Locals Jump to Save Home During Ruff Fire

Ruff fire Helicopter crew

A helicopter dips into the Blueberry Reservoir as crews fight the Ruff Fire. [Photo by a reader]

Even as the smoke still climbs and aircraft can be heard purring overhead as they leave the incident, stories from the Ruff Fire (click here for the story) are beginning to emerge. Laytonville resident Chris Darr tells us that he and a crew from JW Morrison, Inc. helped save the home of one of his boss’s neighbors.

“I was cruisin’ back from town to get ready for a wedding,” he explained. He saw the smoke from the fire.

“I pulled into my boss’s,” explained Darr. “We go on fires sometimes with our dozers.” His boss had a water truck and they piled in. They drove towards the flames.

“The fire was blowing so it was spotting all over the place,” Darr said. “We just took the water truck to a neighbor’s and made sure she got out safe.”  They helped her get her animals and property out of the house. Then they started working to save the house.

Flames headed towards them. The fire “came about 50 feet to 100 feet from her house,” he said.

“We got the lady’s water system going,” Darr explained. Then firefighters showed up. “Once they all showed up, we took off to make sure our boss’s house didn’t burn down.”

Fortunately, it was alright.

Folks who run toward a fire instead of away are pretty nice to have as neighbors. And, it’s a huge bonus when they bring their own water truck and know how to fix your water.

 

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Eel707
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7 years ago

Good job guys!!

Maureen Johnson
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Maureen Johnson
7 years ago
Reply to  Eel707

Thank you Mr Darr for helping!!! If it wasn’t for first responders I think things would turn out much worse!!! Prayers and blessings to all!!!!!

Tara Bluecloud
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Tara Bluecloud
7 years ago

Thanks Chris!!!! We are so blessed to have such a self sufficient community!

Anon Forrest
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7 years ago

Yesssss. Running from a fire burned London (1666) and the message is STAND AND FIGHT IT! af

Kosta
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Kosta
7 years ago

That’s an awesome thing to do. Great job!!

Phoenix
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Phoenix
7 years ago

What awesome people!!

Susy Barsotti
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Susy Barsotti
7 years ago

I love Long Valley and the people who live here!

Ernie Branscomb
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7 years ago
Reply to  Susy Barsotti

Me too

Short Stack
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Short Stack
7 years ago

Where is Blueberry Reservoir?

Beans N Rice
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Beans N Rice
7 years ago
Reply to  Short Stack

On Blueberry Ln.

Bob
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Bob
7 years ago

Hey guys that was our house. Rita and I will be forever grateful. Thank you all so much

Marci
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Marci
7 years ago
Reply to  Bob

Thank you for helping save my brother and sister in laws home. Many Blessings.

Krystal Gayle
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Krystal Gayle
7 years ago

Awesome bunch of guys the community is one that sticks together again awesome job guys!

HappyGirl
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HappyGirl
7 years ago

Does anyone know the status of this fire? We are heading to Ukiah tomorrow, just want to make sure the road is open. Thanks.

Lost Croat Outburst
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Lost Croat Outburst
7 years ago

Great bunch of neighbors, good story. Ruff fire? Ouch, but if that’s the worst “ouch,” I’ll take it.

Who
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Who
7 years ago

Talk about good neighbors great job.