Minerva Fire - July 29 - August 9, 2017

The fire started as 6 small fires on July 29th, which led many to suspect that it was human caused.  At first it was exciting, but it got pretty scary as it got closer to town by the day and smoke filled the air, causing headaches and breathing issues.  Grant took most of the photos I'm sharing.  uPDATE: The Sheriff has arrested a 36 year old Quincy man allegedly the arsonist!

The view from our house

Grant went up the Mount Hough Road for these next views

View from the Post Office downtown

View from Mill Creek Road behind the Mill

View from the Airport looking towards Mount Hough

Photo by Ray Dowdy - Methodist Community Church

Photo by Brian Sundberg

Photo by Stacey Cowell-Melheus 

Photo by M. Kohler

It rained!  Not much, but any is good.