Back to the fire...

This map is courtesy of the Incident Information Web. I have to admit that reading the following there is somewhat unsettling:

Los Alamos Area: Yesterday a downdraft from a passing thunderstorm caused erratic winds that resulted in a fire flare up in Guaje Canyon north of Los Alamos. This event resulted in large amounts of smoke, which settled in the city of Los Alamos and surrounding areas. Firefighters are working to ensure the flare up does not cause the fire to grow. The fire continues to slowly spread through the Cerro Grande burn area. Firefighters have completed secondary control lines and structure protection plans between the fire and the edge of Los Alamos. If the fire threatens the city, firefighters will burn out areas around Los Alamos to create a defensible space.

The smoke was bad again this morning, but is lifting a bit right now.    We're at almost 140,000 acres, and 40% containment.  Please keep praying for rain! The sight of the flames on the mountains night after night is a is a reminder that we put our trust not in firefighters (though we love and treasure them) but in the One who made those mountains!