After the Fire

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I had to dig back thru the archives for a shot today. We have severe weather here today. I shot the Swift Denim the day after the fire here, this was taken about a week later (when the police line came down). It might be considered 'safe', but it was still smoking with several hot spots.
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Comments

hamilton said…
This is a sad story. It leaves a huge gaping hole in the town.
January 21, 2012 at 4:36 PM
Lowell said…
That's dramatic! What a fire. Maybe your city would like a copy of your photos for their archives?
January 21, 2012 at 4:40 PM
Halcyon said…
This looks like a serious fire. Hoe no one was hurt. :(
January 21, 2012 at 5:28 PM
La Principessa Errante said…
Hope you are enjoying your weather, or at least making the best of it. The shot is just eerie with the smoke coming out, and knowing it is a couple of days after the fire.
January 21, 2012 at 6:50 PM
Randy said…
Wow, that cause alot of damage.
January 21, 2012 at 7:35 PM
Rachel said…
It looks like a war zone! I hope that they will clear away the rubble and build something nice to take its place.
January 22, 2012 at 9:30 AM
cieldequimper said…
It's horrible to say but I think it's photogenic despite the sadness.
January 22, 2012 at 3:43 PM
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