[gunsequalfreedom]

The trees around it are also still standing, as are the branches and trunks of the bushes, all charged but standing.

[humblegunner]

innocent horses perished in fires that defied anything we have ever seen.

Some of those horses might not have been so innocent.
And who is this "we" that Ruby refers to?

Is she toting around that Gerbil again?

[fidelis]

”innocent horses perished in fires...”

Non-rational animals are neither innocent or guilty. They are morally neutral. Unless one believes the world is one big Disney animated film.

[b4me]

if it’s made of wood or plastic, I’d say that’s amazing. if it’s metal, concrete or stone, I don’t see it so special since they withstand fire much better.

[Scrambler Bob]

The Cross survived?

Damn Climate Warming is not hot enough!

[VanDeKoik]

Image if it did burn?

CNN: California wildfire has been accused of KKK ties as it was photographed with a burning cross today! Officials demand hate crime charges be filed!

[VanDeKoik]

Image if it did burn?

CNN: California wildfire has been accused of KKK ties as it was photographed with a burning cross today! Officials demand hate crime charges be filed!

[Moonmad27]

Yes, the cross is wood.

It’s been five years since I moved from Ventura, but it was a shock to see the fire line on the map. One map showed a danger line right over the back fence of my old house. It’s tough to think the nice neighborhood I lived in for 11 years is probably gone.