Two of the three had been evacuated from their home a week ago and the last update they heard, the wildfire was one kilometer away from their home. They were with someone they knew from our town but looking for alternative accommodations as the unknowns continue to mount.
One can only imagine what it feels like to flee your home, not knowing if it will be standing when you return. A devastating situation.
I wonder about the wildlife, hoping their natural instincts tell them what they need to know.
As I walked home, I considered the idea of a situation which would place untold numbers of people looking for a "port in the storm". What if my community was called upon to open their homes temporarily?
I thought of my simple little life which includes a home, spare sleeping quarters, some back up supplies and thought of how quickly one would go through their supplies if there were five people to house.
At this moment, I am one of the lucky ones. Fortunate enough to consider how I could come to the aid of someone in need.
Life can change in a New York Minute. What if I was one of those people wandering into a place of business looking for shelter in an unthinkable time?
My cousin, spouse and three young children lost everything in a wildfire five years ago. It could happen to anyone. And does.
I hear Smokey the Bear's voice saying, "Only you can prevent forest fires". Human-kind, we are our own worst enemies. To think of the origins of any one of these fires. I don't know the answer to how these raging fires began. I fear humans are not without blame.
Stay safe out there.
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