Fire in SoWal -- Seagrove Beach

[Miss Kitty]

I just called the Fire information #. Was told no NEW fires...that what we're smelling is smoke from same fires (BlackCreek) "that are 100% contained but not yet controlled."

Thank you!!! That makes sense.

 

[jessifunn]

why didn't i smell the black creek fire before today wind?

 

[Beach Runner]

I just put a sign on my front door that says "In case of fire, please break windows and let dogs out!!"

I remember reading about all of the pet owners who evacuated NOLA during Katrina, couldn't take their pets with them for various reasons, and left them in crates thinking they'd be safe there. So many pets ended up being stuck in the crates and drowning. What an awful way to go! Makes me sad.

Since then, I've thought about that when leaving the house to spend the day shopping in Atlanta. Putting a sign on the door is a good idea. Pepper is more important to me than my things. I have insurance for them. Of course, photos, videos, and Beach Jacket's portrait are irreplaceable.

 

[supermom262]

why didn't i smell the black creek fire before today wind?

I was thinking the same thing. I didn't smell anything yesterday here. It seemed windier yesterday?

 

[scooterbug44]

I don't know if they have them at the SWFD, but there are stickers that you put in a designated location on your front window to let rescue personnel know there are pets inside.

Thank goodness it is just "old" fire smoke you are smelling. It all depends on wind direction and air pressure. I'm been smelling Black Creek and Seagrove off and on, but am now rather jumpy whenever I do or hear a siren

 

[30A Skunkape]

The smoke smell is very strong on E. Mitchell, not on the bay side but to the south east? I just drove on Bay heading N to Mitchell and started smelling it when I got to Mitchell? I can't see any flames or smoke though but the smell is VERY strong!

Are you sure hippie Paul isn't smoking some Boston butts?:funn:

 

[hoover_rc]

Hey all... I just heard another caravan of firetrucks heading south on 395, so it looks like we're not out of the woods yet..

 

[JB]

They are not about to life the red flag warning right now. These fires are suspecious at this point. They are just breaking out to frequently and in odd places.

Red Flag warning from 1 - 7 p.m. After today, it should be lifted. We're headed down Saturday. Normally, I don't want rain during our trip, but all things considered, I hope it rains Sunday. 40 percent chance right now.

 

[scooterbug44]

What do the red flags have to do w/ the fires/fire danger?

 

[JB]

What do the red flags have to do w/ the fires/fire danger?

This is not the marine red flag warning, but a red flag warning from the weather service meaing conditions are favorable for rapid fire growth.