VIDEO: Meteorologists explained what has given fire crews the upper hand is favorable weather, which means moist and cool conditions expected to last through Friday.
“I know your anxiety level because I share your anxiety level,” said Chief Steve McQuillan, Shaver Lake Fire Department.
Five years ago this month, the Shaver Lake community was battling the Creek Fire. Many residents are expressing PTSD from that historic wildfire as the Garnet Fire grows in size.
“You don’t sleep well; the smoke wakes you up at night,” said Cissy Van Vleet, Shaver Lake Resident.
“The reality is none of us thought we’d be here again, especially this soon,” said Chief McQuillan. The Garnet Fire was sparked by one of 40 lightning strikes in the Sierra National Forest.
The fire lookout at Buck Rock spots the moment a strike hits the ground. “I’m just 12 miles away from the fire when it first started and fortunately from my location, it was moving away from us, so we really had a front row seat for a few days,” said Mich Michigan, Fire Lookout for the Hume Lake Ranger District Fire Lookout.
