Had to Evacuate From Fire Zone - I Took Tobacco

[americaman]

Title says it all. This week we are a Level 3 fire zone against the hills here in Orange County; mandatory evacuation with police knocking on doors and announcing evacuation orders over loudspeakers. I packed loads of McClelland and Esoterica and got it to safety at my mother-in-law’s house. Most of my collection is still there but I got what I could. Fire looks well over the mountain now, so all should be good.

 

[PaulRVA]

Title says it all. This week we are a Level 3 fire zone against the hills here in Orange County; mandatory evacuation with police knocking on doors and announcing evacuation orders over loudspeakers. I packed loads of McClelland and Esoterica and got it to safety at my mother-in-law’s house. Most of my collection is still there but I got what I could. Fire looks well over the mountain now, so all should be good.

Prayers and luck sent your way.
That is a stress that is exhausting.
Good luck and hope all ends up well.

 

[isaac]

I had to do this once a couple of years ago in Oregon. I made many trips and realized I have too much to acco.

Good luck to you and be safe. It can all be re accumulated.

 

[kcghost]

Always great to save your loved ones and essentials. Be safe!!

 

[Sig]

I don't believe I could fit my tobacco and my wife in my truck.

I sure hope she can run faster than fire.

 

[didimauw]

Good luck to you! Did you bring any pipes? Or are you going to eat the tobacco?

 

[InWithBothFeet]

Just have your tobacco cellar in an enclosed trailer. Hook it up and drive away.

 

['olbuzzsaw]

Stay safe out there!

 

[dottlejockey]

Glad to hear it looks like you're in the clear. Scary stuff down there.

 

[shanez]

Glad to hear you're okay

It was ridiculously smokey here in Vegas earlier this week. Hoping for the best for everyone affected.

 

[sablebrush52]

Title says it all. This week we are a Level 3 fire zone against the hills here in Orange County; mandatory evacuation with police knocking on doors and announcing evacuation orders over loudspeakers. I packed loads of McClelland and Esoterica and got it to safety at my mother-in-law’s house. Most of my collection is still there but I got what I could. Fire looks well over the mountain now, so all should be good.

Happy to hear that the situation is improving. Is this the Airport fire?

 

[jpmcwjr]

Same here. My son is up in Tahoe, and they've got some heat there, too.

Glad you're o.k..

 

[BrightDarkEyes]

Sorry to hear that. I am glad it sounds like your home will be ok. Having to leave your home like that not knowing if you will be able to go back and find it livable is truly a traumatizing experience.

That happened to me last year and my mom two years before that. I had more time to prepare though and I packed up nearly all my pipes and all my tobacco after my family, pets, photos and sentimental and irreplaceable belongings were taken care of.

 

[Searock Fan]

Hope everyone avoids the fires.

I decided long ago that if our house ever caught on fire, first I would get my wife out, second I would save our 2 cats and third I would grab my pipes and run. On second thought, it might not be in that order....

 

[telescopes]

Here in the desert, forest fires are something we safely watch from the valley below, but for those on the mountains that surround us they are a real concern. The devastation that is witnessed afterwards reminds you how fragile life can be.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Good luck to you. Keep the stash safe.

Luckily, I have never been at our cabin when we've gotten evacuation notices from the NC fires. And, it seems to leave our side of the mountain unburned.
Also, we are never at our place on the beach when hurricanes hit, but we get plenty of warning for those.

 

[OzPiper]

Hope you and your family are safe.
And that the immediate danger is now past
Best Wishes for the summer fire season.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Priorities

 

[PipeIT]

Sorry to hear, stay safe…