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Taysmomcj
Member
03-24-2008
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 9:31 am
(((Kaaruun))) Stay safe! Lots of prayers for your safety.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 9:38 am
Now reports of a ranger and homeowner trapped, as fire has blown over their only exit....
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 9:45 am
More evacuations, four mile radius of the original fire start.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 10:05 am
Perhaps you need to start packing... and then keep us posted when you are safe. I am getting VERY nervous for you... !!! ETA - is your son with you? And do you have where to evacuate to?
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 10:50 am
Mame, we are still a good ways off. It doesn't seem like far, but there are two small reservoirs between us and the fire. And about 300 homes. The slurry drops are happening constantly now. I do occasionally see a plume of black smoke, which is generally a structure burning. I'll post an updated photo shortly.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 10:59 am
What's a slurry drop? Glad to know you aren't in immediate danger! 
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 11:05 am
Planes dropping fire retardant and water to try to stop the fire from burning homes.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 11:05 am
That is scary.. which way is the wind moving? But if it stayed as far as in the picture.. good.. but those sparks can fly so fast. I'm sure you have rounded up all animals and have your vehicle facing out and have some stuff packed already. I had read about people being able to return, didn't know about this new fire front Haven't checked elsewhere on the board today yet.. I hope your wayward cat has been located!
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 11:16 am
Here's a more recent photo

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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 11:18 am
The fire is still 8 miles away, spreading in every direction but towards us right now. Firefighters are trying to go thru different roads to see who might still be up there and find the "heads' of the fire. They just took another call from a homeowner who is trapped by fire and can't get out.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 11:24 am
Praying for all those affected. Kar, praying that it doesnt get closer to you. Twisterkitty may be hiding somewhere close by cuz he senses danger
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 11:40 am
Just got news from the Center, fire is just a little over a mile away, but appears to be moving in a different direction now. Please pray pray pray!
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Jmm
Moderator
08-15-2002
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 11:47 am
Kar, Prayers being sent right now.
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Dogdoc
Member
09-29-2001
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 12:28 pm
I am praying for everyone's safety and the containment of the fire.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 12:30 pm
((((Kar)))) Seems to me that sucker is moving FAST. Prayers being sent to you!
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 12:42 pm
it's blowing all around, so hard to predict. I did hear another house lost, dog was in the RV so they pulled the dog out.
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Taysmomcj
Member
03-24-2008
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 12:49 pm
How scary....amping up the prayers being sent your way.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 1:01 pm
Oh Kar I hope that everyone stays safe and things will be okay.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 1:07 pm
It's just so awful. We've had rain rain rain the early part of this year, which means we had tons of vegetation growth. And then we went dry dry dry starting in Agusut, so all that vegetation dried out and is perfect fuel for fast burning. It's a terrible condition.
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 1:09 pm
This is awful news. Many prayers for you Kar.
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Merrysea
Moderator
08-13-2004
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 1:16 pm
(((Kar))) Prayers that the fire is contained and extinguished quickly.
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 1:44 pm
Thinking good thoughts for you, Kar.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 3:00 pm
That is what happens rain, growth, then if it isn't still raining, it dries out and is potential tinder for a fire. Hope things are still moving in another direction ..
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 3:05 pm
The fire has grown from 3 acres to over 600 acres over the course of the day. No containment, and they are now concerned about it jumping a road to the north and becoming much worse.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 3:07 pm
Hot shot crew has finally arrived!
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