Progress. Almost all the level 3 evacuations were reduced to level 1 or 2 this afternoon and most people were allowed to return to their properties. I would say return home, but in it at least 80 cases, our friends, neighbors and small community lost their homes to the fire. There still is only 11% containment on the fire and it will continue to smolder for several more weeks, but the worst is past. Also, in this very rural area many people homestead and grow their own food for their families and their livestock. One of the ways we are giving back to them is by donating seeds, fencing and other gardening items for people to be able to rebuild. If you’d like to help, let me know.

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