Fire season

[Tant01]

Well folks... California is burning again! Surprise, surprise! It is the season! Every year we get lightning strikes or careless humans (or arsonists!) that set fires around the state. This year is no exception. Sadly, two fire fighters have lost their lives fighting the so called "station fire" and six others have been injured this week. Capt. Tedmund Hall, 47, of San Bernardino and Firefighter Specialist Arnaldo "Arnie" Quinones, 35, of Palmdale were killed Sunday when their emergency response vehicle went over the side of a mountain road and fell 800 feet into a steep canyon during fire suppression activities protecting Camp 16 in the City of Palmdale. The men both were members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department



Satellite images show the smoke trail has blown east across Nevada and Arizona, through Utah and Colorado, and into the Midwest where it's stacked up in the Dakotas and Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. But now it also looks like it has spread north even into the far reaches of northern Minnesota!

http://www.komonews.com/weather/blog/56723392.html

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[kingoftheforest]

Well folks... California is burning again! Surprise, surprise! It is the season! Every year we get lightning strikes or careless humans (or arsonists!) that set fires around the state. This year is no exception. Sadly, two fire fighters have lost their lives fighting the so called "station fire" and six others have been injured this week. Capt. Tedmund Hall, 47, of San Bernardino and Firefighter Specialist Arnaldo "Arnie" Quinones, 35, of Palmdale were killed Sunday when their emergency response vehicle went over the side of a mountain road and fell 800 feet into a steep canyon during fire suppression activities protecting Camp 16 in the City of Palmdale. The men both were members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department



Satellite images show the smoke trail has blown east across Nevada and Arizona, through Utah and Colorado, and into the Midwest where it's stacked up in the Dakotas and Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. But now it also looks like it has spread north even into the far reaches of northern Minnesota!

Smoke from LA wildfire seen in several states | KOMO News - Seattle, Washington | Weather Blog


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Boy when you guys have a natural disaster you don't half as it do you.

You in a safe spot away from the flames buddy?

You sure some internet troll didn't just flame Cali?

[Tant01]

Boy when you guys have a natural disaster you don't half as it do you.

You in a safe spot away from the flames buddy?

You sure some internet troll didn't just flame Cali?

I'm WAY north of those big fires. We have a few smaller hot spots in the valley east of here...

[Tant01]

Boy when you guys have a natural disaster you don't half as it do you.

Investigators have determined that the Station Fire was intentionally set (arson)...

[kingoftheforest]

Investigators have determined that the Station Fire was intentionally set (arson)...

We had some of those this way a few years back. but Our smoke only went across to GA.

Course we don't have those Santa Annas either.

[CallumDegraves]

Fire season is a critical time of year when the risk of wildfires significantly increases, often due to dry conditions, high temperatures, and strong winds. During this period, it's essential to implement comprehensive safety measures to protect both property and lives. One crucial aspect of preparedness is ensuring that all fire safety systems are fully operational, which includes regular control panel inspection. This inspection helps verify that all alarms, sprinklers, and suppression systems are functioning correctly, allowing for quick and effective responses in the event of a fire. By staying vigilant and proactive, communities can better mitigate the risks associated with fire season and safeguard their environments.