![The author, pictured in summer 1996, the year of the Buffalo Creek Fire and subsequent heavy flooding. The family had to evacuate the canyon for a short time while father worked day and night with the other caretakers to remove debris in Strontia Springs Reservoir.](/sites/default/files/tap_featured_images//jessica-backporch-sun.jpg)
The author, pictured in summer 1996, the year of the Buffalo Creek Fire and subsequent heavy flooding. The family had to evacuate the canyon for a short time while father worked day and night with the other caretakers to remove debris in Strontia Springs Reservoir.