Gunks fires?
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Does anyone live near New Paltz and have any updates on the wildfires burning near the Shawangunk ridge? I don't believe it's nearing the cliffs yet, but it would be helpful if this thread kept local climbers posted... |
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What? NO! Here's an article I just found: |
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I looked it up on a map, it's quite far away, and is relatively under control last I read. You can't even see anything/smell the smoke from New Paltz |
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The whole ridge line is very dangerous right now. I would stay away for a bit until the fire is undercontroll, won't likely be until Monday or Tuesday. |
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Ridge line as in Trapps and nears? Or as in Shawangunk ridge state park |
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Planning on climbing this Friday... any talk about closing? |
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Don't worry guys, the fire is a good 4-5 miles from the climbing cliffs. |
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I was there yesterday climbing. Fire is quite far away, you can't even see it from the cliff. |
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Fine, I would not have known there was a fire or anything up if I hadn't read about it. |
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The fire is near ellenville it's almost out and it was 20 or so miles away. No problems with smoke or particulates. No, no homes damages or injuries to residents or firefighters ... |