I just went outside with the intent of doing some gardening. One glance at my car told me that it wasn't a very good idea.

My formerly clean car is covered in extremely fine ash - all over the windows too.

If I stayed outdoors, I would be breathing that fine ash.

I live over 42 miles from the current fires. It is a clear day here but the sun is now orange and the light coming into the house has an orange glow to it. It is very strange looking.

A long time high school friend has been evacuated from her home. Please, keep a good thought that their home will be alright. She told me that her little puppy was acting very strangely and was very hyper.