This update is as of Friday morning. Yesterday was a good day, with no erratic winds to disturb the firefighting efforts. The fire has burned 2,700 acres, and has been declared 40% contained. Working the fire are 667 firefighters, 5 helicopters, 17 firetrucks and 4 bulldozers. The fire remains a "ground fire", meaning there is no crowning activity. Lines will continue to be secured today, and more burnout activity is planned. The biggest risk, as always, is with the weather -- T-storms are possible later today, which could create gusting winds. For HCR the highway remains as a significant break between the fire location and our homes. And absent storm-related winds, the direction of the burn is generally away from HCR. Best wishes and thanks to all those involved with fighting the fire.
The fund-raising effort to support the Forest Service plans to construct a firebreak around HCR and the Christopher Creek area is also progressing. Donations from HCR members have now passed $10,000. Thanks to all who have contributed. If you haven't yet contributed, we still need money -- the overall Christoher Creek community target of at least $50,000 (to secure all of the available matching funds) has not yet been met.
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The Dude Fire threatened our old cabin a few years back. The firefighters were successful in fighting back that fire to save numerous structures it was headed for. They are our heroes, no doubt about it. BJ, Lot 114
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