When I drove to work yesterday, the Boise foothills were on fire. This kind of thing seems to happen fairly regularly, and it usually makes for a smoky day.
As I got close to the office I saw open flames and they were right on the edge of town. It was about a half mile or less from my office. When I pulled into the parking lot, I lost view of the Flames because of the trees. This might not mean much to you, but it indicates a fire right at the base of the foothills. Authorities suspect illegal fireworks. Happy Fourth of July!
That isn't flame, it's sunrise. I've heard reports that one home was lost, and that two homes were actually lost. Either way, that's too damned close.
This is what Tablerock looked like after work from +/- the same spot.
Be careful outdoors this summer. Things are all dried up now, and campfires, cigarettes, fireworks, and even a dragging chain on an RV can cause this.
Otto decided to get up at 3:00 again. He's been pretty good for a week, but today he's an early bird. I've been up since then, and might as well post this now.
My wife is taking Otto to Nevada to show him to family this weekend. I'm staying behind and spraying trees in the back yard. It's best if a little puppy isn't around for a day or two for that.
This might be a silly question…but why are you spraying the trees? I have a very strange mental image right now.
Btw, love the new background image 🙂
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Fruit vs bugs.
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We sometimes have ‘wild’ fires (really people’s carelessness or negligent ignorance) start on the moors around here – luckily this year it’s been too wet, but it’s always sad to see the swathe of burnt vegetation.
Make the most of the absence of early bird Otto this weekend! 😉
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I might get a bit of editing done. Fingers crossed.
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This is the time of year for fireworks accidents. Nearly had one last year with the kid, which was terrifying. Makes me a lot more cautious. I’m curious what you’re spraying for too.
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Coddling moth. They ruin fruit.
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Such an innocent name for such a destructive bug.
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I skipped one spray, so I don’t have high hopes for 2016. I use the kind for vegetable gardens, so it’s pretty safe. Otto is still a baby and I’m being extra cautious.
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Well, I hope you get something. Smart move keeping the chew-happy puppy away. 🙂
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I’ll probably remove his favorite low-hanging branch too. He can’t chew it later if it’s gone. Then I might shop for tires. (Yuck)
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Wildfires must be terrifying, especially so close to home. We don’t get them much here. No idea why.
You’re going to miss Otto, but I think you’re right. Best to keep him away while you’re spraying.
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Idaho gets fires every year, so we get kind of used to the idea. I’ll have a couple of days to let everything settle, and the lawn will water multiple times to wash the low level stuff off.
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Wildfires must be scary. We don’t get them in my area, but I’ve known a few people out west who have been effected by them. I remember wildfires in Canada one year and the smoke made it into PA where I live. It was horrible outside. I can’t imagine what it must be like so close.
I have a feeling Otto will have made a bunch of new fans by the time the trip is over!
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It gets pretty smoky here sometimes. Wee even get it blowing in from the coastal states at times. I’m sure Otto will get spoiled rotten.
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There year I moved to Florida, 1997, the whole State was on fire. I would wake up and couldn’t see the car in the driveway. I was terrified it would come in the night and I would be trapped, but there were never any evacuations a round my hose.
Otto has stolen my heart. He’s such a cutie.
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That kind of stuff really happens. We lost a couple of blocks of homes in Boise a few years back too. Otto keeps me on my toes, but he’s tons of fun.
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Oh yeah, we have a lot of fires here due to the dryness. Glad there was no major damage. Good that Otto is away for the 4th!
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He’ll probably be back to hear the fireworks though. Curious how upset he’ll get. Most dogs don’t like them.
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Yes, for sure.
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Whoa. You are right. Much too close.
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Terrible. I don’t think people understand how easily their small decisions can affect so many others. That IS really close.
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The officially decided it was fireworks now. Twenty guys are standing around monitoring it all day to make sure it doesn’t flare back up.
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Terrible.
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A few years ago we had massive wildfires here in Texas during the height of the drought. Thank heavens it’s over now, but it was really scary back then. Someone nearly started one close to my house by continuing to tow a trailer with a flat tire spewing sparks. Some people are so careless and downright stupid. Hope you have a safe summer.
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You too, Marcha.
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I’ve seen way too many deliberately (or stupidly) started fires, and the aftermath, to have anything but vengeful thoughts toward the ijits who do it … Humans have been doing stupid things with fire since Prometheus handed over the flame. Stupid Titan.
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True. A few years back half the state burned. Maybe we got rid of the pine borers since there are no more trees.
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Love the new background!! We’re safe here in OH but for the accidental or sometimes from lightning.
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Everyplace has something. We get fires, you get tornadoes.
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Welcome to the New West, I guess.
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I’m afraid so. I believe the climate belts are moving along with the rising temperatures. Fire removes the southern edge of the forest so the sagebrush can move north.
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