We have seen the horrible wildfires in the PNW recently and have much sympathy. This happens down here too frequently. About a year ago we had to watch our mountains burn from west to east. The canyons we frequent were passed over. But the Sonoran desert is the only American desert that receives a bi-annual rainfall in normal years. Thank goodness the summer rains finally came.

Good luck with the fires and weather issues. Hopefully some relief is nigh.