Wildfires

There are presently 4-5 wildfires burning in Colorado and as dry as it is there will be more in all likelihood. Last winter in our part of the state we had 100" less snowfall than average. In the past 60 days we have had less than 1/2" of rain which is very unusual. 

Mother nature has a way of telling us just how dry it really is too. The aspen trees are dropping green leaves to cope with the lack of moisture and to survive. The hummingbirds are spending all day at the feeders draining them far more than usual. The ants are way less active and mostly underground. The birds have put off building nests and the wild animals are constantly in search of water. Our lakes and streams are drying up and the lake at the end of our road is almost dry.

Among all the other issues: riots, vandalism, staying home due to Covid 19, we are concerned with wildfire risks. All the area around us has burned so we are less at risk but those outside the burn scar are susceptible to wildfire. I don't believe in the last 23 years I have seen our land so parched and dry.  Coupled with the daily high wind (yesterday gusts up to 21+ mph) it is concerning to say the least.