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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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 Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 05:38:18 AM
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There is a 1,500 acre wildfire that is burning less than 10 miles away from a suburb of Billings. It is 0% contained but it sounds like only one home has been lost so far. It is spreading a the rate of 1-2 miles per hour towards the town and a lot of the work being done right now is to protect the town rather than contain I think. This is the first time a wildfire has been burning this close to me- They say the wind will be blowing from the wrong direction today and could cause it to burn really close to the town or get into town. I figure if a big fire gets to the edge of town it's going to be like the historic Chicago fire and the flames will spread faster than the firefighters can control them.
I am hoping that the brave, brave firefighters are able to contain the fire today and that our neighbors in Lockwood do not lose any more homes!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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SallyT
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sarah
Buford
Georgia
USA
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Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 06:03:30 AM
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Praying for you and all who live around you to stay safe. Horrible for year for so many people.
Sarah
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
14022 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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musicmommy
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Wendy
Oregon
USA
430 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 06:44:11 AM
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Oh no! Praying for all of you!
My brother was born in Park City(looks like the other side of Billings) and we spent many a summer with relatives around Billings so I know the area fairly well.
One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.
Bob Marley
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3341 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3341 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 06:59:31 AM
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Alee,
Sending prayers and thoughts of RAIN your way.
Take care and keep safe!
Melody
Farmgirl #525 |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 07:11:52 AM
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What a summer ... hope the rains we are having stretch your way. Prayers coming your way.
Marianne |
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1938 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 07:18:51 AM
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Alee, so scary. My prayers are going out to everyone.
God Bless,
Laurie
suburban countrygirl at heart
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 08:05:35 AM
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Alee, I'll be praying for all of you! Be safe.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
1868 Posts
Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
1868 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 09:15:08 AM
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Oh Alee, I am so sorry that this is happening to you today. Sending up prayers that you and Billings will be OK thru this. Please keep us posted. Joey
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wild daisy
True Blue Farmgirl
503 Posts
Madelynne
Billings
Montana
USA
503 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 10:54:06 AM
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My Daughter lives in Lockwood and the fire stared just down the road from her neighborhood. She was worried last night that if the winds turned she would need to stay at my house. As of this time the winds are still out of the north and the fire is almost contained. I feel like Alee that we all need to be aware and fire safe this year.
Here in the Billings area we are about 5 inches below our average rain total so far this year. We are all praying for rain and would not mind a few days of rain.
RAIN RAIN COME AGAIN>>>>>
Madelynne
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Edited by - wild daisy on Aug 21 2012 10:55:30 AM |
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MrsRooster
True Blue Farmgirl
1168 Posts
Amy
Seabrook
TX
USA
1168 Posts |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 12:17:27 PM
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Praying the fire is put under control. You are so right about the brave men and women who fight these terrible fires!
Farmgirl #31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl
1650 Posts
Marlene
DeRidder
Louisiana
1650 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 12:33:08 PM
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Praying for everyone!!!!
Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter! |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 12:39:36 PM
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Oh Alee! I pray for you and those in the surrounding area that they can extinguish those flames soon. So scary. Keep us posted.
Farmgirl hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 4:25:05 PM
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Alee: Is the fire any closer to your area? I hope all of you are okay. Please, keep us posted.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Gladstone
Mi.
USA
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 6:39:27 PM
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checking on you???? are you and those in town still o.k.?
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 9:29:27 PM
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Everything seems to be okay and due to diligent firefighters, farmers, and townsfolk, the fire is mostly contained. Doug and I just sat on our porch for almost an hour watching lightning arc across the sky. I hope rain comes and no more fires!!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 22 2012 : 07:19:53 AM
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Great news, Alee.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Aug 22 2012 : 1:37:54 PM
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Goodness! That is scary. We had a small grass fire that came within 5 miles of out house in Cheyenne earlier this year. That was too close for comfort for me. The fire season this year is crazy! So many people losing their homes and fires burning too near major population groups! Aren't firefighters awesome? They work so hard with so little thanks.
Audrey
http://prairiecairncottage.blogspot.com/
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