Saturday, July 5, 2008
Below are photo galleries from the Gap Fire so far from Independent photographer Paul Wellman, reporter Ray Ford, John Goodman, as well as from community members who have sent in their photos. If you have photos of the fire or the community’s reaction to it, send them to news@independent.com.
Gap Fire, July 1
Here are Paul Wellman's photos from July 1 of the Gap Fire.
Gap Fire, July 2
Ray Ford's early morning shots from the firelines, July 2, 2008
Gap Fire, July 3
July 3, 2008: Watching a fire grow. Ray Ford photos.
Gap Fire Photos From Our Readers
Photos submitted by our readers. To submit your own photos to be added to this gallery, please email robert@independent.com
Gap Fire, July 3, Part 2
Paul Wellman's gallery from July 3.
Gap Fire, July 4
On the 4th of July the Gap Fire began to push up towards the Haney Tract on West Camino Cielo and towards the Trout Club. Fortunately, the wind pushed back and with 100,000+ gallons of fire retardant the fire did not make it up to the homes. By Ray Ford