I live in the 7-Mile District of the #SanCarlosApache #IndianReservation . I made this short film so people might understand the struggle and stress involved when you’re caught on a fire line. The fire was an odd slow lumbering beast eventually becoming Godzilla like. It started out slow as winds were calm in the late morning. As the heat index rose to 107 a rain storm with big winds came from the north about 1:00 pm, this whipped a small brush fire into a frenzy. I saw the community come together under great stress, worry and woe. They watered down yards, checked on each other, even built makeshift fire lines. Evacuation orders were sent but many wouldn’t leave because they were helping each other out. In this video you can see the slurry bombers and air support that probably saved the community of #SevenMileWash from even more tragedy. Whoever flies these large planes into the smoke over these fires is mad courageous. This was not a good time. It was a sad moment for this tribe but thank you to all sending support near and far. Sadly some lost their homes. Even I didn’t want to leave but left briefly because my family was concerned for my safety. . I saw this unfold and the Apache people were nervous , worried but VERY brave. Now is not the time to complain. Now is the time to GIVE. Give your time, money and make an effort to help. Your opinions aren’t needed at the moment, your support for a tribe under attack by fire is needed . Some lost all. I am saddened by this but still thank Almighty God because it could’ve been way worse than what we saw or experienced on that day. The The Apache people are a strong , resilient people and can rise up to any challenge as the need occurs. This IS what flows in our / your DNA since before time. We are Apache, (may sound show) but we’re built different. We don’t leave . We don’t turn our backs. We often stay , and fight ..God bless San Carlos AZ but especially 7 Mile wash and TC Alley.. thank to those who took the photos at the end and a few seconds of footy loaned for this reel. Thank all #SWFFF crews and staff. Thank you all for the donations and for volunteering. Filmed and edited by Douglas Miles Sr. during the Watch Fire in San Carlos AZ July 11. 2024 Thank you Aaron Miles for the slurry shots.
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