Omak vicinity is where this all started.... and burned south pushed by strong winds.... I was outside and watched the start of the fire... I really spread fast... Started near the plywood mill East of town....
Late yesterday, the fire jumped the Okanogan River and burned around Wal-Mart and Home Depot..
This seems to be an "almost" yearly occurrence.. We have some highly skilled folks that fight fire, replace power pole and lines and phone service etc....
I was without power for 8 hours only... Cell service was down for about 2 hours... It's amazing how fast "they" jump to repair stuff and get it done...
My friend replaces power poles every year... He was working at replacing them yesterday, when I spoke with him.... He said he will be done early next week.... It's also amazing how this community pulls together to get stuff done...
The Fair grounds has sent out a notice that feed and water is available for any animals that need a temporary home, and if anyone has hay they want to donate, they are accepting any and all feeds...
Mother Nature is the only one that burns and takes your stuff around here...
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My neighbors ranch being protected....
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Protecting his hay stacks....
Late yesterday, the fire jumped the Okanogan River and burned around Wal-Mart and Home Depot..
This seems to be an "almost" yearly occurrence.. We have some highly skilled folks that fight fire, replace power pole and lines and phone service etc....
I was without power for 8 hours only... Cell service was down for about 2 hours... It's amazing how fast "they" jump to repair stuff and get it done...
My friend replaces power poles every year... He was working at replacing them yesterday, when I spoke with him.... He said he will be done early next week.... It's also amazing how this community pulls together to get stuff done...
The Fair grounds has sent out a notice that feed and water is available for any animals that need a temporary home, and if anyone has hay they want to donate, they are accepting any and all feeds...
Mother Nature is the only one that burns and takes your stuff around here...
... ... ... ...
My neighbors ranch being protected....
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Protecting his hay stacks....