Wildflowers and forest burned by the Rim Fire, Stanislaus NF, CA, USA
Many of you have heard about the Detwiler Fire in Mariposa County, and I’ve received a number of emails asking about our safety. Claudia and I appreciate everyone’s concern very much. It’s gratifying to know that so many people care – thank you!
Please know that we are safe and our house is not in danger. We’ve been under an evacuation advisory (that means it’s not mandatory) since Tuesday, but activity on the end of the fire closest to your house (the southern end) seems to have calmed down, and we expect the advisory to be lifted soon. Of course we’re packed and ready to go just in case, and we have a place to stay if necessary, but at this point it’s highly unlikely that we’ll need to evacuate.
Unfortunately I can’t respond to all the emails I’ve received, but again, Claudia and I are very grateful for your concern. Thank you all so much!
Meanwhile, thousands of other Mariposa County residents remain evacuated, and a number of people have lost their homes. Please keep all those people in your thoughts and prayers.
— Michael Frye
We too have had concerns for your and Claudia’s safety. We pray for those who are closer to the fire and in possible danger of losing everything. We have a second home on Cold Springs and always have a concern for these terrible wildfires. Always look forward to seeing your photos.
Hi Michael, glad to hear you dont seem to be threatened by the fire. We visited Yosemite last week and hoped by happenstance that we may run into you at the Ansel Adams Gallery. I met a Mr. Wise there and we discussed you and your pics. Hope to meet someday.
Glad to hear all is well with you and Claudia, Michael. Wishing the best for all your neighbors as well.
Michael…
Glad to head that you and your home are not in danger. You, Claudia, and the other residents of the area are in my thoughts.
So glad to hear this, Michael. I posted on FB but realized that you likely were not doing much social media at the present! We hope it stays safe for you.
Glad to hear you both are safe and your home is ok. Hope they get this fire under control quickly and spare more homes around Mariposa there.
Glad you’re ok, and I’m sure you’ve gotten your archives safe somewhere off-site 🙂 I have friends on Bull Creek Rd. up near Coulterville who are concerned.
Thanks for letting us know, Michael. I’ve been thinking of you both. Glad things are ok. May that continue. My heart goes out to all the people and animals affected by the fire.
Hello Michael,
I had no idea of what was happening in your part of the world and since I live so far away I am a bit in the dark.
I am glad you and Claudia are safe. I know you would have a good exit strategy.
I hope and pray that your neighbours are well. Such a tragedy to lose ones home. As it much more, as it contains all your precious memories.
Keep well
Mark
I am glad to hear that you and Claudia are well. I hope this situation ends soon, and everything goes back to normal again.
mARTin
Take Care Michael – Happy to know that you and Claudia are safe.
Take Care Michael – Happy You Are Both Safe.
So glad to know you’re safe. You’ve been in my thoughts and prayers.
Michael,
Glad all’s well.
Alyn