A crazy day in southern Colorado

It's that time of year again--hot, dry, and windy--which makes for a deadly combination.  After the Waldo Canyon fire last year I didn't think we would see a fire like this so close to the city again.

Last night we had a fire start on the Air Force Academy.  Today there is another one north of town in the Black Forest--this one I can see from my office window.  There are two more fires south of Colorado Springs near the Royal Gorge and La Veta.

From my office window I was able to watch the Black Forest fire explode rapidly.



Below are some shots I took on my drive home from work.  This fire covers a huge area with lots of beautiful homes, the smoke plume extends for 50 miles.  So far the news is saying 7-8 homes have burned.  We have many friends who have been evacuated.  Along with my concern for people, I am concerned about the animals.  There are lots of horse owners in this area.

 
 

 
As I turned south to head home the smoke from the Royal Gorge fire was hanging in the sky.
 
 
 
Praying for rain.
 
There's only one thing good about forest fires--they provide sensational sunsets.
 
 
 
 

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ODMoose said…
Been listening to the scanners all day and following the updates online. I'm sure you and Jillian both have many memories from Black Forest. Lots of prayers from me tonight!
June 12, 2013 at 10:40 AM
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