I just posted my story of the evacuation because of the bear fire. I had to leave my chickens behind as I have more than 40, so it isn't feasible to take them. Happy to say that even though all our outbuildings burned, the coops did not. The chickens are ok. Our home and garage made it by the Grace of God. Our huge barn is gone and all my good friends lost their homes. This has been a horrible experience. Here's what is left of our barn:
