That’s terribly unfair.  Hans was much more competent than Durkin could ever dream of being.

Cal Fire names them after nearby landmarks. This one started way the hell up in the back of beyond even by Northern California’s exceptionally rural standards. The only thing nearby was Camp Creek Road. Hence, Camp Fire. Why the fuck they didn’t go with Creek Fire is a complete mystery.

Christ, did you record this on one of Edison’s wax cylinders? The quality on all three is terrible, but the scouting clip is genuinely unintelligible.

It’s almost like the article mentions that or something.

Do we want to try again, champ? Maybe not take pride in being stupid this time?