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Aftermath

A bouquet of rabbitbrush near peaking aspen (9/25/20) Gabriel Leete

In the aftermath of the Hog Fire, which straddled State Route 44 northeast of Lassen Volcanic National Park, there is both life and death.

Shasta Cascade color spotter Gabriel Leete traveled the route on his way to a baby shower for his daughter and noted that though the smoke was nearly absent in the morning, the fire smell was still strong and areas appeared to be smoldering.

  • Hog Fire Aftermath, Lassen National Forest, CA-44 (9/25/20) Gabriel Leete
  • Aspen, Lassen National Forest, CA-44 (9/25/20) Gabriel Leete

Leete noted the contrast of an ashen forest not far from groves of brightly colored, peaking aspen.

  • Lassen National Forest – Patchy (10-50%)
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