On Sunday as we were driving to church just before 1pm we noticed some smoke on the other side of the mountain. We figured there was a small fire at Camp Williams. As we came out of church you could smell it and the smoke was getting really thick. AT 5pm we had a circle BBQ and the flames were just getting to the top of the mountain. It was a bit freaky. We continued to eat, then our neighbor whom works for Cottonwood Heights PD was called out to help evacuate people up on the hill. That is when we realized how fast this fire was actually moving. Within one hour the smoke was so bad that we could see ashes at our home. Stuff was getting into our eyes. The guys climbed up to the roof to get some good pics, and then we went inside because the smoke was too much. We were just a few blocks North of the evacuation line. We knew the fire would not get to our home, but we were concerned with the smoke. Our home had the smell of fire for several days after. It was pretty amazing to see these flames so close and to watch two home go up in flames. It was also very heart breaking. It made me so sick to think of everything that those families had just lost. I know the most important thing is your family, but you also have so many memories in your home. This has really put Emergency Preparedness to the front of my mind. I know I have a lot to do to be prepared. It was a pretty crazy sight to see, and made me very thankful for my family and all the things I have. We were up and inside and out till after midnight with our neighbors all concerned for one another.
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