jeffp, I've never heard that about pinyon pine, nor lodgepole. I have read that fire does help them to cut back on insect infestation. We harvet pinyon pine nuts all of the time out here in the West, so I know the seeds are being dropped by the trees and there are tons of seedlings of both types of trees littering the forests' floors both here in CO and in WY.

Rapaire, I am sorry to hear of such devastation in Idaho, too. That sounds incredibly massive. I hope they bring it under control quickly.

Sandra, thank you.

Janie, I have great faith in Mother Nature. She will rise no matter what we humans do and, I think she will destroy more of is doing so.

The fire is now 70% contained and a lot of folks have been allowed to go back to their homes, with cautions to be wary. The lost ten structures in all, which is a lot for that area. There are some incredible photos on the city's website for which there is a link in one of my previous posts.

Thank you, again. I know your thoughts and prayers helped. No lives were lost.

kat