I couldn't capture the ominous colors of the sky no matter how may photo filters I tried. It's something out of HP Lovecraft! Evacuation level 1 here, Portland-ish, ahoy. An experienced friend from Cali said, this being a first forest fire experience, is a doozee of an intro.

Darlin', y'all stay safe out there. We are on the Gulf Coast and are about to have more rain than we need. Wish we could send it to you. Be safe and let everyone know how it turned out.

I'm an Aussie (Victorian) bush firefighter, if anyone ever gets a fire evacuation notice PLEASE EVACUATE!!! Things can be replaced, people can not be. Also what ever you do, please do not enter a fire zone to take some selfies. The amount of people that traveled to the fire zones this past summer was ridiculous. I hope everyone over in the US stay safe, especially the smoke eaters.

Thank you for these powerful photos Naomi. Years ago I lived in Oregon and now am in California. Of course I will keep a good thought for you and your community. Do what it takes to stay safe, your health is the most important thing. If documenting and helping us see this tragedy helps you stay focused, then do it. I started the international covid-19 art project, may we put one or some of your photos into our our public health archive? This is an important part of our pandemic history, that millions are simultaneously going through natural disasters. We are here: https://projectcovid19.org

What a terrifying situation, hoping & wishing everyone there stays safe Xxx

Frightening pictures! The devastation on people, their homes, lives & pets, it is beyond belief!

When will you return home?