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Raging, out of control; wildfires in Arizona and California.

19 Firemen dead. Trapped in the flames.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-23143688

The above film shows the whole town of Yarnell, Arizona, almost destroyed by fire.
I spent some time yesterday, wandering around the streets of Yarnell, and looking around, in Google Street Map, and its easy to see why the fires gain such control, and destroy buildings, when they are built surrounded by dry trees and tinder-dry grass and shrubbery.

Using Google Street Mapping its very easy to wander around these various disaster areas now, to observe the damage!
More and more folks moving into these vulnerable areas, and building houses amongst so much hazardous foliage!

Paul...Nature at her angry wildness!.

I've been flying my Stars & Stripes in tribute to the 19 Brave firemen since I the news broke. This is a tragic reminder of who truly rules our world. "MOTHER NATURE.".. To all who serve, "Be careful out there and thanks for your service".

Very very sad.......................life can be so short............nobody knows when the end comes even in such strange ways ...................

Remembering those heroes that gave their lifes to save others.............

Trooper

Been talking with some firebomber pilots and crews lately on facebook. It is a really small community and this was absolutely devastating for them. I am amazed though at their spirit. These folks just do not stop under any circumstances!

If you are on facebook, look up the firebomber group.

Blue Skies Hotshots!

Wahubna, i totally agree with you, thees guys are awsome.................

Regards
Bruno (Trooper)