards or so. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

08-02-2015, 01:40 PM	#5
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	60 acres now and 10% contained. I can't see much further than 200 yards, but I think it'll be ok. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

08-02-2015, 01:45 PM	#6
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	Take care and evac if you're told to. Fire isn't anything to fuck around with. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

08-04-2015, 08:44 PM	#7
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	I realize that most won't remotely care, but the fire is gone now. My first wildfire. Yay. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

08-04-2015, 08:53 PM	#8
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Glad the fire is out Schmidty. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

08-02-2015, 10:46 AM	#2
Dodgerchick College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX	Consider it done. Be safe.

08-04-2015, 09:17 PM	#9
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Glad you're safe, Schmidty! __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

08-04-2015, 09:28 PM	#10
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	No fire waaaaay better than fire. Glad it ended up steered clear. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

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