Chapter 174

• [Primus]
• The town of Ridgecrest is no more.
• All that remains is the smoldering frameworks and floating cinders that were once wood and brick. Homes and livelihoods were destroyed in an all-consuming blaze that touched every building, avenue, and field. Despite our best efforts, we couldn't get the flames to stop. The fire was like none I had ever encountered before. Neither water nor smothering the flames made much difference. It was as if the flames were fueled by anger.