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Mr.Bill

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3. The Valley Fire here in Lake County, CA in 2015

Reply to Budi (Reply #2)

Sat Jul 17, 2021, 10:09 PM

Jul 2021

went from zero to 100,000 acres in about 12 hours. Burned 1,200 homes. We got evecuated for that one, it came within a few miles of our house. Only thing that saved us was a huge vineyard that had been planted a few years earlier. Vineyards make a pretty good fire break.

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Rapidly growing Tamarack Fire in California prompts evacuations; bike race canceled [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2021 OP

South of Lake Tahoe Budi Jul 2021 #1

The Tamarack Fire, which sat at an estimated 500 acres as of Friday night, has grown to over 6,600.. Budi Jul 2021 #2

The Valley Fire here in Lake County, CA in 2015 Mr.Bill Jul 2021 #3

Wow. That would be terrifying Budi Jul 2021 #4

We went to bed on a Saturday night with the fire moving away from us. Mr.Bill Jul 2021 #5

Must have been surreal & controlled panic, I'm sure. Budi Jul 2021 #6

We sold that house and moved to a nearby small town. Retirement downsizing. Mr.Bill Jul 2021 #7

You will be ok Budi Jul 2021 #8

Love your sig line. Mr.Bill Jul 2021 #9