Aug 28 2024
Fire
The Grange Fire, July 25, 2024
July 25 turned out to be an eventful day. Just after I got home that day, still reeling from the news of Duchess’ litter of seven kittens, my sister texted me to say there was a fire in Boonville and that people were evacuating.
Faithful readers may recall that Boonville is where Erica and Jessica used to live (and where fire also claimed the life of Erica’s mother); where we go to the annual County Fair; and where I like to pick up pizza and sometimes scented candles and dessert. It’s about a 40 minute drive from my house, or about the same length of drive as my daily commute to work. It is around 30 miles from Hooterville.
Megan suggested getting ready to evacuate just in case, though our brother did not think it would be necessary and it seemed that the fire was moving east, away from us. Progress was made during the night, and the evacuation orders were lifted the next day, but it was too close for comfort.
A YEAR AGO: Having some fun.
FIVE YEARS AGO: Doing some cooking.
TEN YEARS AGO: Of backs and trees.
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO: Taking a look at a new house (now my old house). So glad I moved to the country!
TWENTY YEARS AGO: O is for…
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