Thursday, August 04, 2005

Wildfire!

Interstate 90 is closed by Alberton and there are evacuation orders. At least 20 fires started pretty much simultaneously about 4:30 this afternoon, there is suspicion that they were set by someone.

It's hot and bone dry, the forecast is for hotter and drier days to come. There are about a hundred firefighters working the area and thereis concern about high winds, phone service is out in the area. Stage 2 fire restrictions go into effect at midnight.

Wildfire by Ellensberg, Washington, where my old friend Jess lives.

Governor Schweitzer has given the order for National Guard soldiers to begin fire training in conjunction with their monthly training.
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