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#1600064 - 09/06/11 03:38 PM Texas can't catch a break with the fires
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http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/information-on-fires-in-central-texas


The fires around Bastrop (25 miles east of Austin) are still out of control and so far have destroyed 500 homes.

Very sad indeed...
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#1600072 - 09/06/11 03:46 PM Re: Texas can't catch a break with the fires Pale Rider
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Why are they losing so many homes?
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#1600079 - 09/06/11 04:00 PM Re: Texas can't catch a break with the fires Dip
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Originally Posted By: Dip
Why are they losing so many homes?


Sheer overwhelming fires and serious lack of manpower and water. I have a friend down there that sent some pics. Its overwhelming. The fires here (oklahoma) have been awful but the scope of that fire, the size of the wall of flames is like some apocolyptic! Short of serious rain, I dont know how they will stop it. Prayers for those folks...
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#1600083 - 09/06/11 04:13 PM Re: Texas can't catch a break with the fires Bankbb1, PITA
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Bastrop is a beautiful rural area, mostly wooded and containing the Lost Pines forests of cental Texas. There are a few concentrated developments of homes right in the middle of these forests.

With the wind at 30-40 miles an hour, a drought and not much available water, there is no stopping the firewall...trees just explode, all you can do is run....
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#1600117 - 09/06/11 04:58 PM Re: Texas can't catch a break with the fires Pale Rider
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Oh wow....that's insane. Hope they get some control fo the fires soon!
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#1600145 - 09/06/11 05:59 PM Re: Texas can't catch a break with the fires Dip
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Any updates from Search regarding the fires in her area? I posted some pics of the fire west of here, but it doesn't seem to be as bad as what is going on down there.

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#1600206 - 09/06/11 07:15 PM Re: Texas can't catch a break with the fires Pup
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Hmmm....didn't see her post anythign abotu her area on FB, so I'm guessing she's ok.
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#1600257 - 09/06/11 08:03 PM Re: Texas can't catch a break with the fires Dip
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She posted last night. I chatted with her a bit, and she said her parents' house was in danger.

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#1600281 - 09/06/11 08:26 PM Re: Texas can't catch a break with the fires Pup
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All the fires in East Texas seem to be north, south and west of Tyler, Longview and Kilgore)

GREGG COUNTY

(this is Kilgore and Longview)


All residents on Swamp City Road on either side of Hwy 135 to FM 2207 are being evacuated due to Moore fire.
Cole Bottom Road south to Wilkins Road--evacuations still in effect on FM 2207 between Hwy 135 and Wilkins Road.

Maude Cobb Convention center will be housing any evacuees and their pets.

ANDERSON COUNTY

(Jacksonville area)


South of Hwy 294, north of CR 118 and CR 122, and west of FM 322 to the Leon County Line.
A shelter has been set up at Dogwood Hill Baptist Church on Hwy 79 E.

SMITH COUNTY

(this is Tyler)

Jackson Fire on Hwy 31 and FM 2767 has been contained and no evacuations are in place.


RUSK COUNTY

(this is Henderson)

Anyone living on the following County Roads in Rusk County must evacuate immediately.

East of CR 476
CR 475
CR 476
CR 477
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#1600298 - 09/06/11 08:43 PM Re: Texas can't catch a break with the fires Pale Rider
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The Sovereign State Of Oklahom...
There's a pretty good google map with all of them listed.
Good is probably the wrong word.....accurate may be better.
Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona have had it bad for fires. I appologize if I left anyone out and I know the storms and flooding have been just as devastating...
You when this carp happens to other countries we send armies to help them. Anybody seen the French here to help? -.-
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#1600314 - 09/06/11 09:05 PM Re: Texas can't catch a break with the fires Bankbb1, PITA
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Hey everyone! I've never in all my 34 years seen anything like this! Two have died because of these fires...a 20 yo lady and her 18 mo baby... they were unable to escape the house. We have several locations being evacuated. Coworker had to evacuate her home. It's so scary... Texas really needs some rain. This morning the air was thick with smoke clouds...the winds have ceased some. Our clothes/houses carry the smell of burning wood. Ash was all over my car this morning. Thankfully my parents are okay at this point and I pray that they'll continue that way! Please keep our fire fighters, emergency responders, etc in your thoughts and prayers! I really think God is trying to get Americas attention!
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#1600325 - 09/06/11 09:24 PM Re: Texas can't catch a break with the fires Dip
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For those of you in TX, local 4-H clubs and County Extension offices are acting as drop off sites for supplies to be delivered to firefighters battling these blazes. They're asking for cases of water/gatorade, protein snacks, and lip balm. Contact your local 4-H or County Office for more info. (link below)

Operation Supply Drop
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#1600327 - 09/06/11 09:24 PM Re: Texas can't catch a break with the fires *W*W*
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http://www.kltv.com/link/510293/active-fire-map-tamu

The above link shows the fires....


Speaking of donations...a lot of the FDs have been asking for money to assist with the cost of fuel!
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#1600329 - 09/06/11 09:32 PM Re: Texas can't catch a break with the fires Search_Me
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We actually have a business here DONATING FUEL for the fire trucks...amazing example of civic responsibility.

Glad you're okay, Sweetie.

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#1600334 - 09/06/11 09:35 PM Re: Texas can't catch a break with the fires Pup
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Originally Posted By: Pup
We actually have a business here DONATING FUEL for the fire trucks...amazing example of civic responsibility.

Glad you're okay, Sweetie.


That's awesome Pup!

Thanks for your concern! wink
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