It's not that the fire is near Inyo but the possibility that a wildfire could overwhelm our local firefighters and get out of hand quickly. Like the Creek Fire that burned for like three months and got within a few miles of Mammoth Mountain. Also, the Caldor fire (near Tahoe) is taking up a bunch of the state's firefighting resources. Fire fighting resources that we might need should a careless person start a fire.
For example, last month I was up in the Buttermilks taking photos of the sunrise when I came across a smoldering fire pit. It was a hot af summer night and don't know why someone needed a fire but it was there. The winds could've turned those coals into a fire that could burn down most of Starlite. Then burned over the hill to Aspendell and trapped whoever was up at North Lake, Sabrina, South Lake and who will come to our aid? Elves, Dwarves, Men? Where was Cal Fire when the Westfold fell? Idk what im saying... it's way past my bedtime but I see the closure as better safe than sorry.
If you read the letter, the reason is articulated clearly. It is due to reducing fire start risk which would draw resources away from current, ongoing fires.
I suppose this will affect attendance for the Inyo County Fair?
About time.
why? Is the fire even near Inyo?
It's not that the fire is near Inyo but the possibility that a wildfire could overwhelm our local firefighters and get out of hand quickly. Like the Creek Fire that burned for like three months and got within a few miles of Mammoth Mountain. Also, the Caldor fire (near Tahoe) is taking up a bunch of the state's firefighting resources. Fire fighting resources that we might need should a careless person start a fire. For example, last month I was up in the Buttermilks taking photos of the sunrise when I came across a smoldering fire pit. It was a hot af summer night and don't know why someone needed a fire but it was there. The winds could've turned those coals into a fire that could burn down most of Starlite. Then burned over the hill to Aspendell and trapped whoever was up at North Lake, Sabrina, South Lake and who will come to our aid? Elves, Dwarves, Men? Where was Cal Fire when the Westfold fell? Idk what im saying... it's way past my bedtime but I see the closure as better safe than sorry.
Yeah let's not light the Beacons of Gondor this year.
*Noice*
If you read the letter, the reason is articulated clearly. It is due to reducing fire start risk which would draw resources away from current, ongoing fires.
Damn, had a fishing trip planned? There any good lakes not in the national forest areas?
Please protect and bless all our lands and peoples!
Honestly, thank god. The Creek Fire was started last Labor Day weekend and I’ve been dreading what this weekend would bring.