topic Re: Fires in Community Chat

Fires

sunshine 919 — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:04:24 GMT

I live in Reno and it is so smokey where I am it looks like fog. No fires in Reno this smoke is coming from other fires in Calif. One is outside of Carson City, I believe Gardnerville.

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godi — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:10:47 GMT

Wow. It's definitely a crazy year. Stay safe and keep the windows closed.

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Lucky Charm — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:10:57 GMT

We had a hazy night/sunset a couple of nights ago and they said it was from the California fires. I'm on the east coast. This has happened before.

One time there was fires in Canada and you could literally smell the smoke and we were at the beach in Delaware.

Wild fires are a form of pollution. I always pay attention to the air quality if I'm walking or riding my bike. The air may seem clean, but maybe it's not.....I try not to subject myself to unhealthy air.

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spud188 — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:11:34 GMT

We were on a standby evacuation notice last Monday,TG it was cancelled that evening.So many fires.

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Leggett28 — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:34:17 GMT

@sunshine 919 We live in Sparks and we also thought it looked like fog. It's really bad and I feel for people that have breathing problems.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:40:03 GMT

We're also getting terrific smoke from California fires in the Albuquerque area, some days more than others. One day this past week I could only barely make out the outline of the 10,300 ft mountain across the valley.

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CalminHeart — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:57:59 GMT

I'm in the midwest and we have hazy skies and air from the fires. It's really messing with my sinuses.

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SilleeMee — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:36:22 GMT

Here in Colorado we have 'air quality warnings' ....it's been that bad. Seems this is happening way too much lately. More fires each year.

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arrabella — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:49:38 GMT

@sunshine 919 wrote:
I live in Reno and it is so smokey where I am it looks like fog. No fires in Reno this smoke is coming from other fires in Calif. One is outside of Carson City, I believe Gardnerville.

Sadly, this happens every year here. Not going to say anything more or I'll get poofed!

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DiAnne — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:04:15 GMT

It is amazing how far the smoke travels. A few days ago we had haze that they said was from the fires in Siberia. I am in Washington State.

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Cakers3 — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:04:39 GMT

Sorry to read about all the fires.

A friend lost everything in 2 fires in CA, a few years apart, in different locations.

Thinking, too, of all the persons involved in keeping things at bay and working in such conditions.

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Mersha — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:11:58 GMT

@spud188 wrote:
We were on a standby evacuation notice last Monday,TG it was cancelled that evening.So many fires.

@spud188 I am so sorry to hear that you are dealing with the fires.

How do you prepare for evacuation? Do you have lots of things together and packed in the car knowing that fire is nearby? I am guessing you have a "go bag" but what else do you do?

Stay safe!

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chickenbutt — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:12:15 GMT

@sunshine 919 wrote:
I live in Reno and it is so smokey where I am it looks like fog. No fires in Reno this smoke is coming from other fires in Calif. One is outside of Carson City, I believe Gardnerville.

Reno here, too, and there is one up in Markleeville that's pretty bad. I think that's where a lot of the smoke is coming from.

Every year. *sigh*

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suzyQ3 — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:18:29 GMT

On behalf of California, I sincerely apologize for all the wandering bad air.

And no, this didn't happen every year, definitely not on such a grand level. It's our new norm.

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gertrudecloset — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:20:40 GMT

Fires in Oregon near the California border have burned well over 400 square miles. They are calling it a "bootleg fire." I have no idea what that means.

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suzyQ3 — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:34:57 GMT

@gertrudecloset wrote:
Fires in Oregon near the California border have burned well over 400 square miles. They are calling it a "bootleg fire." I have no idea what that means.

@gertrudeclosetcould it just be the name they've given to it?

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gertrudecloset — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:35:54 GMT

@suzyQ3 wrote:
@gertrudecloset wrote:
Fires in Oregon near the California border have burned well over 400 square miles. They are calling it a "bootleg fire." I have no idea what that means.
@gertrudeclosetcould it just be the name they've given to it?

Most certainly could be @suzyQ3 . Sounds odd though.

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Cakers3 — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:40:29 GMT

@gertrudecloset wrote:
Fires in Oregon near the California border have burned well over 400 square miles. They are calling it a "bootleg fire." I have no idea what that means.

@gertrudecloset

It is the Bootleg Fire, capitalized. Named after Bootleg Creek. Most of these fires are named after locations, even streets, where they spark.

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chickenbutt — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:44:22 GMT

@suzyQ3 wrote:
@gertrudecloset wrote:
Fires in Oregon near the California border have burned well over 400 square miles. They are calling it a "bootleg fire." I have no idea what that means.
@gertrudeclosetcould it just be the name they've given to it?

It seems like they always name the fires around here. I don't always get why AND what the heck is the meaning of a given name for a fire.

Nice seein' ya, Suz!

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persiflage — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:44:46 GMT

The Bootleg Fire is named after Bootleg Spring which is in the area. Names often reflect local landmarks or geographical locations.