The views of the desert landscape never get old. It’s finally starting to cool down here and some of our leaves have already started to change colour. It’s hard to believe it’s already September!
The fire that concerns us the most is the Lookout Fire southeast of here. It is still listed as only 6% contained and is growing. It is roughly the same vicinity as the infamous Holiday Farm Fire in 2020 that came north and threatened us. We are keeping an eye on the situation and hope the autumn rains come sooner than later. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/orwif-lookout-fire
Thank, GP. I see the map has been updated. It is now listed as 21135 acres and 16% contained. Yes, when fires join up and become huge, they create their own weather and can become juggernauts. Bedrock, a bigger fire, is a concern as well, though not as close to us as Lookout.
In September of 2020 I remember being in one of several long lines for gasoline in town, and everyone looking up at the billowing black smoke in the sky moving towards us, tinged with surreal green, pink and purple colors. It looked like it could ave been straight out of Mordor from The Lord of the Rings. Buildings, cars, chemicals, metals, plastics, trees and any living beings in its path went up in flames. Ash fell, sometimes big flakes. It is the closest thing to a war zone I have seen in my lifetime.
I remember keeping the link for the 2020 fire you sent me and I checked it every morning. I have also saved this one in the favorites – I’m keeping an eye on you and Rick!!
The humidity is generally very low out here in this part of Oregon in summer. I learned Oregon has its own version of California’s Santa Ana winds. That played a role in the 2020 fires.
The views of the desert landscape never get old. It’s finally starting to cool down here and some of our leaves have already started to change colour. It’s hard to believe it’s already September!
Beautiful shots, John!
Really lovely landscape!
Over the past couple of months, you have had some crazy weather, John.
Yes indeed, GP! The weather is more normal now with low 100s, much more tolerable than 110 or 115!
Those are beautiful desert scenes, John!
Mid to upper 90s here yesterday afternoon. Still plenty smoky.
Sorry to hear that, Lavinia.
The fire that concerns us the most is the Lookout Fire southeast of here. It is still listed as only 6% contained and is growing. It is roughly the same vicinity as the infamous Holiday Farm Fire in 2020 that came north and threatened us. We are keeping an eye on the situation and hope the autumn rains come sooner than later.
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/orwif-lookout-fire
I see it is now 16% contained, I hope it improves and doesn’t join up with the Bedrock fire SW of it. Stay safe!!
Thank, GP. I see the map has been updated. It is now listed as 21135 acres and 16% contained. Yes, when fires join up and become huge, they create their own weather and can become juggernauts. Bedrock, a bigger fire, is a concern as well, though not as close to us as Lookout.
In September of 2020 I remember being in one of several long lines for gasoline in town, and everyone looking up at the billowing black smoke in the sky moving towards us, tinged with surreal green, pink and purple colors. It looked like it could ave been straight out of Mordor from The Lord of the Rings. Buildings, cars, chemicals, metals, plastics, trees and any living beings in its path went up in flames. Ash fell, sometimes big flakes. It is the closest thing to a war zone I have seen in my lifetime.
I remember keeping the link for the 2020 fire you sent me and I checked it every morning. I have also saved this one in the favorites – I’m keeping an eye on you and Rick!!
Thank you! We are keeping our fingers crossed this year is not a repeat.
That is very difficult to handle with the high humidity. Gotta be higher than down here at about 12% just now!
The humidity is generally very low out here in this part of Oregon in summer. I learned Oregon has its own version of California’s Santa Ana winds. That played a role in the 2020 fires.
Beautiful photos! Here it’s starting to feel a bit like fall… Some leaves have even started changing colours (already!)
Already? Wow, you best grab your snow boots and warm coats, Vanessa! 🥶
I’m mentally not ready for it! 🙂