jcricketJul 3, 2023
Ian Rose

I know I'm a broken record, but I'm going to keep on saying it - your campfire and fireworks this weekend are not worth the chance of starting a fire in these conditions. It's hot, it's dry, it's windy, and the gorge is already burning.

https://www.opb.org/article/2023/07/02/tunnel-5-fire-underwood-washington-evacuations/

#Oregon #Washington #fire #wildfire #PNW

Wildfire leads to evacuations near Underwood, Washington, as structures burn

A rapidly moving wildfire led to evacuations Sunday near Underwood, Washington, in the Columbia River Gorge.

OPB
Jul 2, 2023 at 11:51pmWeb
Show threadTiny Frightening WomanJul 2, 2023
@ianrosewrites I'm in north Washington in the woods, and there's a subset of people who feel like it's their god-given right to set off fireworks and shoot guns wherever they want. :/
Show threadShunraJul 3, 2023
@ianrosewrites @Toastie
Thank you for saying it; I'm glad to boost.
Show threadStella C 🇨🇦Jul 3, 2023
@ianrosewrites Keep saying it - public service.
Show threadMeow.tar.gz  Jul 3, 2023
@ianrosewrites It's a warning worthy of repeating, IMHO.
Show threadpunkoJul 3, 2023
@ianrosewrites yep, I hate winds during Independence Day Weekend. People don’t actually get it, maybe, till it’s their home that’s in danger. Was at one of our (two) locally-owned hardware stores #Today, and the owner and I got to talking about the wind and #Wildfires. He has family near Estacada who lost EVERYTHING in the Labor Day Fires. Even the metal roof was gone. Folks, it’s not worth it, to #FAFO with #Fire.
Show threadVHaschJul 3, 2023

@ianrosewrites

Even cities aren't safe. In Scottdale, 2 houses burned, and 4 were damaged as embers lit new fires right in front of the firemen and camera crews.

Show threadChristin WhiteJul 3, 2023
@ianrosewrites not to mention the dozen other reasons not to set off fireworks in the first place. I love professional fireworks but living with an autistic partner with sound sensitivity and PTSD has been eye opening.
Show threadChookMother 🇦🇺🦘Jul 3, 2023

@ianrosewrites Instead, have a plan for if you need to evacuate. List all the things to be put in the car - valuables, changes of clothes, pets and pet food, drinking water, important documents.

Evacuate *earlier* than you think you need to. Firefighters may not even come to your street.

Be safe.
Love from Australia. 🇦🇺 🦘

Show threadGreg GlocknerJul 3, 2023
@ianrosewrites Was camping this weekend at Wanapum Recreation Area in Vantage WA. WA State Parks banned wood campfires and charcoal grills. Propane grills and fire pits were allowed, though.
Show threadWildheartWandersJul 3, 2023
@ianrosewrites thank you for these wise words!
Show threadAdrian MoralesJul 3, 2023
@ianrosewrites Think of the poor pets, too! 🐈 🐕
Show threadMemmaJul 3, 2023
@ianrosewrites sad that this even needs to be said.
Show threadcontranymJul 3, 2023
@ianrosewrites i wish theyd just completely ban them and field burning already.
Show threadEis Comics (Vic)Jul 3, 2023
@ianrosewrites and they still don't care *shakes head*