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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSecond fire in 8 years to threaten our neighborhood
We live near a primitive open field covered in grass and weeds. There are wind warnings today. We are in a drought. There is a fire in the field. We are considered safe as long as it doesn't jump across the railroad tracks. The fire is just the other side of the railroad tracks in the photo below.
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Second fire in 8 years to threaten our neighborhood (Original Post)
Omaha Steve
Apr 2022
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bluestarone
(17,012 posts)1. Wow. Hopefully the wind is blowing away?
Be safe !
Omaha Steve
(99,686 posts)3. It was blowing the fire away from us
It is mostly out now. The fire dept. had fought it all night.
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bluestarone
(17,012 posts)4. Good to hear!
You take care, and good luck!
Nittersing
(6,367 posts)2. Crap! That is too close for comfort!
Stay safe!