The smoke is getting worse here in the Bay Area

@TheHorse (238355)
Walnut Creek, California
August 21, 2020 2:16pm CST
We still have several wildfires burning in California, and the smoke is getting denser. I can breathe OK, but I haven't heard from a couple of friends who love closer to the fires than I do. I hope they haven't had to ecacuate. No rest for the weary: it's supposed to be 105 F again today, with no precipitation.
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@DaddyEvil (174657)
• United States
22 Aug 20
Ouch! That's hot, pony! (I like smoked meat, but not smoked and cooked that way! ) Pretty and I smoked a pork roast yesterday. While waiting on it I barbecued a beef roast. We're putting half of each into the freezer to keep for this winter. Are you hungry?
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@TheHorse (238355)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Aug 20
I was before and I am more so now!
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@DaddyEvil (174657)
• United States
22 Aug 20
@TheHorse You'd be more than welcome to come by for dinner tonight... or tomorrow, or the next day, or the next... etc.
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@TheHorse (238355)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Aug 20
@DaddyEvil I'm sure it would be fun. Can I bring Horse Jr.? Or my pretend daughter who lives in Colorado?
@wolfgirl569 (135966)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Aug 20
Hope they get them out soon.
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@wolfgirl569 (135966)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Aug 20
@TheHorse I can imagine with all the smoke in the air.
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@TheHorse (238355)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Aug 20
@wolfgirl569 I would have been a good time to have a better camera!
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@TheHorse (238355)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Aug 20
I do too. The new moon is setting right now and it looks really creepy--a deep red.
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@betlynfrnds (4071)
• United States
21 Aug 20
We saw the updated news report today. This is terrible. I hope relief comes much sooner than later.
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@TheHorse (238355)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Aug 20
I'll have to check and see where the fires are burning right now.
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• United States
21 Aug 20
@TheHorse Always stay informed and be ready to leave in an instant. Those flames travel very quickly.
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@TheHorse (238355)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Aug 20
@betlynfrnds I checked out a map this morning and also managed to get through to a couple of friends. I don't think I'm in danger right now.
@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
22 Aug 20
You have a serious wildfire problem in your state.
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@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
23 Aug 20
@TheHorse We have thunderstorms in summer, but Switzerland is not extremely hot.
@TheHorse (238355)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Aug 20
We really do. We have long periods with no precipitation, a lot of grasses and pine, high Summer heat, and occasional wind storms.
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@LindaOHio (222726)
• United States
22 Aug 20
I am still praying for rain. Stay safe and try to have a good Saturday.
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@TheHorse (238355)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Aug 20
Thanks. Happily, I had good dreams and woke up in a writing mood. The haze and smell are about the same, but I heard that some of the local fires are "under control."
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@LindaOHio (222726)
• United States
22 Aug 20
@TheHorse That's some good news. Good luck with the writing.
@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
22 Aug 20
you (CA) have had the worst fire seasons the past five years. Stay safe, be careful!
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@TheHorse (238355)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Aug 20
Doin' my best--thanks!
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
22 Aug 20
@TheHorse that is the hardest part when we don't control the variables
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Aug 20
I heard about the fires today. Stay safe and if you need to evacuate, don't hesitate to do so. Safety first.
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@TheHorse (238355)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Aug 20
I can see a bit of blue in the sky now, though everything is bathed in an eerie orange/brown color.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
26 Aug 20
@TheHorse How is the sky now?
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Aug 20
I read Michelle's post earlier talikng about it as well. Stay safe. Seems it never rains in the areas that really need it.
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@TheHorse (238355)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Aug 20
Yeah, we sure could use some rain right about now.
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