Icky Day

The latest on the Sawmill Fire which started Sunday south of Tucson, about 10 miles southeast of Green Valley.  Here's the latest irony:  we don't want a stupid wall built along our border.  It's terrible for wildlife (which knows no borders, like the only jaguar in North America, the  Tohono O'odham Nation, and the southern AZ/Sonoran, MX economies).  So, who set the fire?  An off-duty US Border Patrol Agent, shooting at explosive targets up there during a Red Flag (high fire danger) Warning!

Officials say high winds expected today could hamper efforts to halt and extinguish the fire, which is now 40% contained.  High winds Thursday forced officials to ground firefighting aircraft. The fire has already crossed one mountain range and burned across a desert valley, consuming 47,000 acres (74 mi2/190 km2).  I can't wait for this to be over!
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On a personal note, I'm on my way to my mother's house.  She is not doing well.  After assessing the situation, I may have to call for the paramedics.  She is weak, shaky, and afraid to move.  Frankly, I should be there already.  Say a little prayer for her, okay?