sundstrom193 t1_irl2kvk wrote
Maybe in acreage? But this fire season is the longest lasting one I remember. Two fires at 10% containment in mid October? That’s just stupid. They’re probably gonna burn up well into November
Maximus_2698 OP t1_irl68ao wrote
I don't think that's as uncommon as people think. Fire season normally goes well into September and there are often fires left smoldering into October and sometimes November. Keep in mind, the season started about a month late this year since June was so wet. Plus, October has been pretty dry which has kept things burning for longer. But, yes, in terms of acreage burned it's been really mild.
conquer4 t1_irlm0po wrote
I have pictures of my crew being on a fire in October 2017 cleaning up a fire line with snow just 100ft above us in elevation. Wildfires will always burn until persistent rainfall.
mooomba t1_irna7d8 wrote
The eagle creek fire wasn't finally put out until well into the winter
meepmarpalarp t1_irp0mof wrote
I wonder how the air quality compares to previous years. This stretch of poor aqi feels longer and later than usual.
mountainskank t1_irmpi5j wrote
Lol do some research on wildfires and what it takes to not only contain but what will actually put them OUT.
Veni-Vidi-ASCII t1_irnn49o wrote
OP isn't trying to say the firefighters are stupid. It's just stupid to say this is a "mild" season for fires when there's so much burning this late in the year. It may be mild in acreage, but it's not mild in terms of amount and duration of smoke on populated areas.
sundstrom193 t1_iro1iaj wrote
OP is right though. It’s a late burn, however in terms of just land burned, it’s little compared to usual. It’s just late season and shitty access that’s causing this to go on so long
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