Bastrop Fire

The fire in Bastrop has yet to be fully contained, although they are making significant progress. It is unbelievable to see pictures of the fire there. It has destroyed hundreds of homes and thousands of acres of land. At one time, the fire stretched to 16 miles long.

We could see the clouds of smoke in Austin...

There have been several fires popping up around the area. There was one 1-2 miles away from our apartment yesterday, but luckily they were able to control it. There have been several smaller fires in the Cedar Park/Leander area, one of which damaged a friend's yard, but thankfully not their house. Unfortunately, it sounds like many of these smaller fires lately have been started purposefully. I just can't imagine what satisfaction someone would get out of doing that. I know a few arrests have been made already.

This morning, while at work, it got real hazy outside and the whole building started smelling like smoke. Apparently it was just blowing through from somewhere else, but it was pretty awful.

Anyway, we're keeping an eye on things, and we've still got some bags packed by the door in case something were to happen.