I was surprised this fire did so much damage as there really isn't that much fuel there.

So I read up on it a little and the wet spring really promoted grass growth which then got crispy dry over the last month. Damn that most have been a hot one to do so much damage so quickly.

That had to be really damn scary for those folks who had to evacuate in the middle of the night. Some of the pics are amazing.

And yes I feel terrible for those folks who lost their homes.

First Darrington and now Pateros. Two of my favorite towns are not having very good years frown

Here's a pretty amazing drone video..... Drone video
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