Chips Fire threatens Butt/Caribou
I've been keeping an eye on the fire map for the Chips Fire. 42,000 acres and still going. Looks like the fire has touched the edge of the west shore in one spot on Butt Lake. I am going to miss that gorgeous forest on the west side and the shade it provides in the early evening. Looks like its also running very close to the Yellow Creek in the Humbug valley area. Damn-- another drop-dead gorgeous spot. I would not be surprised to see this one take almost the entire west side of Butt. I noticed that air tankers are "available", however not in use. They are utilizing helicopters. Do any of you forest service folks know why they aren't using the planes on this event? Seems like an easy fill-up on Almanor or at least the Chester arport is close by for phoscheck... seems like all hands should be on deck to protect this resource rich area.
Tracy
When all else fails, put down the pole and swim with the dog.
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