09-29-2016, 09:58 PM
I don't know if any of you were following the Sobrantes Fire, but it came within a few miles of my dear sacred retreat. We've been on edge for weeks. Today they announced the following:
Quote:SOBERANES FIRE UPDATE as of 9/29. Dear Sangha -- We have good news. The likelihood of the fire coming to Tassajara has now been designated as very low, and the fire is 92% contained. For that reason, Tassajara practice period students will be returning to the monastery this weekend to help with a short work period. The Winter Practice Period will start on October 15th led by Central Abbess Linda Ruth Cutts. We are deeply grateful to all the firefighters who have worked hard to contain the fire. We also greatly appreciate your kind wishes for everyone's safety and well being.
Date: 09/29/2016
Acres burned: 129,395 acres
Total firefighting personnel: 1,462
Distance from Tassajara at closest point: 2.15 miles
Distance from Jamesburg at closest point: 1.58 miles
Percent of perimeter contained: 92%
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