The Zaca Fire has been burning west of Kern County since July 4. So far, more than 143,000 acres have burned. They aren't expecting the fire to be contained until some time in September; it is burning in an area that hasn't burned in over 100 years, so there's a lot of fuel lying around. Until then, there is an unhealthy air advisory. This photo was taken right outside my front door tonight at around 6:00pm. There have been 29 injuries, some from a helicopter that went down, but thank God no deaths. No major structures have been burned. Cost to fight this fire so far? Over $76 million. What started this? One spark from a power tool. I have no spiritual truth to glean from this, except the obvious. On my quick trip to the coast earlier this week, we drove past some firefighter camps along the highway. These guys are living in tents, risking their lives to bring this crazy fire under control. Pray for them and their families. Pray for people living in this area with breathing problems. This smoke is starting to affect even those of us who are relatively healthy. Thanks.
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