Crescent Valley House Fire

I was driving home today and saw a cloud of black smoke rising on the horizon (see the last photo) so I stopped to have a look.

There was a mobile home on fire well into a burn. I grabbed my camera and started shooting.
I wanted close up action shots but only had a short lens. Not to worry... I just sidled on up and started shooting.

I guess I got a little too close (see first photo) because after a few shots, almost over the firemen's shoulders, a firefighter, quickly but politely ushered me off to a safe distance.

I sure regretted not having a long lens.