Sandwiched between 3 wildfires. Air Quality Index over 400 (normal is under 50, extremely hazardous starts at 300). Over 900,000 acres scorched, including whole small towns.
More than 500,000 evacuated, including both my sisters, 40 and 80 miles to the north. We are currently at Evacuation Level 1, which means "Be aware of the situation and pay attention." Level Two means pack up and be ready. Level Three means "Get the hell out!"
Haven't seen so much ash floating in the air since Mt. St. Helens erupted forty years ago. The stench outside is overpowering.