"future consuming more and more of the travesty we had called our lives. We watch the fire consume our past"... Repeating consumed sounded odd.

I liked this piece a lot. I think you described the fire really well. I also think using fire as symbolism for how we forget things was really interesting. Plus, the ending was so true. Great job.

PS If you're bored check out the Review Game and/or its Review Marathon (links in my profile).

You have the same keen eye of observation and poetic senses of honesty and intelligence that I remember you having. Beautifully written, Eli.