Monday, May 21, 2012

[ somethins burnin ]

HAPPY MONDAY everyone! To all of my Canuck friends, Happy Victoria Day - (aka May 24) long weekend!

Nothing too exciting going on here in Dubai but it sounds like my hometown in Northern Ontario is surrounded by forest fires right now. This pic was taken about 4 km from my parents' home...


So far the town has not been evacuated - they are still trying to bring the fire under control. The entire city of Timmins is surrounded by forest fires on all outer highways so it looks like many family summer cottages are at risk as well.

Here's hoping for some rain! And that everyone's homes are safe.

update:
I appears that the closest fire has been tackled and there will be no need for my parents to evacuate (thank goodness!). As for the other fires, no updates so far.

lisa

7 comments:

Anna @ IHOD said...

Oh my goodness! Hoping everyone is evacuated safely and that they subside soon!

Privet and Holly said...

Yes, we are starting
to see the same thing
in Northern Minnesota....

Sending prayers that all
those in your hometown
are safe and sound and
that RAIN comes soon!

xo Suzanne

cabin + cub said...

wooooah! that is an intense photo! hope the air clears up soon and the fires stop!

Lynne said...

So good to know that your parents are safe. That image is scary, but also amazing!
~Lynne
w/L.

Formerly known as Frau said...

Yikes I hope they got the rain we had early today! It's been too hot too early in these parts! I hope your parents continue to be out of danger.

elizabeth@themustardceiling said...

Oh my goodness! I hope everything is ok. We always have a big risk for fires where we live too, especially the past couple years because it has been so dry. I hope they are able to get the fires under control soon.

Travel With Lulu said...

So scary! Glad everyone is okay

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