Saturday, September 01, 2007

 

Fending off fire

Concern over the forest fires in western Montana is what has prompted me to take a break from posting. I just spent three weeks in Montana in places that were surrounded by active fires pouring out thick, acrid smoke. My family and I spent time trying to protect our little ancient family cabin from being swept up in an uncontrolled fire that started in a wilderness area.

Now that September is here with cooler temperatures, the destructive power of the fires is abating to some degree. The drought, however, remains severe, and another bout of hot, windy weather could kick everything up again.

Pray for rain for the suffering land and all living beings present there.

Setting sun, obscured by red smoke
Setting sun, obscured by red smoke
Taken in Missoula, Montana


Jocko Lakes fire
Jocko Lakes fire in western Montana's Swan Valley
Taken north of Seeley Lake in western Montana's Swan Valley


Jocko Lakes fire
Jocko Lakes fire taken just south of Seeley Lake
Taken just south of Seeley Lake, Montana


Helicopter dumping water on grass fire
Helicopter dumping water on grass fire
Taken in the Flathead Valley

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Comments:
Nice series of pictures.
 
I was in Arizona once right after a major fire, and was astounded by the devastation. Welcome back, and stay safe!
 
Thanks very much, Patia and Wren. Glad to see the inferno in western Montana has abated for the time being.
 
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