Pound Ridge Fire.. From the Air

[firedude 985]

Today, on my approach to HPN, I saw a plume of smoke coming from northern westchester. I originally thought it was a brush fire but when I saw the IA for Pound Ridge, I knew that was it. This Photo was takken about 10 minutes after first dispatch. The actual fire was just on the other side of the rigde. At this point of my flight, I couldn't of gotten closer. Anyways, these are the photos I got...

[x635 4,066]

WOW! Talk about right place at the right time!

[x129K 1,393]

Sweet~!

[Remember585 815]

Cool!

[Guest MahopacFF101]

The Putnam County 911 Center got a call from Danbury Fire just after the call was dispatched. A plane called the Danbury Airport reporting a heavy concentration of smoke southwest of the airport and they were checking to see if anything was on fire in Putnam

[X2321 133]

Photos from the ground http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=BH&Dato=20110811&Kategori=NEWS&Lopenr=108110805&Ref=PH

[MoFire390 118]

wow!!! nice shots from the air and ground

[PFDRes47cue 653]

Awesome shots, not something you see everyday from the air like that. Nice timing for a flight.

[WAS967 97]

That would have been cool if you could have gotten closer. Were you low on fuel or time? Maybe next time.

[firedude 985]

Thanks guys!

Were you low on fuel or time?

Yes and Yes. When Obama comes to NYC (like yesturday), the entire airspace is shut down, with only some exceptions. I needed to land before the airspae closed. Also, at this point in my flight, I was already given strict instructions on how to approach and land at the field. Maybe next time...

Edited August 12, 2011 by firedude

[bigrig77 95]

Photos from the ground http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=BH&Dato=20110811&Kategori=NEWS&Lopenr=108110805&Ref=PH

Now boys, where are your SCBA's?

Those are some sweet pics both above and on the ground.

[IzzyEng4 427]

Pretty neat view Kyle!! Great shots!

[firedude 985]

Thanks guys. I guess I was at the right place at the right time .