The large Sierra wild fire has surpassed 250 sq. miles, larger than the city of Chicago. Cal Fire claims that the fire is 20% controlled. Weather continues to be a problem- hot, dry conditions continue to persist, making containment difficult. Fortunately, injuries have been minor and structures lost and damaged have been minimal.
It is the largest fire in California in many years. It will have economic consequences for years to come.
Perhaps they will laud the Legislatures prescience in passing Cal Fire fees on rural property owners: $170 millions in the last 13 months. Will it help at the Rim Fire? Too late for that, my friend. Yes, the funds are ear marked for fire prevention, not fire fighting. That's different, isn't it?
More later.
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