Hot August Fires


 This photo is from August 10, when the Bug and Fred Fires were burning the backs of our valleys.

It's pretty well contained now, but another fire started on Saturday.


We were on the I-80 side of Peavine when it happened, and we could see the wind was pushing it up and over, so we went around to the 395 side.


It was threatening the same valleys again, and did more damage.

My sister was able to return home last night though.

According to my Watch Duty app, this Hawk Fire is 15,000 acres and 27% contained.

Definitely a bit hazy today.


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