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updated sun 29 jun 08

 

joyce on sat 28 jun 08


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>Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:44:43 -0700 (PDT)
>From: Earth and Fire Pottery
>Reply-To: gerrg@yahoo.com
>Subject: fires in california
>To: Steve Branfman
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>Hello-
>
> Here's a report from hot and smoky northern california,
> particularly Mendocino County, where my studio is. Last Friday
> night, we had a most unusual storm pass over the area, bringing
> over 8800 lightning strikes to our county. This lit over 150
> wildfires all through the region, mainly in the wilderness between
> us and the pacific ocean, about 100 miles as the crow flies. In
> Ukiah, where I am, we've borne the brunt of the smoke from these
> fires, with the usual west wind blowing it all into our valley.
> Only two structures have been lost so far, and no loss of life, but
> many homes are threatened and at least half of the fires are not
> being fought because of a lack of manpower and remoteness of
> location. visibility here in Ukiah is less than half a mile, and
> today it's a bit better. People are wearing masks if they go out,
> and few are going out. If you're hearing about the fires out here,
> I'm in the midst of it. I'm in no danger except for smoke. there is
> a slight chance of more lightning tonight, although it is
> small. Go to www.ukiahdailyjournal.com for more information. Jake
> and I are going to the ocean monday for some fresh air and to hang
> out. The cabin on Cobb is fine, i'm going there tonight. There are
> fires in Lake County too, but the smoke is considerably better.
> That's the report for now. Wanted to let you know what was going
> on and i"m ok and probabally going to be that way.
> peace gregg
>
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