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The
"Tripod" Forest Fire (and further "Spur" Fire) burn
out of control in the Wenatchee National Forest of the American Okanogan
in Washington State, USA (N48.5, W120). These fires appeared very dramatic
due to the absence of other cloud and the extreme convective conditions at
this moment. By 7:25PM (Local Time) the "Tripod Fire" was
actively building a smoke plume well in excess of 20,000 feet by heat, in part,
by the crowning of mighty coniferous trees seen in this photograph [800x600].
Below was a team of hardy and brave fire fighters trying to control this
impressive sight. More Tripod Forest Fire information can be found at the
US Forest Service Incident site. [More].
7:25PM Pacific Daylight Time, Friday 4 Aug
2006.
Photo: (c)
2006 Brian Whittaker (.com)
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