6380 acres burned now... but we lost the air support of the slurry bombers, they had to go to a fire in New Mexico. Still no structures lost and no severe injuries. One firefighter was injured a bit today when a swarm of bees was disturbed and he was stung.
Anecdotal report: As a Sheriff Officer was checking a home for evacuation, he noticed the fire was getting VERY close and was even worried he would not be able to get out himself when suddenly one of the slurry bombers flew over, dropped it's load just behind the house... then out from the reddish-orange mist came several firefighters, covered in slurry! That drop saved their lives and perhaps that of the Sheriff Officer too!
Just a few pics I took today:
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| Taken from Commerce Drive about noon. |
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| Taken from Prescott Resort about 4pm |
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| Panoramic view about 4pm |
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