Loading ...Just found out there is fire west of me and in Tennessee, too, so every way out is problematic…north is the most dangerous as the Nantahala Nat’l Forest has issued evacuation orders. Officials suspect someone deliberately set this fire.
SnG…this is the usual fire season; this year is more dangerous than other years because of the severe drought we’ve had. Wind is expected tomorrow, not good.
Goldie…I’ve kept a bug-out-bag in my car for the past 22 years and am down to only one indoor pussycat…I’ll see what tomorrow brings before packing a bag for him.
Here’s some information about the fire west of me:
Rough Ridge Fire Morning Update – 11/10
Incident: Rough Ridge Fire Wildfire Released: 3 hrs. ago
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Rough Ridge Fire Update: November 10, 2016, 10 a.m.
FAST FACTS: The Rough Ridge Fire is 10,336 acres and 13% contained. 296 personnel are assigned to the fire. Resources include 9 crews, 2 helicopters, 7 engines and 2 dozers.
Location: Cohutta Wilderness Area on the Chattahoochee National Forest
Current Fire Situation: Due to the persistent drought conditions and rugged terrain in the Cohutta Wilderness, fire managers are evaluating firefighting options with an emphasis on firefighter safety. Where possible, strategic firing operations, indirect fireline construction and air support are being used to slow fire progress and contain eventual spread through the wilderness area and National Forest System lands.