Tag Archives: Wildfires

Wildfire Worries

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Roger Gosden

Wildfires are mainly a problem for Westerners, aren’t they? Hardly! The USDA Forest Service’s wildfire risk map shows Southern California is a persistent hot spot. Our friends’ home in Altadena survived the Eaton Fire earlier this year, and few homes … Continue reading →

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The State of Drought

Posted on November 18, 2023 by Roger Gosden

“Drought—what drought?” That was a typical response to my question before this week’s news of wildfires in Virginia and the Governor declared a state of emergency. I’m sure farmers, beekeepers, gardeners, foresters, and firefighters have worried for weeks, if not … Continue reading →