08-24-2023, 08:26 PM
(far northern California coast
Over a week ago, we had many lightning strikes that started lots of forest fires, over a dozen in my little county alone. Because of the smoke, the electric company (Pacific Power) de-energized the only transmission lines into the county - they come from the east over the mountains. In the meantime, they've been bringing in huge generators to power the whole county. I had power early this morning and the rest of the county is supposed to be covered in the next couple of days. When the fire activity subsides, they will be able to make repairs and re-energize the transmission lines.
The largest fire is at 47,000 acres with zero percent containment. There are about 1200 people from all over the west, fighting the fires. Some areas have been evacuated. It's a very rugged landscape. They've been able to drop lots of fire retardant over the last few days.
We have highway 101 open going north and south but Highway 199 (which is a 2 hour drive to the east and I-5) is closed. They're hoping to have escorted one lane traffic, twice daily on Monday.
Was really nice to have a hot shower this morning.
Wild Coast Compass
Over a week ago, we had many lightning strikes that started lots of forest fires, over a dozen in my little county alone. Because of the smoke, the electric company (Pacific Power) de-energized the only transmission lines into the county - they come from the east over the mountains. In the meantime, they've been bringing in huge generators to power the whole county. I had power early this morning and the rest of the county is supposed to be covered in the next couple of days. When the fire activity subsides, they will be able to make repairs and re-energize the transmission lines.
The largest fire is at 47,000 acres with zero percent containment. There are about 1200 people from all over the west, fighting the fires. Some areas have been evacuated. It's a very rugged landscape. They've been able to drop lots of fire retardant over the last few days.
We have highway 101 open going north and south but Highway 199 (which is a 2 hour drive to the east and I-5) is closed. They're hoping to have escorted one lane traffic, twice daily on Monday.
Was really nice to have a hot shower this morning.
Wild Coast Compass
northern california coast