The forest fires in California in the US are still raging. It is impossible to imagine how terrifying it must be to be involved in something so horrifying. Man may have sent a man to the moon but time and time again the strengh of nature shows itself.
There seem to be so many forest fires, most if not all cause by arsonists. How stupid and selfish is a person to do this?
This evening (UK time) it is reported that the ferocious winds that have fuelled the fire and incresed its unpredictability are easing.
According to the BBC, '400,00 acres have been scorched, an area bigger than New York City'. Three people have died with many more injured. Tonight, many people have no home and only a handful of possessions from a lifetime of living. Land with trees and plants that have taken centuries to develop has been destroyed and will take years to recover. Wildlife, domestic animals and pets have died in numbers too high to bear thinking about . People have had no alternative than to just open the gates to release their horses in the hope that they can outrun the fire.
It is unimaginable to think what destruction and devastation will be seen once the fires are eventually over.
I am thinking of all those involved and desperately hope that the fires can be brought under full control soon. The bravery of firefighters and all those involved in tackling the fires is incredible. So many people are going towards the fires in order to help people and animals.
I pray for better news tomorrow.
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