Thursday, June 28, 2012

FIRE UPDATE JUNE 28th


Late report June 28th:  The 4:00 PM news has just reported that 346 homes were destroyed over a 35 block area in Mountain Shadows.






June 28 AM:
Just to update everyone about the fire.  On Tuesday, June 26 at around 4:00 PM winds came down from a storm up north and created 65 mile an hour wind shears that pushed the fire up on the mountain range down into the Mountain Shadows Subdivision and then the Peregrine area burning upwards to 300 homes. Several friends have lost their homes.  Around 32,000 people are evacuated from their homes.  This is a succession of photos I took this morning from inside our car coming down from the east on Woodmen:








Off the the right is the Blodgett Peak Mountain above and west of the Peregrine area still burning:


As we come down Woodmen you see what is called "The Scar" and the area to the right appears burned.  I have a dear friend whose home was in that area.



The area to the left and right of The Scar is Mountain Shadows where many homes are burned - very lovely homes.

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  1. Lady LindaJune 28, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Bernideen, Have been following this on the news and was worried about you and your surrounding areas. I am sick to hear that this is so close to your home and that you have frends who have lost their homes.
    Will keep you and your community in my prayers.
    Linda

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  2. PatriciaJune 28, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    I know what it's like to be evacuated out of your home because of wild fires. We've gone through it a couple of times and it's the most awful feeling knowing that your home is in danger. I wish this weren't happening to your friends and neighbors. Sending prayers for the families, their loved ones and the fire fighters as they work to control the fires. Take care.

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  3. GwenJune 28, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Oh, I pray these fires will soon end!! I think about you all out there all the time. This is just so awful!! My prayers go out to you and all your friends and neighbors.

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  4. parTea ladyJune 28, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Thanks for the update - how terrible for your friends and all involved. Will keep you in prayer.

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  5. From the KitchenJune 28, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    We've been watching this with great concern for all. Thanks for sharing your personal views. Keep safe!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  6. ellen b.June 28, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    So frightening. Praying...

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  7. RizziJune 28, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    OH MY, A PRAYER GOES OUT TO ALL THE PEOPLE AND THEIR HOMES AND OUR FIRE FIGHTING MEN....GOD BLESS THEM ALL...
    ALSO A PRAYER FOR YOU AND YOUR HOME AND STORE.....GARDEN OF THE GODS....I WAS THERE WITH MY HUSBAND AND DAUGHTER JENNY MANY YEARS AGO...IT IS REALLY SOMETHING...GOD BE WITH YOU ALL....RIZZI

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  8. Judith @ Lavender CottageJune 28, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Hi Bernideen
    So sorry to har the fires have escalated in you area. All that smoke must affect people for miles.
    Sending prayers from Ontario to those who have lost everything and to the rest to stay safe.
    Hugs,
    Judith

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  9. relevanttealeafJune 28, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Thank you for the update. I was wondering about you and praying you weren't effected. So sorry to hear about the great loss your friends have encountered. Praying the fires are extinguished soon.
    ~ Phyllis

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  10. my cup of teaJune 28, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Sending many prayers your way Bernideen.
    ~Donna~

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  11. ZinniaJune 28, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    I am crying for all Matrei else understands all of the damage is done in nature and wildlife. Families' homes gone. Photos memories. I pray that this must end now. Warm Hug Zinnia

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  12. MarthaJune 28, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Bernideen -- prayers are with you -- these fires are so tragic. Prayers to the firefighters as well.

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  13. AmyJune 28, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Prayers going out to all affected by the fires.

    The city of Houston here in Texas is just full of smoke from that fire believe it or not. Something with the wind direction and jet stream.

    You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  14. Linda JenningsJune 28, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    My prayers are with you, your friends and family.

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  15. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJune 28, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    Oh, Bernideen, I'm so sorry to hear this. How dreadful for everyone! Will keep you all in my prayers. Take care.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  16. Johanna GehrleinJune 29, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    Dear Bernideen,
    its really a disaster. I am praying for all who are in danger. Thank you for the update. It must be so scaring to live there.
    Hugs and greetings, Johanna

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  17. Angela McRaeJuly 3, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    My heart goes out to all who have suffered loss in the tragic fires. Thank you for posting updates.

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