Woke Up To The Smell Of Something Burning

It smelled a little like someone burning garbage but it was 2:30 AM. I worried that our upstairs roommate might have thrown a hot ashtray into the garbage before going to bed so I got up to see if I could find the source of the burning odor. It did not get any worse as I neared the stairs, that seemed like a good sign. It got a LOT worse when I got to the porch, and when I stepped outside there was no doubt: Forest fires.

The moon was blood red, even a few stars had taken on the color of flame. The wind was whipping, and carrying on it the strong smell of fire. I turned on the computer and tried to see where the fire was, and there are three fairly near us. I suspect, due to the wind direction, that the Rattlesnake fire was responsible for the smoke we were being covered in.

I managed to get a few more hours sleep although I never sleep well when I can smell something burning. This morning I wandered out to see how the world looked.

I wish everyone in the path of these and all the fires the very best, it is a tough time of year in the west.

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