The Fire and Rain and Smoke Thread

[Green light]

So correct Brownski

 

[TheGreatAbyss]

The approach to fighting the Blue Mountain fire seems quite different than what happens in the west.

I've been wondering how much knowledge fire fighters around here have of dealing with wildfire

 

[Sbob]

The approach to fighting the Blue Mountain fire seems quite different than what happens in the west. Or maybe it just the reporting.

November 3, 2024

Firefighters continue to battle Blue Mountain brush fire | Times News Online

As firefighters continue to battle the massive wildfire on the Blue Mountain in Lehigh Township, Northampton County, residents have turned out to donate water and other supplies. The line of residents...

www.tnonline.com

The terrain and forest have a different type of fuel than out west. It’s mostly dry leaves which work their way in between rocks and boulders. We rarely have this issue in the fall it’s mostly a dry weather stretch in spring before the trees leaf out. The upper part of the north side has some pine and fir trees which could be a problem.

They started a back fire along a bordering road. I’m hopeful they can prevent an East/ North expansion. They’re using bulldozers to create fire breaks.

There are not too many large aerial resources nearby as there hasn’t been a demand.

 

[raisingarizona]

We have a large population that’s not used to acknowledging or following any rules at all

You should see the public lands surrounding Phoenix! It’s absolute mayhem

 

[raisingarizona]

I've been wondering how much knowledge fire fighters around here have of dealing with wildfire

I’m sure they’ve had some training or education but very little actual experience.

I imagine the forests there are a completely different beast. At least you don’t get the winds quite like we do in the SW but there certainly isn’t any shortage of fuel out east.

 

[MarzNC]

It sounds like Blue Mountain Resort isn't in danger of the fire. However, it's going to take a while longer before the threat is over from what's being called the Gap Fire. The number of volunteer fire departments involved must be unusual.

November 5, 2024

Blue Mountain fire scorches nearly 600 acres; region eyes first widespread rainfall in more than a month

The Gap Fire, which erupted Saturday near Route 248 in Lehigh Township, was 25% contained at 577 acres late Monday, said an update from Jeremy Hamilton, the incident commander.

www.lehighvalleynews.com

" . . .
On Monday night, Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton reported the blaze was about 4 miles away from the resort.

“We are using our pumps and water retention ponds to help fill fire tankers,” a Facebook post said.
. . .

On Monday, the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber announced an emergency fundraiser, organized with the support of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, that aims to provide crucial aid to the local volunteer fire departments and emergency crews fighting to contain the blaze.

A release said the “urgent effort aims to support the volunteer fire departments and emergency crews who have been tirelessly working to protect the area and contain the flames.”

How to contribute:

• Cash or Check Donations:
  
  • Visit The Neffs National Bank locations to contribute.
    
    • 5629 Pennsylvanian Route 873, Neffs 18065
    • 211 S. Best Ave., Walnutport 18088
  • Donations can be mailed to The Neffs National Bank
    
    • 5629 Route 873, PO Box 10, Neffs 18065​

. . ."

 

[gorgonzola]

I could smell it from my house this morning...