With the small amount of rain the High Park fire is dying out. The inciWeb site says, “Firefighters continue coordinating making assessments with local authorities for orderly re-entry to evacuated subdivisions. Crews are removing hazard trees along main public roads to improve public and firefighter safety. Much of the fire shows no smoke, but substantial heat remains throughout the fire. Firefighters are searching out remaining hotspots throughout the fire and putting them out. ” Those are great words to hear. And, it is nice to look west and not see smoke.
Yesterday was a full day. Fellow photographers Cindi Smith, Susan Thomas and myself took a drive up to Mt Evans. Wonderful views of our state from 14,000 feet. Cooler temperatures and bit of rain and sleet had us putting on jackets. On our way back down we indulged in some homemade pies at the Echo Lake Lodge. Once back in Fort Collins I headed out to the Arapahoe Nature Area for some quiet and to watch the sunset. I was not disappointed. Hope everyone has a good weekend.
8 Comments
Earl
Monte, great news about the High Park fire…I hope the others are soon under control. We’re getting the 100+ temperatures this weekend from the high pressure center you’ve “kindly” sent Eastward.
It does sound like a good day…especially the pie! 🙂
Beautiful sunset shot. You have a good weekend as well.
Monte Stevens
I just heard from my friends, Don and Kathy, and their home was spared in the Glacier View area. They had to deal with spoiled food as there was not electricity for the past 2 weeks. And, since they had just sold their home in town, they were quite relieved.
ken bello
Good new on the fires. All time record highs are predicted through much of the country in the coming days so keep cool and avoid the heat (if possible).
Monte Stevens
I saw those forecasts and it’s not looking good. I just checked earlier on the Waldo fire near Colorado Springs and they have reported “Favorable weather and fire behavior has also allowed crews to go direct in all divisions.” Let me tell you it was nice just to sit out there last night and watch the sunset with smoke on the horizon or inhaling it.
Dave Showalter
We’ll get through this awful dry spell and every clear sunrise will be a bit sweeter. It’sgood to hear your friends had a home to come back to.
Monte Stevens
I’m looking forward to those sunsets and sunrises. And, they are glad also as they had just sold their house in town.
Mark
Glad to read the news on the fires Monte. Beautiful image. Love those clouds – hopefully signs of storms brewing.
Monte Stevens
Yes, Mark, we have been a bit cooler, under 100 degrees for the past few days. Clouds have moved into the are late in the afternoon or evening but all we seem to get are a few sprinkles. We need more than that. As of this morning there are 11 fires burning in Colorado. I think we all need some rain!