Frank in Colorado
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There are four major fires currently in Colorado:
Some images of Hanging Lake:
I am located where evacuations are not ordered, but am in the midst of the smoke wafting from these fires. The smell and smog is thick and mountain peaks as little at 5 miles away are obscured by the haze. The dense fog of the fires does present some amazing colors though. This one sent from a friend:
Outdoor campfires and charcoal grills under Stage 2 restrictions are prohibited, but liquid or gas fires are allowed in residences so I am still able to use the grill.
Still going to be a long summer and we could sure use some rain.
- Pine Gulch (just north of Grand Junction) at 87,000+ acres,
- Grizzly Creek (near Glenwood Springs) at 27,000+ acres,
- Cameron peak (~40 miles west of Fort Collins) at 14,000+ acres,
- Williams Fork (near Kremmling) at 6,600+ acres.
Some images of Hanging Lake:
I am located where evacuations are not ordered, but am in the midst of the smoke wafting from these fires. The smell and smog is thick and mountain peaks as little at 5 miles away are obscured by the haze. The dense fog of the fires does present some amazing colors though. This one sent from a friend:
Outdoor campfires and charcoal grills under Stage 2 restrictions are prohibited, but liquid or gas fires are allowed in residences so I am still able to use the grill.
Still going to be a long summer and we could sure use some rain.