Yep! It is horrific! I came home from Tucson (where they tell you nothing about other news in the state) and on the way back through Phoenix (21/2 hours away) and could see the horrible plume of smoke from Flagstaff.

My friend was up on the mountain around Shultz Pass on the north side of the mountain; she parked her car where there are great columbines so she could see the flowers, took off on her mountain bike; and then the fire started. They would not let her go back to get to her truck. It is probably gone now! Her son and many friends have been evacauted from one side of the highway. Her house is on the other side of the highway and has not yet been evacuated. My prayers are with her and all those who live out there! As, well as being with the forest. This is some of the most beautiful forest in our area - it is just sickening!

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