Guest guest Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 There was an explosion and fire about a quarter mile from us today. The house burned and the fire was jumping from tree to tree on their property. It was windy and the fire was spreading fast. We are 20 minutes out of town and I am so impressed with the response. I am glad they had their emergency plans in effect! There is such fire danger now and with the big Wallow fire not that many miles from us... well, I think you can get my 'concern'. First a sheriff deputy vehicle came screaming past our house. That's when we looked out and saw the huge black smoke billowing just to the south of us. We could see flames leaping from tree to tree. Then there were fire trucks from two towns and a municipal water tanker truck from one of the towns. More deputies came and more fire trucks! The response was fantastic. They got the fire out! It was so scary. There are thick trees between us and the house that burned. After we saw how the fire jumped from the burning house to all the trees on their property in just a few minutes. If the response hadn't been what it was we would be on fire by now. Scary!!! My son was in town when this happened so I called him. He was frightened for us because he could see the billowing smoke and there were emergency vehicles screaming past him on their way this direction. He said to have the kids gather all the garden hoses from the yard and garden and chicken yard and get them up to the water tank. So the girls did that (their brother is gone to a friend's) and got the hoses hooked together. There was a fire spotter plane flying over while the girls were gathering the hoses. It was a nerve wracking time for sure. My son sped home, getting here in half the time as usual. I am kind of done in by all of this. My TN is zinging me and my jaw is aching. There is no city water out here and no fire hydrants so the trucks have to bring their own water. Thank God for firemen and water tanks!hugs SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Wow Sharon, do you know what caused the explosion? That's pretty scary...I am glad they got it out! Was the house a loss? Wow, scary...   ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ Pragmatic Visionary http://www.affiliates-natural-salt-lamps.com/pages/156.php -- fire! near us today There was an explosion and fire about a quarter mile from us today. The house burned and the fire was jumping from tree to tree on their property. It was windy and the fire was spreading fast. We are 20 minutes out of town and I am so impressed with the response. I am glad they had their emergency plans in effect! There is such fire danger now and with the big Wallow fire not that many miles from us... well, I think you can get my 'concern'. First a sheriff deputy vehicle came screaming past our house. That's when we looked out and saw the huge black smoke billowing just to the south of us. We could see flames leaping from tree to tree. Then there were fire trucks from two towns and a municipal water tanker truck from one of the towns. More deputies came and more fire trucks! The response was fantastic. They got the fire out! It was so scary. There are thick trees between us and the house that burned. After we saw how the fire jumped from the burning house to all the trees on their property in just a few minutes. If the response hadn't been what it was we would be on fire by now. Scary!!! My son was in town when this happened so I called him. He was frightened for us because he could see the billowing smoke and there were emergency vehicles screaming past him on their way this direction. He said to have the kids gather all the garden hoses from the yard and garden and chicken yard and get them up to the water tank. So the girls did that (their brother is gone to a friend's) and got the hoses hooked together. There was a fire spotter plane flying over while the girls were gathering the hoses. It was a nerve wracking time for sure. My son sped home, getting here in half the time as usual. I am kind of done in by all of this. My TN is zinging me and my jaw is aching. There is no city water out here and no fire hydrants so the trucks have to bring their own water. Thank God for firemen and water tanks!hugs SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Yes the house was a total loss. Those poor people!! I know what that's like since I've been through two house fires where we lost it all. The explosion was probably their propane but I don't know for sure. Yes very scary. Without the fast emergency response this area could have been the start of the next big wildfire. hugsSharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: MSersLife Sent: Mon, June 13, 2011 9:11:50 PMSubject: Re: fire! near us today Wow Sharon, do you know what caused the explosion? That's pretty scary...I am glad they got it out! Was the house a loss? Wow, scary...   ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ Pragmatic Visionary http://www.affiliates-natural-salt-lamps.com/pages/156.php -- fire! near us today There was an explosion and fire about a quarter mile from us today. The house burned and the fire was jumping from tree to tree on their property. It was windy and the fire was spreading fast. We are 20 minutes out of town and I am so impressed with the response. I am glad they had their emergency plans in effect! There is such fire danger now and with the big Wallow fire not that many miles from us... well, I think you can get my 'concern'. First a sheriff deputy vehicle came screaming past our house. That's when we looked out and saw the huge black smoke billowing just to the south of us. We could see flames leaping from tree to tree. Then there were fire trucks from two towns and a municipal water tanker truck from one of the towns. More deputies came and more fire trucks! The response was fantastic. They got the fire out! It was so scary. There are thick trees between us and the house that burned. After we saw how the fire jumped from the burning house to all the trees on their property in just a few minutes. If the response hadn't been what it was we would be on fire by now. Scary!!! My son was in town when this happened so I called him. He was frightened for us because he could see the billowing smoke and there were emergency vehicles screaming past him on their way this direction. He said to have the kids gather all the garden hoses from the yard and garden and chicken yard and get them up to the water tank. So the girls did that (their brother is gone to a friend's) and got the hoses hooked together. There was a fire spotter plane flying over while the girls were gathering the hoses. It was a nerve wracking time for sure. My son sped home, getting here in half the time as usual. I am kind of done in by all of this. My TN is zinging me and my jaw is aching. There is no city water out here and no fire hydrants so the trucks have to bring their own water. Thank God for firemen and water tanks!hugs SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Wow, I am glad they were able to respond so fast, so sorry they lost their home, are *they* ok? Our storm today was very scary, very intense, lots of high wind and lightening and loud thunder. It was a bit like a hurricane, like "preview" so to speak...  ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ Pragmatic Visionary http://www.affiliates-natural-salt-lamps.com/pages/156.php -- fire! near us today There was an explosion and fire about a quarter mile from us today. The house burned and the fire was jumping from tree to tree on their property. It was windy and the fire was spreading fast. We are 20 minutes out of town and I am so impressed with the response. I am glad they had their emergency plans in effect! There is such fire danger now and with the big Wallow fire not that many miles from us... well, I think you can get my 'concern'. First a sheriff deputy vehicle came screaming past our house. That's when we looked out and saw the huge black smoke billowing just to the south of us. We could see flames leaping from tree to tree. Then there were fire trucks from two towns and a municipal water tanker truck from one of the towns. More deputies came and more fire trucks! The response was fantastic. They got the fire out! It was so scary. There are thick trees between us and the house that burned. After we saw how the fire jumped from the burning house to all the trees on their property in just a few minutes. If the response hadn't been what it was we would be on fire by now. Scary!!! My son was in town when this happened so I called him. He was frightened for us because he could see the billowing smoke and there were emergency vehicles screaming past him on their way this direction. He said to have the kids gather all the garden hoses from the yard and garden and chicken yard and get them up to the water tank. So the girls did that (their brother is gone to a friend's) and got the hoses hooked together. There was a fire spotter plane flying over while the girls were gathering the hoses. It was a nerve wracking time for sure. My son sped home, getting here in half the time as usual. I am kind of done in by all of this. My TN is zinging me and my jaw is aching. There is no city water out here and no fire hydrants so the trucks have to bring their own water. Thank God for firemen and water tanks!hugs SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Oh dear how very scary. I am the fire dept got there quickly and that you are all ok. Hugs nne To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world " " May the Lord Bless you and keep you, May the Lord Make his face shine upon you, and give you Peace...Forever " Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://breastcancerpatientssoulmatesforlife.bravehost.com/ Anxiety Depression and Breast Cancer http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AnxietyDepressionandBreastCancer Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com The Cancer Club www.cancerclub.com > fire! near us today > > There was an explosion and fire about a quarter mile from us today. The > house > burned and the fire was jumping from tree to tree on their property. It > was > windy and the fire was spreading fast. We are 20 minutes out of town and > I am > so impressed with the response. I am glad they had their emergency plans > in > effect! There is such fire danger now and with the big Wallow fire not > that > many miles from us... well, I think you can get my 'concern'. First a > sheriff > deputy vehicle came screaming past our house. That's when we looked out > and saw > the huge black smoke billowing just to the south of us. We could see > flames > leaping from tree to tree. Then there were fire trucks from two towns > and a > municipal water tanker truck from one of the towns. More deputies came > and more > fire trucks! The response was fantastic. They got the fire out! It was > so > scary. There are thick trees between us and the house that burned. > After we > saw how the fire jumped from the burning house to all the trees on their > property in just a few minutes. If the response hadn't been what it was > we would > be on fire by now. Scary!!! > > > My son was in town when this happened so I called him. He was frightened > for us > because he could see the billowing smoke and there were emergency > vehicles > screaming past him on their way this direction. He said to have the kids > gather > all the garden hoses from the yard and garden and chicken yard and get > them up > to the water tank. So the girls did that (their brother is gone to a > friend's) > and got the hoses hooked together. There was a fire spotter plane flying > over > while the girls were gathering the hoses. It was a nerve wracking time > for > sure. My son sped home, getting here in half the time as usual. > > > I am kind of done in by all of this. My TN is zinging me and my jaw is > aching. There is no city water out here and no fire hydrants so the > trucks > have to bring their own water. Thank God for firemen and water tanks! > > hugs > > > Sharon > This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in > spelling and > grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to > be > considered flaws or defects. ____________________________________________________________ FREE 3D EARTH SCREENSAVER - Watch the Earth right on your desktop! Check it out at http://www.inbox.com/earth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 My son couldn't get near the burning/burned house last night because of emergency personnel and this morning there was no one there. It looks like their travel trailer is still usable so that's good news. Also good news is their horses survived. I feel for them big time. I have lost everything twice to house fires and I know how devastating....Did you get rain with your spectacular storm?hugs SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: MSersLife Sent: Mon, June 13, 2011 9:35:27 PMSubject: Re: fire! near us today Wow, I am glad they were able to respond so fast, so sorry they lost their home, are *they* ok? Our storm today was very scary, very intense, lots of high wind and lightening and loud thunder. It was a bit like a hurricane, like "preview" so to speak...  ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ Pragmatic Visionary http://www.affiliates-natural-salt-lamps.com/pages/156.php -- fire! near us today There was an explosion and fire about a quarter mile from us today. The house burned and the fire was jumping from tree to tree on their property. It was windy and the fire was spreading fast. We are 20 minutes out of town and I am so impressed with the response. I am glad they had their emergency plans in effect! There is such fire danger now and with the big Wallow fire not that many miles from us... well, I think you can get my 'concern'. First a sheriff deputy vehicle came screaming past our house. That's when we looked out and saw the huge black smoke billowing just to the south of us. We could see flames leaping from tree to tree. Then there were fire trucks from two towns and a municipal water tanker truck from one of the towns. More deputies came and more fire trucks! The response was fantastic. They got the fire out! It was so scary. There are thick trees between us and the house that burned. After we saw how the fire jumped from the burning house to all the trees on their property in just a few minutes. If the response hadn't been what it was we would be on fire by now. Scary!!! My son was in town when this happened so I called him. He was frightened for us because he could see the billowing smoke and there were emergency vehicles screaming past him on their way this direction. He said to have the kids gather all the garden hoses from the yard and garden and chicken yard and get them up to the water tank. So the girls did that (their brother is gone to a friend's) and got the hoses hooked together. There was a fire spotter plane flying over while the girls were gathering the hoses. It was a nerve wracking time for sure. My son sped home, getting here in half the time as usual. I am kind of done in by all of this. My TN is zinging me and my jaw is aching. There is no city water out here and no fire hydrants so the trucks have to bring their own water. Thank God for firemen and water tanks!hugs SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 It was so scary, nne. When the fire started jumping from tree to tree I thought we were done for.hugs SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: mserslife Sent: Tue, June 14, 2011 5:05:34 AMSubject: RE: fire! near us today Oh dear how very scary. I am the fire dept got there quickly and that you are all ok.HugsnneTo the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world""May the Lord Bless you and keep you,May the Lord Make his face shine upon you, and give you Peace...Forever"Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://breastcancerpatientssoulmatesforlife.bravehost.com/ Anxiety Depression and Breast Cancerhttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AnxietyDepressionandBreastCancerAngel Feather Loomerwww.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.comThe Cancer Clubwww.cancerclub.com> fire! near us today> > There was an explosion and fire about a quarter mile from us today. The> house> burned and the fire was jumping from tree to tree on their property. It> was> windy and the fire was spreading fast. We are 20 minutes out of town and> I am> so impressed with the response. I am glad they had their emergency plans> in> effect! There is such fire danger now and with the big Wallow fire not> that> many miles from us... well, I think you can get my 'concern'. First a> sheriff> deputy vehicle came screaming past our house. That's when we looked out> and saw> the huge black smoke billowing just to the south of us. We could see> flames> leaping from tree to tree. Then there were fire trucks from two towns> and a> municipal water tanker truck from one of the towns. More deputies came> and more> fire trucks! The response was fantastic. They got the fire out! It was> so> scary. There are thick trees between us and the house that burned.> After we> saw how the fire jumped from the burning house to all the trees on their> property in just a few minutes. If the response hadn't been what it was> we would> be on fire by now. Scary!!!> > > My son was in town when this happened so I called him. He was frightened> for us> because he could see the billowing smoke and there were emergency> vehicles> screaming past him on their way this direction. He said to have the kids> gather> all the garden hoses from the yard and garden and chicken yard and get> them up> to the water tank. So the girls did that (their brother is gone to a> friend's)> and got the hoses hooked together. There was a fire spotter plane flying> over> while the girls were gathering the hoses. It was a nerve wracking time> for> sure. My son sped home, getting here in half the time as usual.> > > I am kind of done in by all of this. My TN is zinging me and my jaw is> aching. There is no city water out here and no fire hydrants so the> trucks> have to bring their own water. Thank God for firemen and water tanks!> > hugs> > > Sharon> This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in> spelling and> grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to> be> considered flaws or defects.____________________________________________________________FREE 3D EARTH SCREENSAVER - Watch the Earth right on your desktop!Check it out at http://www.inbox.com/earth------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Rain? Oh yeah...sideways rain! What happened to the people? Maybe the red cross have them in a hotel or something. I am happy to hear the horses made it through.   ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ Pragmatic Visionary http://www.affiliates-natural-salt-lamps.com/pages/156.php -- fire! near us today There was an explosion and fire about a quarter mile from us today. The house burned and the fire was jumping from tree to tree on their property. It was windy and the fire was spreading fast. We are 20 minutes out of town and I am so impressed with the response. I am glad they had their emergency plans in effect! There is such fire danger now and with the big Wallow fire not that many miles from us... well, I think you can get my 'concern'. First a sheriff deputy vehicle came screaming past our house. That's when we looked out and saw the huge black smoke billowing just to the south of us. We could see flames leaping from tree to tree. Then there were fire trucks from two towns and a municipal water tanker truck from one of the towns. More deputies came and more fire trucks! The response was fantastic. They got the fire out! It was so scary. There are thick trees between us and the house that burned. After we saw how the fire jumped from the burning house to all the trees on their property in just a few minutes. If the response hadn't been what it was we would be on fire by now. Scary!!! My son was in town when this happened so I called him. He was frightened for us because he could see the billowing smoke and there were emergency vehicles screaming past him on their way this direction. He said to have the kids gather all the garden hoses from the yard and garden and chicken yard and get them up to the water tank. So the girls did that (their brother is gone to a friend's) and got the hoses hooked together. There was a fire spotter plane flying over while the girls were gathering the hoses. It was a nerve wracking time for sure. My son sped home, getting here in half the time as usual. I am kind of done in by all of this. My TN is zinging me and my jaw is aching. There is no city water out here and no fire hydrants so the trucks have to bring their own water. Thank God for firemen and water tanks!hugs SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Oh dear Sharon !I'm shaking and crying just reading this. I can only imagine the depths of your fears!As you say God bless all the emergency workers! Great that there is a water tank. Do you own your own water tank too? Or is that just a silly question?Was there anyone home when it started? Anyone harmed? Are they a family with children? Where will they now go? Sorry for all the questions!I feel for your grandkids also! Know you are loved and are being surrounded by prayer. Kate To: Group <mserslife >Sent: Mon, June 13, 2011 11:32:13 PMSubject: fire! near us today There was an explosion and fire about a quarter mile from us today. The house burned and the fire was jumping from tree to tree on their property. It was windy and the fire was spreading fast. We are 20 minutes out of town and I am so impressed with the response. I am glad they had their emergency plans in effect! There is such fire danger now and with the big Wallow fire not that many miles from us... well, I think you can get my 'concern'. First a sheriff deputy vehicle came screaming past our house. That's when we looked out and saw the huge black smoke billowing just to the south of us. We could see flames leaping from tree to tree. Then there were fire trucks from two towns and a municipal water tanker truck from one of the towns. More deputies came and more fire trucks! The response was fantastic. They got the fire out! It was so scary. There are thick trees between us and the house that burned. After we saw how the fire jumped from the burning house to all the trees on their property in just a few minutes. If the response hadn't been what it was we would be on fire by now. Scary!!! My son was in town when this happened so I called him. He was frightened for us because he could see the billowing smoke and there were emergency vehicles screaming past him on their way this direction. He said to have the kids gather all the garden hoses from the yard and garden and chicken yard and get them up to the water tank. So the girls did that (their brother is gone to a friend's) and got the hoses hooked together. There was a fire spotter plane flying over while the girls were gathering the hoses. It was a nerve wracking time for sure. My son sped home, getting here in half the time as usual. I am kind of done in by all of this. My TN is zinging me and my jaw is aching. There is no city water out here and no fire hydrants so the trucks have to bring their own water. Thank God for firemen and water tanks!hugs SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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