Colorado is experiencing wildfires again. The one closest to us is the Black Forest fire. Our ranch is just southeast of the area out on the prairie. For those familiar with the area, Black Forest is northeast of Colorado Springs and the fire started just west of the actual forest but once it struck there it was like rocket fuel going up.
We are far enough east with no trees near us so we don't think we will see evacuation. Last night, we accepted about 60 animals (in addition to our 31) from a ranch very near the fire area including llamas, alpacas (some very pregnant), goats and Meremma guard dogs to go with them. We and local folks pitched in and helped move about 100 animals to safety through the night. So far only one missing is a Meremma dog that ran off when the fire approached his home.
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