Fire season?

It's early June and central Oregon has already been on fire. Is this a fluke or is this a warning of things to come?

The City of Bend received a reprieve. Had the wind shifted towards Bend things may have gotten bad really really fast. Thankfully that didn't happen. Was this a warning of things to come this fire season? Only time will tell.

However out here In the NE corner of the state we were hammered with heavy rain. The once crunchy ground is now quiet and soft.

Does the recent rain mean the season isn't going to be as bad as we thought? It's a good thought. But let's not kid ourselves, this summer could be a nasty monster, or it could be a dud. Only time will tell.

In 2004 for instance it looked like it was going to be a long fire season, however the lightning that normally starts the fire ended up being accompanied by lots of rain. The fire season never happened. Other seasons lasted for many months.

Let's not try to outguess ourselves, there will be some fire this year. If not then the next year, or the next one. Sooner or later there will be a bad fire season. While this may be a historical fire season lets hope it isn't a deadly on. We don't want to have any lose homes, property, or especially lives.

So to those who will hit the fire lines, be safe! Don't risk your lives for anything. Make sure you go home to your loved ones. To those who's property and homes are being protected by the firefighters, please don't needlessly put our people in danger. If you are asked to evacuate please go. Let's not lose anyone this season!

So no mater what happens, fire or not, rain or heat, let's stay safe out there. Sooner or later it will come. That being said, be ready and be safe.