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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsEagle Creek Wildfire-Destroying the Columbia River Gorge as we speak-multiple towns evac'd
This is stunning....
We woke to layers of ash-at least it wasn't the frantic knocking of Sheriff crews evacuating people. We saw many carloads of people with animal crates etc...And a few horse trailers. It is a huge loss as it is a pristine gem in a historic location. Even the Multnomah falls lodge is endangered.
Overnight video at link.
http://www.oregonlive.com/
gratuitous
(82,849 posts)On a decently clear day, I can see the five mountains (Rainier, St. Helens, Adams, Hood, and Jefferson) from my office window. Today, I can't even see Mt. Tabor just a couple of miles away.
randr
(12,409 posts)We are breathing some of that smoke here in Western Colorado
Warpy
(111,245 posts)We're getting a break today since a cool front came through from the east. Day after tomorrow, we'll get the haze from all the fires back.
It's nice not having that elephant sitting on my chest for a couple of days.
BigmanPigman
(51,584 posts)We are very familiar with the scene down here in San Diego.
dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)I could strangle those kids......
people with breathing problems are gonna suffer.