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Bailey Guns
07-21-2012, 19:30
Noticed the smoke coming home from a ride today. Photos are from my deck. The fire appears to be about due northwest from my home, approximately 2 miles.

Fortunately there's a lot of burned area between here and there so risk appears to be minimal for now. We'll see how that pans out overnight and into tomorrow. Estimated at 5 to 10 acres currently.

Taken at 1920 hours today:

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GilpinGuy
07-21-2012, 19:36
I hope you're right. Good luck with things.
GhostRider
07-21-2012, 19:36
wow, good luck to you and your family, you will be in our prayers
Mtn.man
07-21-2012, 19:39
Looks to be Low key at the moment BG, but we are all looking.
Bailey Guns
07-21-2012, 19:45
We had some hellacious lightning up here yesterday. And this in a very hard to get to area...my guess it was a lightning strike.
sniper7
07-21-2012, 19:49
jeez...it never ends.

The west is getting fires, the coastal areas get the hurricanes and tropical stops, the west coast gets the quakes and mudslides.

Hope they get it under control quickly.

If by chance it gets out of control and people need help moving things out, PM me and I'll be glad to help you out
Holger Danske
07-21-2012, 19:50
There is smoke on Blodgett Peak near AFA today. Gazette reports the Forest service is watching it anf the fire is a stand of trees within the waldo canyon burn area.
DSB OUTDOORS
07-21-2012, 19:53
No,No,No!! No more of this Shit up here!!! Will it away Carl! Too close to you, me, and Mtn.man. [Rant1]
Bailey Guns
07-21-2012, 19:56
Even though this one looks pretty "minor", it's still nerve-wracking. Thanks, sniper.
Ah Pook
07-21-2012, 19:58
This is getting to be all too common of an occurrence. Hope it stays low risk. Best of luck.
Bailey Guns
07-21-2012, 20:42
The winds are still light but must've shifted. Strong smoke smell in the house now.
Fentonite
07-21-2012, 20:46
Makes my stomach turn. I imagine you'll have a restless night. Hang in there, and holler if you need anything.
Bailey Guns
07-22-2012, 06:15
No new developments overnight. Barely a hint of smoke from the fire this morning. Cool (56 deg) and no wind at all. Might get lucky with this one.
roberth
07-22-2012, 07:06
I am on vacation this week. Let me know if you need anything.
02ducky
07-22-2012, 08:38
No new developments overnight. Barely a hint of smoke from the fire this morning. Cool (56 deg) and no wind at all. Might get lucky with this one.

Hoping for the best for you west guys. Let me know if you need help with anything. Have chainsaw, shovels and will travel.
Mtn.man
07-22-2012, 10:01
Little to no smoke from taking an up high look. Hopefully we have dodged this one.
Mtn.man
07-22-2012, 10:07
Got a call from a deputy freind and he had talked with a Forest Service buddy. Supposed to be totally contained at this time, USFS crew hiked in early is doing
mop up, area burned approx. 4.5 to 5 acres.
cebeu
07-22-2012, 11:19
Good news, glad to hear "small and contained" and that all is well with you folks.
rockhound
07-22-2012, 17:00
mop up stages, could not see it from our house in the ranchos, but way too close.
Mtn.man
07-22-2012, 17:47
Too close is when an idiot shoots a flare into the air and it lands in the dry brush by the lake on Memorial day, burned about an acre with high winds before the PCFD got her out. Fortunate it was grass, no trees and dirt road 360 degrees around the perimiter.
about 100 yards from my house.