storm6490 2,768 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Just got off the phone with the FS. There is some smoke smell in this area and a lot of activity in the sky. There are a few small fires after the small thunderstorm that came in yesterday and things are starting to get really dry. A heatwave is about to hit us again and it will make the green forest turn it's usual summer brown. I asked the gal on the phone if they had a website where you could look up fires and stuff and she directed me to this. Quite a handy site that keeps you informed of events in your area. Time to start prepping the bug out vehicle, prep the house for sprinklers, double check the ins. policy and hope for the best! http://www.inciweb.org/ If you live in the sticks, GOOD LUCK! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JESS1344 508 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 STRYKER, BEST WISHES, HOPE YOU, THE FAMILY AND THE PROPERTY ALL COME OUT ALRIGHT. IF YOU GOTTA LEAVE, YOU GOTTA LEAVE, JUST DON'T WAIT TOO LONG. JESS1344 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Good luck, Stryker. And thanks for the link. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) Looks like 2 of em around. We had some Smoke around here last night, but it's all clear today. Hopefully they don't get too crazy. Besides fire danger, I just Hate all of the smoke!!! edit: Whoops, looks like 3 of em in Lolo forest. Thanks for the link. Edited July 18, 2013 by RobRez Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Voltia 375 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Can you make firebreaks? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) My family up Rock creek has stayed through some big ones, thanks to having the creek, 50yds wide on one side and a road and open land on the other. Although I could see the fires jumping rivers in high winds. I am not a fan of Fire-season. So far no fires really close to our place up there. I wonder if Sunnybean is on the job now? Edited July 18, 2013 by RobRez Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scoutjoe 276 Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 I use this to keep up when we ship out crews, its pretty handy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storm6490 2,768 Posted July 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Can you make firebreaks? Yes, but it involves either a D8 or C4. Our property has a "defensible" space but it's worth Jack and Squat when the embers come pouring down from a mile away. It's kinda like the dudes who live on the ocean. Pay to play. If the house goes, it's part of the deal. Back in the drinking days I would saw down a bunch of trees and tear up surrounding foliage while hammered and then place sprinklers on the roof. Even had a reserve of water and aux pump to fight it. With a family it's basically grab your ruck sack and get in the Cruiser, it's already loaded with all the stuff that matters. As soon as a fire hits, we head to the lake with plenty of gear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Voltia 375 Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Thanks for the explanation. I get your stance entirely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sim_Player 1,939 Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) Can you make firebreaks? Yes, but it involves either a D8 or C4. Our property has a "defensible" space but it's worth Jack and Squat when the embers come pouring down from a mile away. It's kinda like the dudes who live on the ocean. Pay to play. If the house goes, it's part of the deal. Back in the drinking days I would saw down a bunch of trees and tear up surrounding foliage while hammered and then place sprinklers on the roof. Even had a reserve of water and aux pump to fight it. With a family it's basically grab your ruck sack and get in the Cruiser, it's already loaded with all the stuff that matters. As soon as a fire hits, we head to the lake with plenty of gear. I like your "take" on your situation. Reality is reality. Would "the lake" offer protection from the fire and smoke or is that just code talk for your super-secret underground complex? Edited July 19, 2013 by Sim_Player Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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