Still burning but 40 % contained. Almost 93,000 acres burned so far and prime fishing/camping/hunting area closed...
Obviously not my photo, but it makes me farklempt (that's the only word that fits) every time I see it. What a tribute. The four-foot tall bronze statue (sans collar) is called "Fearless Girl".
Year after year? ... I wonder. Can regrowth out pace the annual fires? Will the winter rains cause erosion, mudslides and further damage. Not to mention the health risks associated with the lingering wildfire smoke. The folks that lost everything including family members, may have a different perspective. Severe?, yes indeed. Cheers, Barrie.
Keep seeing this one just before dark... took this off the back porch, about 15', maybe 20' away. Not a great pic, took it with my cell phone.