Orr Series-Montgomery Woods Fire Update 7/12

Good afternoon,

Although I didn't get any official report on the fire today (Brian Kornegay, our Incident Commander is finally taking a day off after something like 30 days on), I went up the hill to look down into Montgomery Woods and talked with the crew of one fire engine up on the ridge.

There is no smoke, no fire, no activity. Looking into Montgomery Woods from this Southern vantage point, you would think the fire was completely out. There are 4 or 5 engines keeping watch over the fire today, but none of them have found anything to worry about.

At the morning briefing a few days ago, Brian said that he didn't want to leave until this fire was put to bed. He wanted the crews who came after him to have only a little cleanup work to do. Who would have thought that day would come so soon!

I know the fire isn't really out yet, and the fire fighters were quick to remind me that it will be a while before we are out of danger. Nevertheless, after a night of cool, damp air and a day without any firefighting activity at all, I feel like we are in a new place.

Best to all,

Rod