Orr Series-Montgomery Woods Fire Update

What a wonderful night we had. For the first night, we didn't hear a tree fall or see a fire (or even glowing embers) on our hillside. The air was clear and cool enough so that we had our windows open all night! A miracle of a night for us. This morning there is one engine on our place, no helicopters, no planes, and no chainsaws. I can almost remember what this place is really like. Most of the work today is on the North-West side of the fire where there is lots more cleanup work to do.

This morning at the briefing there was a much smaller crowd, and the mood continued to be upbeat. There was discussion of ongoing risk and possible problems, but with the weather cooling and the fire receding, these were clearly in the "unlikely" category.

Plenty of sad news about other fires that are still burning free, and a couple new fires that have just broken out of their containment lines, so we are actually very fortunate for Cal Fire's success in fighting our fire.

Unless something changes, I will only be sending one update a day (let's hope it sticks this time!).

Have a wonderful day,

Rod