If you enlarge this picture you can see that the flames are a home burning.
One of the developed areas within the fire.
Crossing the Gull River to reach a spot fire.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
The Closer!
Well the Ham Lake Fire is winding down. I am taking over as incident commander tomorrow morning. I tend to end up being the closer on these large incidents. This is number 3 of 4 large incidents on our district. Anyway we are down to five engines and one helocopter. I think the final tally is 133 structures lost. That's including sheds and outhouses. Around 60 were homes/cabins 10 of which were year round residents. We have gotten a little rain and things are starting to green up. We are still way behind on moisture and the lakes are extremely low.
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Glad the worse is over, I know you will be busy for several weeks to come, hope you can get to the lake for a break. Love Auntie Diana
Matthew, I am proud of you for all your hard work and your dedication to helping others. I hope you catch up on your sleep...Love, Auntie Debbie
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