Summary: The Cool Incident was a 97 acre wildland fire that started west of Highway 49 across from the quarry, north of the town of Cool on May 22, 2008. The fire was wind driven. No structures were lost or damaged. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians.

These pictures were taken by and are courtesy of Andrea Schliessmann of the Cool Deli. Click on photos to view larger.

Wind drives the fire toward the town of Cool.	A smoke column erupts from the fire.
Flames race uphill behind the town.	The fire burns behind the local businesses.
Flames scorch the hills behind Cool businesses.	A helicopter drops water on the fire.
Crews gain access to the fire.	The aftermath: a burned hillside behind the town of Cool.