Running From Fire #Bushfire AZ #ThursdayThoughts

June 15 from the Roosevelt Marina

If you follow me on Facebook, you know FDW and I had to evacuate on Monday, June 15. The Bush Fire in Arizona was eating up the desert faster than man could control. We hooked up the fifth wheel, packed in as much as we could, and headed south.

We thought we would park by Roosevelt Lake for the day and see if the "Go" order would be short-lived. It didn't take long to see that wasn't going to be the case. And spending the night without electricity when the temp hit 101 didn't look like an option. We moved farther south to a Globe.

And here we have stayed. We are hunkered down in a treeless, along the highway, RV park. Not a destination I would recommend. But we are safe. We are living day to day, hoping each morning the news will be good. The fire is only 5% contained.

June 15 looking back from where we came

We live in a tree covered area with Tonto Creek running along the back of the ranch. The Lazy JR Ranch was converted to an RV park many years ago. Today, they are back burning across the road from the entrance. The firefighters are doing a wonderful job, working through the nights, and so far have protected all structures. Add to that how the community has pulled together to help each other.

June 16

I'm sharing some photos,
some we took, others that have appeared on line from members of our community.

Big thank you to the efforts of our tireless firefighters.

June 16

June 16

June 16

June 17 fire threatens behind our local store

June 18 Back Burn by Roosevelt Dam