Stress lifts for some residents
As firefighters gain the upper hand on the Butler II Fire, relieved residents have begun to focus on other things. Connie Smalley-Parker of Fawnskin was looking for ways to thank firefighters who worked so tirelessly. Tuesday, afternoono, she painted signs that read “ Thank you firefighters” in red lettering.
“I figured a little bit of encouragement can't hurt,” she said.
Smalley-Parker said she was so confident in the firefighters abilities, that she decided to hold her ground and not evacuate. “We've got a lot of faith in these guys,” she added.
Other people were feeling bored. “I'd rather get into town where there is life,” said Tim McKinnon. He and fellow Fawnskin residents David and Michelle Keener all decided not to evacuate. But it has left the group with a lot of free time on their hands.
“What you see is what you get.,” Michelle Keener said. “It's pretty boring.”
- Andrew Edwards