Eaton Fire, a year out.

After. Requisite self-portrait of a fire evacuee (i);

During. Fire approach, big dipper, town canopy (ii);

Before. Other glows (iii-x); Eclipse, wires, moons (xi-xvi); Self-portrait of a person who thought they might live under that waterfall forever (xvii).

Photos by Scout except xi and xvii

After.

i. leave no trace

During.

ii. if you can see the flames

going might be a good idea. The week prior to any disaster, consider organizing all meaningful belongings for efficient evacuation. Move your favorite books to a single shelf so they can be swept up in an swift elbow.

Before.

Other glows. (iii–x)

Eclipse; wires; moons. (xi–xvi)

A week before: Maybe I'll go on this hike every day. (xvii)