This is what our lot looked like in February 2008 after a fire struck our neighborhood.
This is what the area around our house looked like Saturday afternoon after our lot was surrounded by a fire. It came up so fast that we didn't even know it was there until it crested the hill above our house. Fortunately, the neighbors, two fire trucks and the Cordaro family came to help put it out. We have had fires around here, but when they get that close to home, it's a little un-nerving. The fire department had to use a gas operated pump and take water out of our pool to put out the flames on the left side of the lot. I have to tell you that our girl Ana Cecilia who takes care of the pool and cleans the patio every day, was the one who called the fire department and carried a fire hose up the hill to put out a lot of the flames. We now refer to her as "Wonder Woman."
Many of the lots around us were completely burned, but believe it or not this can be good. The lots are cleared for new growth, and nutrients are put into the ground from the fire. In about a month, you won't even know it burned.
Stef was shaken from all this because it did get very close to our house. I told her that they have tornados in Tennessee that you can't do anything about, and we have fires here that you can at least fight. Anyway, we are all ok here - Here is a video of the fire going on around our house
And now, some more pictures a neighbor took:
Yep, it was all around our house, but everything is ok now. Went and had a couple of drinks the next day, and I am fine. It may take a couple of days for Stef to recover, but she is more emotional than I am. I really want to thank everyone who helped us out during this ordeal.
Take care
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