Talk about your brain-dead moves. You’re hiking through heavy brush then reach a peak that affords a gorgeous 360-degree view. What better time to have a smoke and take it all in. But where, pray thee tell, does one extinguish said incendiary device?
A rotten log seems like a good bet. What could go wrong?
click to embiggenThis is the first map that I’ve seen of the fire perimeter posted by the fine folks at InciWeb.org. The first thing you’ll notice is that the whole area is pretty much roadless. I have old USGS maps that show roads up there, but they were removed through…wait for it…legislation!
I wasn’t sure if I should post this second picture from the CalFire blog, but here goes…
This is a shot of the burning log noticed by one Pacific Coast Trail hiker and includes mysterious hiking companion “Steffi.” They tried to put it out, but the wind got the best of them. You’re on your own for dreaming up your own personal “Steffi” narrative. That’s what the comments section is for, after all.
– bob