Post by rodge on Jul 30, 2018 5:00:46 GMT
I’ve been living in the city where the fire has hit in NorCal.
It’s been a very bizarre situation to be in for the last few days.
Thankfully I’m on the side of the city that didn’t have to evacuate, but it’s hit the city hard. About 40% of the population has had to evacuate. The fire has burned 94,000 acres as of this evening and 6 lives have been lost.
On Thursday evening, I faced the possibility of having to leave and went to pack my bags. It’s amaIng how a situation like that can hone your senses to what is really important.
I grabbed paperwork, photos and a few items that were given by grandparents etc. and looked around the house and realised nothing else is important.
Thankfully, the rest of the family have been back in Ireland and I’ve only had me and the dog to be concerned about.
Work was closed on Friday and it’s the same on Monday.
I have a lot to do there but we can’t get access as it’s behind the fire line- it’s not at risk, they’re just keeping people away from the danger areas.
I had friends staying over when they were told to move and I’ve had other friends who have lost everything.
Today a group of us went out and gave drinks, food and cool packs to the first responders. They were so thankful and this is after many of them have worked multiple 24/30 hr shifts in the last week.
It’s funny how a week can change your perspective on what’s important in life.
It’s been a very bizarre situation to be in for the last few days.
Thankfully I’m on the side of the city that didn’t have to evacuate, but it’s hit the city hard. About 40% of the population has had to evacuate. The fire has burned 94,000 acres as of this evening and 6 lives have been lost.
On Thursday evening, I faced the possibility of having to leave and went to pack my bags. It’s amaIng how a situation like that can hone your senses to what is really important.
I grabbed paperwork, photos and a few items that were given by grandparents etc. and looked around the house and realised nothing else is important.
Thankfully, the rest of the family have been back in Ireland and I’ve only had me and the dog to be concerned about.
Work was closed on Friday and it’s the same on Monday.
I have a lot to do there but we can’t get access as it’s behind the fire line- it’s not at risk, they’re just keeping people away from the danger areas.
I had friends staying over when they were told to move and I’ve had other friends who have lost everything.
Today a group of us went out and gave drinks, food and cool packs to the first responders. They were so thankful and this is after many of them have worked multiple 24/30 hr shifts in the last week.
It’s funny how a week can change your perspective on what’s important in life.
