A few years ago the state park near me lost many acres to a wildfire. My own trees prevented my seeing the fire, but the smoke that filled the sky was terrifying--knowing what was generating it. A beautiful drive that I had known all my life was suddenly black with sticks--the remains of a pine forest. After the fire it was quite some time before I could make that drive without weeping. So many had lost homes.
Wildfires are increasing. This scene is one I imagined of a fire as it moves toward this lovely little canyon where many a wild creature has a home.
A few years ago the state park near me lost many acres to a wildfire. My own trees prevented my seeing the fire, but the smoke that filled the sky was terrifying--knowing what was generating it. A beautiful drive that I had known all my life was suddenly black with sticks--the remains of a pine forest. After the fire it was quite some time before I could make that drive without weeping. So many had lost homes.
Wildfires are increasing. This scene is one I imagined of a fire as it moves toward this lovely little canyon where many a wild creature has a home.