[2LZ]

Hey ya'll. As usual, Nor Cal in a towering enferno again for this fire season. Last year we were caught between the Rim fire south of us and the American fire north of us. While we were fortunate enough not to be in eithers path, there was zero relief from the smoke. It didn't matter which way the wind blew.

This year, we saw the King fire boom to life within a few hours last Sunday off of our porch. It started about 25 miles from us, as the crow flies and it's been devastating to those poor folks in it's path. Many towns and rural areas are now under evacuation and it's not getting any better. Fortunately for us, it's been heading the opposite direction for now. It doubled in size overnight to 71,000 acres and is only at 5% containment. The windy conditions haven't helps the fight. Last night after dark, the fire has now become so violent that it's created its own weather within itself and we could see the lightning flashes inside the smoke plume. Pretty wicked looking.

The far north state has seen a little rain come in from the ocean but nothing here, as of yet. Long story short, if this thing decides to change directions, it wouldn't bode to well for The Humble 2LZ Abode and all in the new path. Believe me, there's nothing more ominous looking than a massive DC 10 skirting the pine tips dumping fire retardant.

Here's a pic I took with my phone last night about dusk off our back porch. It was actually darker out than the camera picked up but it's the first time we've seen the red hue or glow of the fire in the smoke. Apologies if the pic may be too large. It's what I have at the moment.

Lets toss some prays "northward" for the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to do the best they can to help keep us safe. Many of us think we have pretty important jobs but these people are true heros and I've personally seen them work relentless hours on steep terrain in the worst of conditions. They concider it "just doing their job". Many of our local areas are all volunteer and they do a bang-up job, as well.

Let's hope for some relief and some good news soon.