Hi all –
As of last night’s IR flyover, the Wallow fire has now covered 408,887 acres and is 5% contained.
Per last night’s community meeting at the Blue Ridge HS in Lakeside, Eagar & Springerville residents may be allowed to return to their homes Saturday. Alpine & Nutrioso residents may be allowed back in 4-5 days.
Since all residents who lost homes in Alpine & Nutri have already been notified, and I wasn’t, I think I can assume the Grey House is OK.
But this beast is far from done. The red “footprints” represent active burns, whether the fire itself or controlled back-burns, in the past 0-6 & 6-12 hours. Of particular concern are the W and SE flanks, though Greer on the NE is still not completely out of danger.
Thank you again to all who offered prayers and/or good thoughts. And a HUGE Thank You to the >3000 firefighters who have battled this thing so well for so long.
EDC3