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When the World is Aflame

When the World is Aflame

Reflections from fire country

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Courtney Ellis
Sep 17, 2024
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The spark hit the dry brush at 1:10 p.m. on Monday, September 9.

In the school pick-up line at 1:55, parents, kids, and teachers were already abuzz with the news. We could see the smoky haze drifting down from the high country. We could smell the choke in the air.

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