Boulder, CO Fire

On Monday a wild fire started in the foothills near Boulder. This fire has been spreading since, the high winds and dead trees (because of the pine beetle) are in part to blame. This has been a very scary experience. Our home is on the south side of town so it is relatively far from the fire but we still feel the effects.
This is my second experience with a disaster so close to home, 9/11 was the first. In ways this wildfire is similar, the feeling in my lungs from the ash and smoke and the smell of the smoke remind me of the burning building back in New York.
This fire has had a major impact on the Boulder community. People have been coming together to help the evacuees and their pets. Rory and I donated sport drink powder and sports bars to the fire fighter. I hope it helps them get through their long days.

Here are some pictures.