Our daughter had texted me earlier in the afternoon to inform me that the Idyllwild School of the Arts was being evacuated. That's a good thing because they are having music camp there and kids are up at the camp. And their musical instruments.
I can no longer drive up Highway 74 to Garner Valley because the road is now closed.
And, a monsoon is heading our way, which means a wind shift toward Idyllwild. That's why the town is being evacuated.
These photos are NOT mine as I can't get up there anymore...sigh...All photos are from:
http://idyllwildtowncrier.com/2013/07/15/photos-mountain-fire-grows/ NOBODY can drive into Garner Valley anymore, unless you are a resident. I'm not a resident, so I can't get through there. Yes, the road to Anza is still open (as far as I know...)
very nice pictures, was this from day before ? Can people still go back and forth to Anza ? You know, you can always take back forestry roads up from Bautista Canyon to the top of Thomas Mountain. Wow, can you imagine the views and shots from there ?
ReplyDeleteThese aren't my photos and I really don't know when they were taken...You can still get to Anza from Highway 74, but you CANNOT get into Garner Valley any longer, unless you are a resident.
ReplyDeleteIt has gotten pretty nasty....I hope they can get it under control soon.
ReplyDeleteTara
Oh, I will be glad when this years' fire season is over. those photos remind me of the Yarnell fire we just had here a couple of weeks ago.
ReplyDeletePraying for everyone.
ReplyDeleteI am reminded of Yarnell all over again. Praying that all get out safely.
ReplyDeleteI went to ISOMATA when I was a kid, played trumpet. Idyllwild favorite for hikes up Devil's Slide...hope everything will be okay!
ReplyDeleteI'm catching up on your posts. When I heard they were evacuating Idyllwild, that changed it all. Very scary!
ReplyDeleteThese are the only photos I've seen of the actual fire.