Wildfire Burning near Boulder, Colorado
09-07-2010, 06:46 PM
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yes it was terrible here. my hubby's oldest son lives up on the mountains. used to live in Gold Hill, not sure where he is now. He's a recluse for the most part. Viet nam vet and doesn't come down the mountain often.
09-07-2010, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by CarrieAnne
Aw, I am sending Prayers. This always breaks my heart, all the homes lost, and wild life, and hopefully no people will be hurt!
09-07-2010, 08:16 PM
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The fire is Northwest of Boulder. I live about 12 miles south of Boulder. Depending on the wind direction in the last two days, we have really been smokey at our house. It is very sad how quickly these fires can run. Let's hope tomorrow brings some moisture and some help to these folks.
09-07-2010, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by GrammaNan
I am asking everyone on the board to send positive thoughts towards the people being disrupted by the wildfire burning near Boulder, Colorado. More than 3,500 residents have been evacuated with more to be evacuated tonight or tomorrow. It has burned 64 structures (mostly homes) and has burned over 7,300 acres and is at 0% containment at this time. (4:30 pm MT) Nine of the firefighters fighting this fire have lost their own homes. Some firefighters have gone more than 36 hours without sleep. The smoke can be seen for over 100 miles and is causing misery to those with upper respiratory issues. Soot is falling like snow miles away from this fire. It is a very bad situation. Thank you.
Jan in VA
09-08-2010, 04:10 AM
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Originally Posted by laureneberhard
Please, where exactly is the fire?
Gotthebug: Stay safe.
09-08-2010, 07:28 AM
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Location: Denver CO
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I am near Denver, so have seen smoke filling the skies. Thanks so much for alerting our other quilting friends, beyond what news reports can tell. From reports this morning, it may be closer to 8,000 acres (over 11 square miles) by tomorrow, over 100 buldings, probably most are homes, totally lost.
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