July 13, 2008
Desiree Horton Flying Fires Again
"Chopper Chick" Desiree Horton is fighting fire from the air again and blogging about it too. Desiree has a special talent for writing about what she sees from the air.
In this artfully written post she tells us about flying above the hundreds of fires burning in Mendocino County, dipping into a hilltop pond between towering pines.
Last summer Desiree blogged about her fire season. She was based in Independence on the east side of the Sierra's but actually spent little time there. Her summer was dominated by the Zaca Fire. If you visit her site check the archives and images of that campaign.
Desiree is the only firefighter I've read that discusses the effects of fire on wildlife.
In this artfully written post she tells us about flying above the hundreds of fires burning in Mendocino County, dipping into a hilltop pond between towering pines.
Last summer Desiree blogged about her fire season. She was based in Independence on the east side of the Sierra's but actually spent little time there. Her summer was dominated by the Zaca Fire. If you visit her site check the archives and images of that campaign.
Desiree is the only firefighter I've read that discusses the effects of fire on wildlife.
Labels: 2008 Fire Season, California Firestorm 2008, Copter Chick, Desiree Horton
