Before answering individual comments and questions, I want to thank everyone for thoughtful replies while assuring all that we are fine. It appears that the firefighters have this one pretty much under control. While the red glow on the horizon that persisted throughout the night was not comforting, there is much less smoke this morning and we are far more relaxed in the bright light of a September morning.
We still don't have much information. This one was started by a plane crash in the Tehachapi Mountains, the pilot and co-pilot are dead (no passengers), and late evening the fire had burned about 300 acres. That is the sum of the news we have. I have previously alluded to how small our nearest town is. Here is another fact to put it in perspective: There is no Tehachapi radio station. The nearest station is in Bakersfield which is close in miles, but in another climate zone and the only news they consistently cover up here is big scandals. We will learn more when it is all over.
Anita, thanks for the update...I was just thinking about it and you this morning.
ReplyDeleteI looked for news on the National stations, but couldn't find any. Now I see why.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update, Anita. I'm glad that you are well and safe!!! I am, though, sorry to hear about the cause of the fire.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear it seems to be under control. I'm familiar with fire season from my years in Montana -- when these things blow up they can be truly frightening. Here's hoping for the best...
ReplyDeleteEarl - you are most welcome. As for thinking of us, I happen to believe those things matter. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteKen - One of us may have to take on learning about ham radio! We love the quiet up here, but it is a little unnerving to be verging on something similar to isolation. Two fires on either side of us this Saturday AM and we can't find any news about either.
ReplyDeletePaul - We heard that one of the fellows in the plane had a friend in Tehachapi, they were "passing by" the area and wanted to do a fly by over the friend's house. A gust of mean Tehachapi Mountain wind and that was the end of that adventure. Sad for a number of people.
ReplyDeletePJ - Oh, yes, I imagine you came close to plenty of fires up there. Again, plenty of fuel. We have been very fortunate.
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