Fire Season in California has begun.
The Tea Fire (up near Santa Barbara) got rather close to where my brother lives. At least the possible evacuation area got fairly close to where he lives. About a mile or so. He's not in any danger as of right now. The fire, last I checked is 75% contained. Still, there's a large brushy and dry park right behind his apartment. You can literally stand on his balcony and look into it. And embers carry, so there is some worry if the wind kicks up again. I think it's being good though.
Down where I am, the three fires raging around us has made the sky a sort of odd gray/orange color. It smells like smoke, even indoors. My nose has been all twitchy and my eyes are watering. Ash is falling all over the place like snowflakes. While I'm not in any danger from the actual fires the smoke is dangerous and there is a health advisory out to stay indoors as much as possible and not do any outdoor activities.
While this does put a crimp in my afternoon walks it has given me time to sit and NaNo.
Down where I am, the three fires raging around us has made the sky a sort of odd gray/orange color. It smells like smoke, even indoors. My nose has been all twitchy and my eyes are watering. Ash is falling all over the place like snowflakes. While I'm not in any danger from the actual fires the smoke is dangerous and there is a health advisory out to stay indoors as much as possible and not do any outdoor activities.
While this does put a crimp in my afternoon walks it has given me time to sit and NaNo.