Sunset Over Smoke Filled Sproat Lake!

This is what a forest fire is doing to our beautiful pristine lake. The fire

could have been put out the first day when it was first reported but action

was slow in the making and now 6 days later has claimed more than 400 h

of trees and property. Animals have been seen trying to escape and our

beautiful lake is full of smoke, debris and ash. Please be careful around

our beautiful forests as its so dry it doesn't take much to ignite a fire!

I also want to say thank you to all the firefighters that are working so hard in this hot weather to put out this fire. Their job is a very difficult one!  Janine

A fabulous but heartbreaking image. I cannot believe the Government allowed this to happen on Vancouver Island. The is no excuse for this kind of abuse to our land and lakes. I can almost feel your heartbreak. It must be awful to see animals trying to escape!!! They must be so frightened and confused. I really am sorry this has happened to you Janine, but to all of those on the Island.  Thanks for the updates. The firefighters must be working nonstop.

Do you live here year round Janine?

A beautiful picture depicting a terrible event such as the burning of forests, events very often caused by man that he takes advantage of the days of intense heat and with a lot of wind. Even on my island the Sardinia are quite frequent in this season and we have to fight them the Canadair that do a great job in a short time, ciao Giangiorgio

wow, would make a great wallpaper

wonderful shot!