Wildfire

Hi guys, just wanted to ask you to be thinking about/praying for us. We have a large wildfire coming in our direction (within a mile of our home). The animals are freaked out, but we have put them all up in the house so that if we get evacuated, we don't have to go looking for them. If you want to see the story, our local news site is It's got some pictures and progress reports. The way it has moved, I think it will miss us, but it will be a very close call. :(

Thanks everybody, and I'll post updates when I can (from other computers if necessary)

Stay safe! My thoughts and prayers are coming to you from Florida :(

That's scarey! I will keep you all in my prayers.

That's awful, I hope you, your family, and you babies stay safe!!

I hope you all stay safe. :)

You'll be in my prayers and thoughts, stay safe!

Best thoughts and wishes to you and your family. I grew up with the threat of bushfires, so I hope you a well prepared.

Prayers coming your way! I hope all goes well, stay safe!

All paws an fingers crossed for ya

Prayers are with you. We had to evacuate a few years ago for the same reason. Speaking from experience take the time now to figure out what you want to take and put it all in one spot or even in the car. I had about 10 min to get out and there were a lot of things I remembered later, but couldn't go back for. Also make sure your pets are contained/restrained even if their normally very well behaved. I had a neighbor whose dachsund normally is very well trained and runs straight to the car. He panicked with the noise and smoke and took off running instead.

Rainstorms today and the fire is 15% contained this afternoon; only one home destroyed (about 5 other structures) so far. The 'glow' is moving away from our home, but others are still in its path.

Thanks for the continuing prayers.

Good news, everybody! The fire is contained and they are letting it burn itself out the rest of the way. Only one home and 4 or 5 other structures (barns, garages, sheds, etc) got burned.

Thanks for the prayers!