Friday, May 11, 2012

Fired Up!

Imagine a man with a camera in the right place at the right time.  That was me yesterday.  I'd just left work and was almost to the stoplight when I saw some smoke and a couple people running around.  I noticed that it was right next to the fire station.  There was no movement at the station.  I stopped at the light and thought it over.  I could take a few minutes for a picture.  So, I pulled over.  I called 911 to make sure it was reported and dug out my camera.  Here are a few of the pictures I took.




I sent them to the local newspaper.  I think the irony of the station sign and the fire without fire fighters really made the picture.  It turns out it is a volunteer station.  That explains why it was locked.

Fire damages Wapato apartments | Yakima Herald-Republic

The fire department finally got there and I needed to leave.  I picked up some milk and headed for home.  So, that's my news for the week.  I thought it was interesting.

4 comments:

Lorrene said...

And I love that tree in the third photo, it is trying to back away from it. Tree's are smart. ha ha

frogglet said...

I'll just call you Peter Parker from now on :)

Anonymous said...

Right place, right time and a man with a camera... what could be better!? Great shots of it and I agree the juxtaposition of the station sign and the fire is priceless!

Erika B said...

Great shots! Goes to show that you should never leave that camera at home.

Erika B