Almeda Fire | Footage of the blaze through Talent & Phoenix, OR | Sept 8-9, 2020

* Uploaded late as I have been without high-speed internet since the fire.

What a crazy experience
At around 5pm as the fire got worse, my friend and I zipped down into town to help my dad attempt to fortify his automotive shop. After 30-40 minutes we could tell it was only getting worse and was time to leave. After taking a break up in the hills away from the fire I drove back down on my motorcycle to evaluate the ongoing destruction. I filmed a few areas in Phoenix before heading to my parents for the evening. After arriving back home in Talent just before midnight I decided ride into the raging fire again to check on the fire's path before going to bed – I'm glad I did. I captured some scary film and photos of the fire in Talent, talked to a guy who was watching as the last of his home burned to the ground, then saw the annihilation of neighborhoods and apartments in Phoenix. It was all quite surreal.

Now to hurry up and wait for first responders to make things safe and insurance to respond so we can all begin to rebuild our home towns

For licensing requests:

[paulagarrett]

Just so heartsick for your family, and for all who have lost so much. So glad you are all safe. My Aunt lived in the apartment complex that burned. She is safe too. Love and prayers from the Garrett family. We will all get through this together. 🙏

[fitness]

Of all the posted videos, this is the one that depicts my personal Almeda Fire experience. I appreciate your catching the immensity, titles for locations, and guts.

[louislozano]

Spectacular video of a disastrous event!

[karenminckler]

So sad my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone there. Stay safe everyone. And a big thank-you too all the firemen.

[ltjohnson]

My niece and I drove through there and we were just heartbroken cause we saw those places and homes before and now there gone, so sad that this happened. #SouthernOregonStrong

[SkullGorl]

Can 2020 please chill out for like 2 minutes??

[ArboursAbroad]

You got some great footage of an awful event! Great thumbnail!

[trentdabs]

I live in Vancouver Canada and it's Super Smokey up Here, And you can smell the difference between forest and homes burning.

[nomadman]

What a shame. Thanks for sharing the video.

[stephaniewarner]

Hey the closing background image is/was my van and house. Any chance I can get some of your footage in higher quality?

[wonderfulwino]

40 years ago I stepped off the Dog on Oak . Holy Mother Mary & Joseph!.

[chucknorrisspinkyfinger]

Guy told me his STEEL gun Vault melted with all his guns inside?!

[mohammadaryan]

وَتِلۡكَ ٱلۡقُرَىٰۤ أَهۡلَكۡنَـٰهُمۡ لَمَّا ظَلَمُوا۟ وَجَعَلۡنَا لِمَهۡلِكِهِم مَّوۡعِدࣰا
Al-Kahf, Ayah 59

[ruth]

Listen for that still small voice. He maybe wanting you to move becasue of something worst thats coming. Always seek HIS counsel. Blessings to your family

[mohammadaryan]

وَتِلۡكَ ٱلۡقُرَىٰۤ أَهۡلَكۡنَـٰهُمۡ لَمَّا ظَلَمُوا۟ وَجَعَلۡنَا لِمَهۡلِكِهِم مَّوۡعِدࣰا
وَتِلۡكَ ٱلۡقُرَىٰٓ أَهۡلَكۡنَٰهُمۡ لَمَّا ظَلَمُواْ وَجَعَلۡنَا لِمَهۡلِكِهِم مَّوۡعِدٗا ٥٩
And those cities - We destroyed them when they wronged, and We made for their destruction an appointed time. (59)

18:59
Al-Kahf, Ayah 59
Quran