Carr Fire: one month later

The Carr Fire (link no longer available) was contained on August 30th at 229,651 acres. 1,091 residences, 503 outbuildings and 22 commercial structures were destroyed. Words escape me . . .

Rest in Peace:

Don Ray Smith, 81, volunteer bulldozer operator
Jeremy Stoke, 37, fire inspector, Redding Fire Department
Melody Bledsoe and her two grandchidren, Amy Roberts (4) and James Roberts (5)
An unidentified person (as of August 25th)
Jairus Ayeta, 21, PG&E apprentice lineman
Andrew Brake, 40, CAL FIRE mechanic

Thanks to all the firefighters on the ground and in the air, and their support crews.

Updated on December 20, 2020: the video that I shared when I first posted this article is no longer available. The link to information about the Carr Fire is no longer available.