Eyal Nahmias

gap fire 2

We were given an evacuation notice yesterday night, only to have it reversed after an hour.. Not a very pleasing experience at midnight. So far the blaze consumed more then 8000 acres and some of our friends were already forced to evacuate. We’re still in an high alert zone. Managed to get some more pics as you can see here Last images from 7/3/08 were taken only 500-2000 yards away from from my home. As a photographer the light in incredible around 7 pm. One may have the feeling it is an alien / martial landscape. Sky are glowing orange and red and the white ash falling from above can be only described as a “dirty snow”. Streets are blocked by police patrol cars, and groups of people congregate with binoculars & cameras in areas where the fires can be viewed. I wish I could go for more photography, but it doesn’t sit too well with my dear wife… :-))
News articles about the fire are here and here
Eyal

Kenny Gulley Jr., 2 months ago

Hang in there buddy
Racheli, 2 months ago

Dear Eyal amd family, good to hear from you, thanks for writing some words, hopefully for the best,
Take care.
Marguerite Foxon, 2 months ago

Ive been through fires in Sydney, Australia, and know how nerve wracking it can be. Hang in there but dont take any chances!
Lori Peters, 2 months ago

We were close to the Hayman fire a few years back. It was terrible. I keep hearing about the fire in Big Sur on the news. 1000 firefighters have been sent from Colorado. I hope the combined efforts get it under control soon. Stay safe and we will all be thinking of you and your family.
Rusty Woodward..., 2 months ago

Goodness Eyal! I’m not surprised your wife doesn’t want you out there getting fried to a crisp!!! I’ve been following the fires on the internet and it looks amazing and very scary. Take care of yourselves.
Anita Donohoe, 2 months ago

Some encouraging news on the Gap Fire mandatory evacuations that have been downgraded to evacuation warnings. As of 9:45 PDT, 8,357 acres have burned. Our Governor was in Santa Barbara this morning, declared the Gap Fire No. 1 priority, and brought in more air fighting equipment.

Stay safe, Eyal! And remember you are welcome on the ranch if you need a place to stay during this devastating fire.
Moshe Cohen, 2 months ago

Eyal, Take care.
Eyal Nahmias, 2 months ago

Thank you all for all the support, encouragement and kind words. I truly appreciate it all. Currently the fire is raging above and behind the mountains and the fire fighters have managed to contain the areas next to my house. We were downgraded to just be on alert but evacuation is off. needless to say it is a major relief…