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wasupaloopa

(4,516 posts) Thu Dec 7, 2017, 12:06 PM Dec 2017

Ash is covering the ground like a dusting [View all]

of snow.

The air makes your sinuses raw and your eyes water.

It burns your throat and lungs.

The sun is a reddish orange and the air is full of smoke cutting down the visibility to a smoky haze.

I am in Santa Barbara miles from the fire but it is moving closer to the places and cities between here and Ventura.

Is this our future?

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Ash is covering the ground like a dusting [View all] wasupaloopa Dec 2017 OP

Here in Socal have had a continuous headache since this started flamingdem Dec 2017 #1

Yes. democratisphere Dec 2017 #2

even if climate change deniers were not in charge lapfog_1 Dec 2017 #3

I am so sorry but yes, MuseRider Dec 2017 #4

If I read right we have lost 40 large animals so far wasupaloopa Dec 2017 #5

Ahhhh, that hurts every time. MuseRider Dec 2017 #6

try putting mentholatum in your nose...seriously. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2017 #7

Thanks I will try it and spread the advicr wasupaloopa Dec 2017 #8

Don't need a lot..you can adjust to whatever feels best... dixiegrrrrl Dec 2017 #10

I've been through several major hurricanes mcar Dec 2017 #9