WONDERS OF WONDERS
On Tuesday afternoon a fast-moving fire threatened homes in Alpine just a few miles from where we live.
It was sobering to see this huge plum of smoke from our house. Our neighborhood was not in any danger but several homes were evacuated in the Alpine area. Our beautiful American Fork Canyon was also evacuated and closed.
We have seen Black Hawk helicopters and other aircraft fly over our home many times during the day.
It has been so hot and dry and no rain for over a month. Apparently the fire was started by sparks from a track hoe or from the heat of the machinery
itself. Thanks to the amazing efforts of the firefighters only one barn was lost and a few homes sustained heat damage.
I can't imagine watching a fire advance toward your home.
We have been praying for rain and cooler temperatures. We were so grateful see the rain yesterday morning. Rain never smelled so good! The fire is still burning but the rain did help cool it down. As of last night the fire is 50% contained.
