10/01/2011

Fire burns off our Shrub Steppe land

We had a range fire that burned up all of our shrub steppe dry land.  It came right up to our irrigated land where we grow our crops, but fortunately did not hurt any of our farm crops ( the wine grapes are fine!)  We were a bit worried - especially when we had flames going above the height of the corn.  A neighbor brought up a water truck and along with Tom and Neil helped to get the fire out.  It is wonderful to have such great neighbors and friends to help.  No damage to people or buildings - but we have no more sagebrush.  It will be interesting to watch the regrowth.

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