because we just came from afar. :wink: Something shorted out on an electric power line going up over a range of hills this afternoon, causing a nasty grass fire. It probably burned about half a section of grass before responding volunteer firemen and ranch spray rigs got it under control. It was another very hot day, with about a 25 mph wind, so the fire burned fast and furious for awhile. It was on the Arthur Bowring Sandhills Ranch and State Historical Park, owned by the Nebraska Game and Parks. A local rancher leases the grass for his cows, so he was the real loser in the deal.
Hard to breathe
Saddletramp spraying the burning grass
Smokey scene
Saddletramp spraying and Sam, a neighbor, helping to carry along the hose
Soapweeds on fire
Burning grass
Saddletramp and Sam working hard, while I drive the truck
Saddletramp in action
Sam keeping the hoses straight
Soaking down glowing cow chips
Preventing one soapweed from catching on fire, while another burns profusely
Mopping up the hot spots
Our local volunteer fire departments are worth their weight in gold
Hard to breathe
Saddletramp spraying the burning grass
Smokey scene
Saddletramp spraying and Sam, a neighbor, helping to carry along the hose
Soapweeds on fire
Burning grass
Saddletramp and Sam working hard, while I drive the truck
Saddletramp in action
Sam keeping the hoses straight
Soaking down glowing cow chips
Preventing one soapweed from catching on fire, while another burns profusely
Mopping up the hot spots
Our local volunteer fire departments are worth their weight in gold