Warren,
That lousy day you felt yesterday was not the weather. It is you getting older.
As for the garden hoses I have two 100' ones out and ready to spray the roof and house at any time. Yesterday afternoon the smoke lifted enough for them to get in a few runs with the bombers. If it will stay that way today, maybe they can make some progress on the closest ones.
Edited to add attachments: See pictures of Bomberand fire.
Ron