Fire in the Superstitions

[somehiker]

Lightning strike Just before 6PM this afternoon.
Fire burning about 1-1/2 miles SE of Tortilla Flat.
Strong winds pushing the fire toward TF.

View attachment 100_1548cr.bmp About 7PM...

View attachment 100_1561cr.bmp At 10PM...

Regards:SH.

 

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[vpnavy]

Hope it goes out soon somehiker.

 

[somehiker]

Went out for a look a couple of hours ago. Looks like it burned itself out.

 

[austin]

No offense, but if memory aerves, there ain't nothing but some scattered brush to burn. But cool pic anyway. Thought the 10 p.m. pic was of UFO'S making off with the Dutchman's gold...

 

[somehiker]

Austin:
No offense to me, but I wouldn't offer it to a ranger that happens to see your campfire when the signs are up.
Once the fire gets into the heavier stuff in the washes and ravines, it moves pretty quickly.
Right now though, there's still some moisture in the vegetation out there.

Regards:SH.

 

[393stroker]

Somehiker, I almost went out there this week but my plans got diverted. What`s it like out there now? Chuck

 

[somehiker]

!!! HOT !!!
110-120 in the shade after 10-11AM.
Even hotter down in the washes and on the sunny side of the mountains.
Makes it a bit more difficult than usual.
Been here all week...out there every day but Tuesday.

Regards:SH.

 

[393stroker]

Well be safe, and don`t push it too far. Send back some more photos when you get a chance. Chuck

 

[Springfield]

The brush will grow back quickly. The trees won't. Below is a before and after view of the 100,000 acre Silver Fire this spring in the Black Range in SW New Mexico. Large pine stands reduced to bare earth.

 

[roadrunner]

@ somehiker.
Unless you wanted to be by yourself I would be happy to join you for an outing.
Live over here by Queen Valley.
Florence junction.
Just went by the supes,peralta trailhead today,and yesterday.
May have to work the rest of this week.

 

[somehiker]

Might get you out there sometime, roadrunner.
Some days are solo, but I also enjoy getting out with others during off days.
We were out in the Peralta Road/Trailhead area this week, having a look around.
Didn't park at the trailhead though, no-one out so early in the mornings.
Just got back home a couple of hours ago, and likely won't be back down until the rendezvous.
'Bout 75F here right now....nice and cool.

Regards:SH.

 

[roadrunner]

What I will do is send you my cell number in a pm.
Not sure if you drive here,but probably do. If you ever need anything,you can call me.
I am a home re-modeler and have my own company so I have lots of tools,ect.
I am a carpenter,plumber,mason,roofer,builder,ect.
I was also a heavy equipment mechanic,and have my own tools,and work on vehicles.
I also have a metal lathe,drill press,and welder.
I used to belong to Civil Air Patrol,was a sgt, Land rescue Team Specialist, S.A.R.(hope you never call me for that though).
Just in case you need something.

 

[somehiker]

I usually fly down...5 hours vs 45 hours driving time.
Unfortunately that means I have to leave all that gold behind , cause it's too embarrassing when it sets everything off at the airport.
Sounds like a jailbreak at Sing Sing when that happens.

Thanks for the offers. I'll keep it in mind.....SH.

One shot from last week....

 

[roadrunner]

Well if you need some where to stash your gold.
I will bring it to my house.
I will save it for you,and then send it to ya in a box.