California Wildfire And Aftermath: Photos

in #photography7 years ago (edited)

While traveling around in our RV we happened to be in Mariposa county at the time of a huge wildfire.

The city was evacuated and we had to leave.

We took some pictures on the way out and now that we have returned to the area:

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The fire, called the Detwiler Fire, ignited on July 16 , 2017

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Cal Fire said the “discharge of firearms, on public lands, is responsible for sparking the fire.”

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The blaze consumed 81,826 acres, destroyed 63 homes, 67 minor structures and one commercial structure.

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The damage is obvious and the lands are now bare where they were once lush.

Unfortunately, wildfires are not a rare occurrence for California but I had never experienced being in the heart of one until now!

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The planet is wonderful at healing fro these fires - that must of been a amazing and terrifying experience for you! Amazing photos!
Following you - you seem to have awesome adventures!

I agree nature is amazing! Yes it was scary! Thank you for the follow! @sallybeth23

Renewal through burning. Nice shots, hope no person or property was damaged..

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