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Monday August 6, 2012 Chester, CA (Current Conditions)

Smoke from the 11,000 acre Chips Fire 35 miles south of Lake Almanor CA

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Categories: fire, sky, trains, trees, cell phone

Camera Type: iphone 3GS

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1. got2dogs 4:54 AM GMT on August 07, 2012
do they have the fire contained yet? we've had soo much smoke up here, I haven't had a chance to check around and see what's happening. things are soooo dry!!.........tough fighting a fire in any canyon, but the Feather River must be a real challenge! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: December 23, 2008 Comments: 21186

2. RenoSoHill 5:00 AM GMT on August 07, 2012
The fire is zero containment and over 11,000 acres - they are thinking maybe another 10 days. The fire is at Beldon where the North Fork and Spanish creek meet. Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: December 12, 2009 Comments: 15374

3. Wanda1948 5:01 AM GMT on August 07, 2012
Super shot Duane! UPdate: Congratulations! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: November 18, 2009 Comments: 62433

4. tamcat 5:03 AM GMT on August 07, 2012
Lovely shot! This is great! Hope the fire is contained quickly. -kevin :) Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: October 2, 2009 Comments: 10496

5. got2dogs 5:07 AM GMT on August 07, 2012
oh, I'm so sad - that's just one of the most beautiful places. Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: December 23, 2008 Comments: 21186

6. RenoSoHill 2:11 PM GMT on August 07, 2012
Latest update is 15,000 acres and 10% containment Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: December 12, 2009 Comments: 15374

7. catilac 2:37 PM GMT on August 07, 2012
So sad about so much acreage being burned, nice shot Duane UPDATE: Congratulations! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: October 29, 2008 Comments: 42770

8. Madermade 3:00 PM GMT on August 07, 2012
It is amazing how such a devastating event like this fire can produce such a beautiful photo! I love it...hope they get it under control soon! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: February 24, 2008 Comments: 12668

9. Railheel 3:48 PM GMT on August 07, 2012
My Duane that looks bad. Hope the trains do not set more coming down hill. Brake shoes on a train can get real hot. Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: November 13, 2010 Comments: 6333

10. Bluesmaster 4:53 PM GMT on August 07, 2012
Tough news on the fire Duane, AC congrats on the photo! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: September 12, 2008 Comments: 15196

11. trailhiker44 6:04 PM GMT on August 07, 2012
Nature`s cruelty and beauty are so close together ! Your shot is great - the fire and it`s devastation is bad - there is only hope that it can eventually be contained. CONGRATULATIONS on this AC, Duane ! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: October 17, 2009 Comments: 39277

12. TucsonDoug 6:30 PM GMT on August 07, 2012
Has a nostalgic feel to it. Congratulations on your AC. Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: January 31, 2009 Comments: 5002

13. travelingrose 6:54 PM GMT on August 07, 2012
Congratulations on this beautiful AC and prayers to the firefighters and people who live in the area of the fire. Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: May 4, 2009 Comments: 10797

14. Biskitten 7:05 PM GMT on August 07, 2012
Beautiful shot, but sad story - AC Congrats, Duane! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: September 10, 2010 Comments: 26452

15. Doesiedoats 7:46 PM GMT on August 07, 2012
Wow, I love the photo, Duane, but I hate the smoke. Congratulations on your AC. Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: September 27, 2007 Comments: 20220

16. mellyweb 7:50 PM GMT on August 07, 2012
Beautiful photo Duane, congratulations! Sure hope you get some rain to help with thoses fires. Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: July 28, 2008 Comments: 18141

17. luvne32 8:09 PM GMT on August 07, 2012
Nice shot/AC, Duane, but all the fires out West have saddened us. Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: October 29, 2005 Comments: 12082

18. cyril8 9:07 PM GMT on August 07, 2012
Surreal and beautiful! Great light on the railway lines. (Sad that such a fire was in effect.) Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: June 23, 2008 Comments: 13076

19. backwardguy 9:30 PM GMT on August 07, 2012
Congrats on this AC Duane. The smoke makes for a great photo, but the tracks make it AC material! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: June 7, 2011 Comments: 10436

20. llpj04 9:35 PM GMT on August 07, 2012
Yep I agree. Those fiery tracks pull us right into the scene. Hoping those fires get contained soon! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: July 10, 2010 Comments: 16141

21. Kennebunker 1:10 AM GMT on August 08, 2012
Oh my - such a scary situation (thus the VIP) and yet, such a beautiful picture (thus the AC). WOW! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: July 16, 2009 Comments: 23456

22. relishthejourney 1:32 AM GMT on August 08, 2012
Gorgeous eerie glow! Excellent shot, congrats! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: April 11, 2008 Comments: 5055

23. hurricanep 1:36 AM GMT on August 08, 2012
What a beautiful picture! Congratulations! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: September 7, 2008 Comments: 5019

24. Faasai 6:19 AM GMT on August 08, 2012
Love it!Congratulations on a well deserved new AC! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: June 11, 2011 Comments: 4746

25. 94prowler 6:19 AM GMT on August 08, 2012
Some nice photos, set right or not!! Like the AC!! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: August 1, 2005 Comments: 509

26. fotomacc 6:37 AM GMT on August 08, 2012
Nice shot Duane. Congrats on the VIP and AC. Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: June 12, 2005 Comments: 6841

27. ceocrocker 10:52 AM GMT on August 08, 2012
I love this! So sorry about the fire... as an aside, back in the late 60's my father had a wood-chopping accident while we were camping at Almanor... got patched up at the little hospital in Chester. Fond memories of the area, despite the mishap. Thanks for sharing!!! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: November 21, 2006 Comments: 6655

28. nanapoo 12:11 PM GMT on August 08, 2012
AC Congrats on this great shot!! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: June 30, 2011 Comments: 18039

29. novembergale 2:46 PM GMT on August 08, 2012
This is a wonderful shot but feel sorry for the circumstances. Congratulations on making the best of a bad situation and creating a beautiful portrait! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: February 20, 2008 Comments: 4223

30. SKERT 5:03 PM GMT on August 08, 2012
Very nice Duane. Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: March 3, 2005 Comments: 685

31. dixiedaughter 7:43 PM GMT on August 08, 2012
Beautiful shot Duane, congratulations! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: January 15, 2010 Comments: 40522

32. WeatherWise 1:51 PM GMT on August 09, 2012
Mystery Book Cover Photo - pretty - you have many beautiful photos posted. Keep on posting. Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: February 28, 2003 Comments: 4533

33. Nikongranny 2:57 PM GMT on August 09, 2012
Congratts on another great AC scenic capture. 10 from SW Iowa Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: June 22, 2010 Comments: 6312

34. AsylumRat 6:11 PM GMT on August 09, 2012
Love love love-the light in this shot. Great capture! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: June 16, 2005 Comments: 195

35. benywopa 5:10 AM GMT on August 10, 2012
Nice job Duane, I think most of the west is smokey. Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: December 11, 2006 Comments: 924

36. ColoradoKat 3:49 PM GMT on August 10, 2012
I tell you what, Duane..you are one of the best advertisements for Iphones! You take some really great pix with that thing, as the Blue border proves! I'm sorry it took fire to make such a great shot, but I'm glad you got the Blue! Congratulations! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: December 24, 2007 Comments: 21561

37. RenoSoHill 6:01 PM GMT on August 10, 2012
WoW - so many nice comments - thank you all! This fire has now grown to 18,000 acres - hope to have it contained by Aug 31. 1,018 fire fighters battling it. Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: December 12, 2009 Comments: 15374

38. Ralfo 10:55 PM GMT on August 10, 2012
FANTASTIC! Duane. and Congratulations! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: March 5, 2008 Comments: 5093

39. jerseyshoretoo 2:45 AM GMT on August 11, 2012
Excellent shot Duane, congrats! Hope they can get a handle on it real soon. Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: February 25, 2007 Comments: 8064

40. gingyb 7:15 PM GMT on August 11, 2012
Love this congratulations Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: June 28, 2009 Comments: 11708

41. gilg72 3:16 AM GMT on August 13, 2012
Beautiful shot. congratulations on this AC! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: June 5, 2010 Comments: 37380

42. tamcat 12:14 PM GMT on August 16, 2012
Aug. 31! Wow, that's still quite a ways away. -kevin :) Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: October 2, 2009 Comments: 10496

43. trigirl 8:51 PM GMT on August 22, 2012
Love the lighting on this smoky image Duane! Celebrating life, Debra Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: April 1, 2009 Comments: 26831

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