California Haze

by Nick Coons
Oct 29, 2003

All of us here in Arizona

Arizona	(air-i'-ZON-u')
The State of Arizona comprises the extreme south-western portion of the United States. It is bounded on the north by Utah, on the east by New Mexico, on the south by Mexico, and on the west by California and Nevada.

can relate to California's wildfires, especially those in northern Arizona

Arizona	(air-i'-ZON-u')
The State of Arizona comprises the extreme south-western portion of the United States. It is bounded on the north by Utah, on the east by New Mexico, on the south by Mexico, and on the west by California and Nevada.

, and in the Heber-Overgaard areas with last year's Rodeo-Chediski fire. This morning, I woke up and was able to see the thick haze hanging in the sky, and the Superstition Mountains

Superstition Mountains	(soo-pe'r-STI'-shu'n MAWN-ti'n)
A large mountain range making up the eastern edge of the Phoenix valley.

had all but disappeared.

Along with Arizona's largest fire in history, many of the fires in California are also thought to be man-made. One of them was innocent enough as the man was simply looking to be rescued. But several other fires are suspected arson. It's going to be interesting to see if they are able to find anyone in relation to these fires and what the consequences will be.

There is, however, a small piece of good news for us here in this state. While the haze is going to hang there like an eerie fog, some may suffer symptoms of allergy season, and those with asthma may have even more difficult breathing; the sunsets are going to be absolutely beautiful for the next week.