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OT pray for California firefighters

sautesmom Sacramento

3 years ago

Sacramento is currently ringed by fires, as are many in California and other states. Newscasts keep commenting on the lack of CalFIRE on scene of houses burning, I assume we don't have enough to go around.
I need to go water my potted roses, but our Air Quality is close to the worst on the planet, near 400 (<50 is healthy)as attached.
Everyone send thoughts and prayers to our first responders!

Carla in Sac

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Lilyfinch z9a Murrieta Ca

3 years ago

I just read a helicopter pilot died today dropping water on the fires, I can’t even imagine the situation. I am definitely praying for his family and for everyone impacted!! Before I lived in California, I couldn’t fathom how on earth fires happened the way they do , now that I’ve seen it it’s really hit home and hurts my heart to read. Be careful out there in that poor air too !! On top of this horrid heat and power outage threats .. what a mess.

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Sheila z8a Rogue Valley OR
3 years ago
Our hearts go out to all the brave firefighters and Californians in general.
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Stephanie, 9b inland SoCal
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Oh that’s so sad and tragic. Fires in this heat are pretty scary. The hills are just so dry!
Kristine LeGault 8a pnw
3 years ago
My heart is so sad for California and to all who call it home. I grew up in Rialto and I will always treasure my years there. The fires have gotten so much worse over the years and it is heartbreaking to see the disaster unfolding again.

Prayers for homeowners, wildlife and the first responders who put it all on the line
summersrhythm_z6a
3 years ago
Prayers sent from northeast. There are too many fires! I hope more firefighters from other states could help CA.
damask_rose_zone9b
3 years ago
God bless our first responders and those affected by wildfires and other natural disasters going on right now. I will be praying for them. The smoke drifting in from the fires was terrible yesterday. I heard that it was the worst air quality in the world. I can't imagine what it must be like on the front lines.

Stay safe everyone! We will get through this!

damask_rose : )
rosecanadian
3 years ago
Horrible! B.C. is also having terrible fires.

Thank God for our first responders. I hope they and everyone else stays safe.

So scary.
sautesmom Sacramento
Original Author
3 years ago
Wow. All the states in smoke.
rosecanadian
3 years ago
Look at that!!! Holy cow!!

Come to think of it...this has been our first summer in a long time where we haven't been surrounded by smoke.
susan9santabarbara
3 years ago
You know it's bad when we, who are 4 hours south of the southernmost fire in Monterrey County, can smell smoke and can't see the mountains. Fingers crossed for everyone.
summersrhythm_z6a
3 years ago
Any rain in the forecast? Praying for rain!!!
sautesmom Sacramento
Original Author
3 years ago
We don't get rain until November.
Stephanie, 9b inland SoCal
3 years ago
Yes, sadly, rain in August would be extremely rare. One of the worst fire months here is October when the Santa Ana winds start up, but the rains haven’t started yet. Some of the deadliest California fires have been in October, since people couldn’t outrun these fast wind driven fires.
clarkejpznorcal
3 years ago
We were evacuated but are "semi" okay because the winds are blowing again. Today seemed to be the "smokiest". Extremely hazardous air quality south near Livermore/Dublin today too.

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