There's An App For That

There's good news and bad news

about the wildfires.

The good news:  The winds

have cleared the air while blowing

30 mph gusts from the north.

That's good for us,

but not so great for the firefighters.

This morning, another fire started.

This time it was closer to us

and the winds were pushing 

the fire in our direction.

It seemed close enough for

me to start wondering if

I would need to evacuate

should the fire get out of hand.

The smoke blew in on my

neighborhood

 and ash flakes

were falling from the sky.  

 Fire fighting aircraft  flew  

over head while sirens could

be heard heading up the freeway.

  The fire started from

a wind blown tree falling into

the power lines and was contained

at 17 acres.

What really helped me to stay

calm and informed 

on the new fire was a free app

I downloaded a week or so ago

for my smart phone.

It's called 

Scanner Radio

and it's tuned into 

my local Shasta County Fire

and EMS channel.

I have to say it again.

I'll be so thankful

when we start to get our

winter rain and be done 

with this fire season.