As the summer of 2020 progressed
the hope that this would be a summer without forest fires grew, but our hopes were dashed in the last week.
Sadly, although the end of summer seemed in sight, forest fires are now happening in my region including one very close to home, the Christie Mountain fire.
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The dry climate lends itself to this risk and now the days and evenings are filled with smoke and niggling worry at the back of one’s mind for friends, and fellow Pentictonites.
In addition to our local concern, the fire can quickly spread if the wind picks up and move to other communities at speed. We worry also about that possibility.
Today, the risk is high.
Today as I write I look outside at the waving branches of a neighbour’s tree, a storm is brewing and with it comes the unpredictability of what will develop with the Christie Mountain fire.
Thousands of homes are on alert, families are poised to grab a few precious belongs and leave their homes in God’s hands. The last few nights have been ones that not been relaxing at all for many.
Many hundreds of families are on alert, and news of our fires have travelled – a dear family from Hamburg, Germany contacted me saying we were in the news there. It was wonderful to hear from them, and we have heard from many wonderful caring people, family and friends.
Kudos to the BC Wildfire Service for their planning and efforts to protect life and property. (More on how here )
Thanks for visiting “Life and Random Thinking” today. – David
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I’m sorry to hear of this potentially devastating fire. You and your neighbors are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Thank you for your kind prayers for the affected families and crews fighting the fires.
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I’ve been wondering if you were okay! Two other friends living there are also on evacuation alert. I can’t imagine how stressful this must be for you. My thoughts and good wishes are with you and your family, and all Pentictonites. Hopefully, things will work out. Keep us posted, if you can!
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Thank you Debra, so stressful for so many. Heavy winds here now, sand blasts the people along the beach watching the Sikorsky helicopters refilling on the lake. The refill and drop water so quickly because the fires are so close.
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I sure hope all goes well tonight.
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The winds are gone, less glow in the sky- I am feeling hopeful, send rain. 🤗
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Wish I could. Stay safe!!
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Ohhhh, sending prayers for safety for all David. 🤗
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Thank you Kavitha. Bless you for keeping the people here in your prayers. – David
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Stay safe, David. 😥
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Thank you Jane, will do.
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I recognize the locations of your photos. I was hoping the Okanagan would escape this year, but not to be. My M (he’s still in P) is keeping a close eye on the situation. Are you in or near the alert area?
Stay safe. 🙂
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I am not in the alert area but some friends are. I am more concerned about them. -David. You take care also please
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Praying for your safety David. It must be a very scary and stressful time.
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Thank you for your prayers Joni. I think I feel peaceful because of prayer. I try hard not to stress about might happen, and I hope that cuts my stress by half. Bless you! -David
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Excellent photos
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Thank you Raymond, I wish I could post video. -David
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stay safe and stay good.. all the prayers are with you guys.
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Thank you, kind of you. Much appreciated-David
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welcome… we must support each other in whatever aspect we can to other, to show and save humanity. have a nice time ahead.
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Hope you stay safe!
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Much appreciated Magarisa 🙏
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Good luck, David. I can’t even imagine how stressful your situation is right now.
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Thank you my friend. I appreciate the kind thoughts. Hugs. – David
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So distressing to see and think about the destruction of forest and property. Stay safe.
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I hate to think of the poor wildlife 😞
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I hope you are doing well David, fires are so devastating. And yes I worry about the wildlife also. The weather has been so strange these last few years. My cousin fly’s the planes that drop water and stuff on fires from the air. He has already been called out to California for the fires out there also. He spends weeks on end out there every year fighting fires. Stay safe David.
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Your cousin puts in long days in fire season. My Dad mentioned to me that CA was having fires now. My heart goes out to them.
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Yes, seems like every year it happens out there.
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Oh Dave those are sobering photos and words. I hope you will be safe, your home and neighborhood will be secure, and that the fire fighters will be blessed with cooler moister weather and no wind so that the they can get the fire under control. It’s a tough year all over the west. God Bless.
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Thank you Ilona. 🤗 helicopters still busy but it appears to be under control and everyone is breathing again. 🙏🙏🙏
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Those pictures are heart breaking! Sending good wishes to you and your neighbors!
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🤗🤗🤗
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much appreciated. thank you.
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