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Posted by Brien Sparling on July 27, 2016 at 8:34pm

A Grumman S-2T drops about 1200 pounds of flame retardant per run, and they're getting a lot of business on the six major fires burning in California right now. A bulldozer operator died yesterday in the Soberanes fire, about 25miles from my house,and the fire is still only 15% contained.

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wretchlikeme July 29, 2016 at 4:43pm

That's terrible, though I'm thankful you are out of immediate danger. I commend you for sharing the family's donation link. :( My prayers go out to them.
Brien Sparling July 29, 2016 at 3:56pm

Thank you for your concern. As of today(Friday 7/29/16) the Soberanes fire has burned over 31,000 acres and 41homes and is 19% contained. But since the un-contained portion is pointed south away from my house, its no personal worry for me.

Robert Reagan, the Bulldozer operator, died leaving a wife and two young daughters. His friends and co-workers have set up a Gofundme.site to collect donations, at http://www.sierrastar.com/news/local/article92377502.html .
wretchlikeme July 29, 2016 at 2:31pm

Wow, my heart goes out to you, Brien. What are the updates?
Kevin D. Lintz July 28, 2016 at 5:05pm

So sorry to hear about this. Stay safe.