Cough, Cough, Choke, Choke

(cough) If you aren't in Northern CA, then you probably may not be aware that we have not just one, but two big fires going on. (cough) The first in Plumas County (the Moonlight Fire) has burned over 15,000 acres, and another in Santa Clara County (the Lick Fire) has burned over 14,000 acres. Both started during Labor Day weekend.

Here is what the (cough) skyline looked like yesterday.

Needless to say, the air is full of particulates, and ash. Makes dealing with lung problems (such as asthma) real fun (cough). Ironically, it is a little fun to be able to look at the sun without protection, but the tradeoff (cough) is not worth it. The winds should push some of this smoke from the Moonlight fire out of here tonight. Sure (cough) hope so (cough) (cough). Only one problem... those winds will push the smoke from the Lick fire into the valley.

Wanna know what major CalFire incidents are going on? Its quite educational. Go to http://fire.ca.gov

Addendum: The Moonlight Fire grew by 14,000 acres yesterday. Explains a lot why there was so much smoke.