Evacuees from the Locklin Fire in Arizona are just some of the many Americans dealing with wildfire season that is picking up in the West, as far as southern Arizona, and in the Plains states.
“My friend says ‘Look Loretta is that the fire up there?’ I said, ‘No, ahh yes!’” said Loretta Plaa, a resident of the town of Bisbee in Arizona.When Plaa saw flames near her home, she knew she needed to leave.
Plaa and her dog Bzoo live in Wood Canyon, one of three areas evacuated at around 11pm on Monday because of the Locklin Fire. Her neighborhood is familiar with the orange glow in the mountains. A few people came over to help her get to safety. Plaa stayed at a friend’s house overnight and spent most of Tuesday waiting in a nearby park. Other evacuees were there as well, including Steve Horkey and Maya Kendrick.The couple moved to Bisbee just two months ago, and are less familiar with the wildfire season.
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