Hey its 1995 all over again! Missed that damn fire…When we got the call at 0200 to report to camp I was like NY here I come…nope got sent to the BDF to head up into Whitewater for fun filled adventure. Sat at the Banning airport waiting for helo shuttle. Baked in the blistering heat for like 8 hours waiting our turn. I loved that job.
This is incredible:
Attempt to make s’mores blamed for wind-driven brush fires that swept across area of Long Island
"Commissioner Kevin Catalina said detectives traced the cause to a home in Manorville and a morning attempt to make the campfire dessert of toasted marshmallow and chocolate between graham crackers.
“The individuals making the s’mores were unable to get the fire lit due to the winds, but they used cardboard to initially light that fire,” Catalina said at a news conference. “That person subsequently discovers that the fire does ignite, and the backyard area all goes up in fire.”
How often does the vegetation there get to the point that it will carry fire?
Seems like every 10 years or so from what I had seen. Some of these guys remember a big fire in 95.
I think maybe Bear Divide and VG went in 1995…I just know I didnt get to go lol…yeah im still pissed lol.