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Many of you have asked how we are doing with all of the wildfires in our region. The short wildfire update is simple – safe and smoky.
Map courtesy USDA Forest Service
As the above map shows, we are sitting right smack in the middle of a stretch of wildfires covering Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama, and North and South Carolina. And this map only shows the big fires, not the dozens of smaller fires. The air throughout our region is thick with smoke.
Looking to the Northeast from our house.
Chez Herd and the Tree of Life, though Hemphill Bald is obscured above us.
Many people in our area have been evacuated from their homes. Living in the mountains, we always have an evacuation plan and can be gone quickly if needed. Fortunately for us, we are safe for now with no major fires threatening us.
The bad news is that no significant rain is in the long-range forecast, so we have little hope the situation will get much better until we get some rain or, better, a thick covering of snow.
No worries – Chief of Security Kiska is monitoring our safety.
We are thankful for the thousands of firefighters from across the nation that are currently battling these blazes. Our thoughts are with them for their safety and success.
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Glad all is safe for now! Praying for rain but mostly for sibe snow!!!
I was wondering myself. I’ve got friends and coworkers in Knoxville that are complaining about the same. Even up here in Johnson City it is smoky. But oddly enough, in Bristol I haven’t seen or smelled any of it. It is like there’s a giant barrier. It isn’t supposed to rain this week…so odds are it’ll be a down pour 😛
Stay safe!
The smoke must keep the kids in longer than they’d like, I imagine.
Glad you are all safe!
And Kiska sure is a pretty girl!
We were worried about you and the herd. Stay safe pups!
Thank you for the pupdate! I’m so glad you’re all safe for now. No worries coz Kiska has it all under control!
I’m so happy you all are ok. Please stay safe. Hopefully you need to get doggy respirators lol. I’ll be praying for you guys. Hugs and kisses to the herd.
Glad to read the update! Good vibes (sibes?) coming in your direction for continued safety for you and everyone!
Stay vigilant Kiska and take care of the rest of the Herd.