We had just a bit of rain today, and that helped clear the smoke quite a bit. I went outside just after the rain, and I could hardly breathe - I wonder if the water-smoke mix is what caused that. Soon after, I could breathe almost normally - and I can see stars in the sky tonight!

A wind kicked up with the rain, which may make things worse in the fire area - but it sure makes things better here. The smoke was really hard on us.

-Joe-