I was watching a live CalFire press conference. Seconds after a Santa Cruz County Sherif spokesperson stepped up to give a report of a death, they had to stop the press conference due to rain.
Good News? Yes, but if it is just a tiny sprinkle it might be bad news because it could be a harbinger for a lightening storm.
As for my location.... I am near the fire, but Santa Cruz and Capitola are nearer to the fire. That is the most densely populated part of this county. They have dug in to stop the fire, at all costs, from getting into Santa Cruz and Capitola. I live about a mile from the Capitola line. It has to get through those cities before it can get to me. I absolutely do not believe it will hit me unless this new lightening storm strikes on this side of the population center. Let’s hope that this sprinkle turns into a down pour. I’m still packing. The fire could burn around the city and still come into my community from another direction. The forrest of Santa Cruz Mountains are only a mile from my home. That forested area near me is still untouched by fire..... but should lightening strike there or should the fire go that direction, then I will be vulnerable. Still, for the time being, I’m safe. By tomorrow more fire fighting reserves will have arrived.
On a happy note. The Ducks that rent down the street but own a home near the worst part of the fire... their home has miraculously been spared so far. It couldn’t happen to nicer people. We are all in mourning over the devastation but all good news is appreciated.
Oh I’m hearing that the storm is passing through quickly and they feel that it will only help a little. So far 74,000 acres of forrest has been burned.
Please understand that all pertains the the Santa Cruz Mountain Fire, and there are several other fires going on.... but not as big or as close to my home.
Thank you all for your good wishes and prayers.
Good News? Yes, but if it is just a tiny sprinkle it might be bad news because it could be a harbinger for a lightening storm.
As for my location.... I am near the fire, but Santa Cruz and Capitola are nearer to the fire. That is the most densely populated part of this county. They have dug in to stop the fire, at all costs, from getting into Santa Cruz and Capitola. I live about a mile from the Capitola line. It has to get through those cities before it can get to me. I absolutely do not believe it will hit me unless this new lightening storm strikes on this side of the population center. Let’s hope that this sprinkle turns into a down pour. I’m still packing. The fire could burn around the city and still come into my community from another direction. The forrest of Santa Cruz Mountains are only a mile from my home. That forested area near me is still untouched by fire..... but should lightening strike there or should the fire go that direction, then I will be vulnerable. Still, for the time being, I’m safe. By tomorrow more fire fighting reserves will have arrived.
On a happy note. The Ducks that rent down the street but own a home near the worst part of the fire... their home has miraculously been spared so far. It couldn’t happen to nicer people. We are all in mourning over the devastation but all good news is appreciated.
Oh I’m hearing that the storm is passing through quickly and they feel that it will only help a little. So far 74,000 acres of forrest has been burned.
Please understand that all pertains the the Santa Cruz Mountain Fire, and there are several other fires going on.... but not as big or as close to my home.
Thank you all for your good wishes and prayers.
