Wildfire Season

Posted on August 20, 2018 | 28 Comments

Smoldering sun glows, we cannot breathe…

Thick gray smoke, blankets the sky.

No rain forecasted, we cannot see…

Wild fires blaze, trees and homes burn.

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Devastation seen, we cannot touch…

Sparks ignite, wildfire season.

The air quality has been at a hazardous level where I live in the Pacific Northwest.  I took these photos yesterday at the lake in Northern Idaho.

We seem to be surrounded by the thick smoke everywhere… lake and home.  Looks like I will be spending much of my time indoors this week. 😉

I’m so thankful for the firefighters who continue to fight for your forests and homes… yet we badly need rain.

Hope you stay safe…

Cheers! 🙂

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28 responses to “Wildfire Season”

  1. Carol | August 20, 2018 at 4:30 am | Reply

    I’m sorry you are experiencing the smoke from the awful forest fires. Last year we visited Glacier NP in Montana during one of the blazes and could barely see any scenery, and the smoky air was difficult to breathe. Stay indoors for sure and make some beautiful creations, Jill. I’ll be doing a little rain dance for you!

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  2. Sharon Mann | August 20, 2018 at 5:26 am | Reply

    Good Morning Jill, Yes, bless the firefighters, you painting is a perfect statement.

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  3. the Painted Apron | August 20, 2018 at 5:32 am | Reply

    Oh Jill, how awful and scary…I experienced the terror of fires when I lived in Southern Cal, but never this bad. Please be careful and take care. Your abstract interpretation is one of your best…
    Jenna

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  4. Mama Cormier | August 20, 2018 at 6:37 am | Reply

    It’s bad in BC as well. The pollution from the smoke is worse than any pollution you can find Asia. My sister lives in Calgary, Alta. and there are days where they have to wear masks or stay indoors and they’re hundreds of miles away from the wildfires.

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  5. circadianreflections | August 20, 2018 at 8:43 am | Reply

    It was hard to hit the like button on this post Jill. I know how you’re feeling. They’re making headway here in CA with the wildfires thankfully.

    Take care and be safe!

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  6. ann christina | August 20, 2018 at 9:05 am | Reply

    Wow, this looks frightening! Here in Germany a lot of the crop is lost due to no rain and too much heat. And it will not get better, because nothing is done to at least slow down the climate change. It´s so sad. Be careful, wishing you rain! 🌧

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    • Jill Kuhn | August 20, 2018 at 11:39 am | Reply

      Hi Ann, yes, there seems to be devastation everywhere from lack of rain! It is so sad to see. Today the wind is blowing which has helped clear out some smoke. I just wish we could get some rain! ☔️

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      • ann christina | August 21, 2018 at 5:30 am |

        Here it is cooling down a little, and there was some rain. But not enough to help the farmers, it´s to late anyway. A great year for wine though… 😉 But you’re completely right, it´s sad to see!

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  7. pattyanneart | August 20, 2018 at 9:06 am | Reply

    Praying for rain and relief, Jill. Take care and stay safe.

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  8. Susan Feniak | August 20, 2018 at 10:58 am | Reply

    It’s the same here. So sad.

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  9. memadtwo | August 20, 2018 at 7:45 pm | Reply

    Your painting really captures the oppressive feeling. I wish we could send you some of our rain, it’s been non-stop for weeks…the fires are just awful. All over the world. (K)

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  10. Arlene | August 22, 2018 at 5:28 am | Reply

    Hope YOU stay safe Jill! X

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