Thank you to everyone who has gotten in touch to ask if we’re OK. So far, the answer is yes, but the Detwiler fire is too close not to worry about, so we’re taking precautions. We’re reviewing our evacuation plans and gathering our stuff so we’ll be ready if it comes to that. But as long as the fire hasn’t crossed the line from Mariposa County into Madera County, we’re OK.

The fire is about 20 miles away as I write at 7:00 a.m. Thursday. The smoke has been in the air all week, so we’re constantly aware of the fire. The photo shows the sun setting in the smoke last night, but it doesn’t do justice to the deep red glow we saw.

This link takes you to the page with the latest official updates. It won’t mean much if you’re not familiar with the area, I’m afraid.

http://www.fire.ca.gov/current_incidents/incidentdetails/Index/1672