My uncle was a forest ranger and we use to get to go up in the big tower and look out of the land. It was quite a day to get to go with him. It does not have to many fires around Portland where I am from
I was driving down the gorge when mt st. helens blew. everyone stopped in the middle of the road to see what was going on and ash starting falling on us.
Our house in Portland got about 5 inches. wish I would of bottled that shit, might be rich!