Around 2:00 P.M., I left the house with Brody to go get something to eat. I made a left turn out of my neighborhood instead of a right but I am so glad I did. As I came to the intersection of Buffalo Soldier, I noticed another fire that just began across the street on Fort Huachuca. I turned right and then made a circle and went back home because the way the winds were blowing it would of came straight to us. I called and texted Cory but he said he would call me later. I was getting a little nervous but I checked the Monument Fire facebook page and everyone was saying that it was a controlled burn on post so I relaxed. I put Brody in his highchair and made him ravioli when I heard someone talking on an intercom outside. I ran outside and Border Patrol were going up and down the street saying, "Mandatory evacuation. Leave now." Well when I first came home and saw the fire, I got two bags and put important papers, pictures, camera/video camera just in case. I ran inside and got Brody and grabbed 3 diapers, wipes and a box of hair dye (don't know why just did) and the bags and put them in the car. I then ran back inside and carried both dogs out in their kennels and hurried around to find Brody's shoes. There were a lot of people rushing around outside. I didn't even lock the door! I was so scared but remained calm. Pulling out of my street was crazy because there were so many cars trying to leave the area. I finally got to Wal- Mart but I still hadn't talked to Cory, who was still on post working. He heard that his street was being evacuated and left without telling anyone and was nervous because he was trying to get home but all the roads were blocked off and he couldn't get a hold of me! It was pure chaos for about 2 hours but the amazing firefighters were able to contain the fire within 2 hours!
the Antelope fire on the fort
this was all you could see
a picture from someone further in town
this was heading straight toward us
this was less than 1/2 a mile from us
this is my neighborhood when the fire first started
the intersection down the street...
Reports are that the fire started because soldiers on the fort were digging a line just in case the Monument fire reached there and a bulldozer hit a rock which caused a spark and thus the fire started. That just shows you how dry it is out here! We need rain desperately!
We are still not out of the woods because the Monument fire is still going and winds are supposed to be worse through the weekend.
