Fire! Prayers please!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

We are having a raging fire in our town's downtown area.
Two buildings have collapsed and the fire is still out of control.
To make things worse, there is a horrible wind.
My house is a mile away but the wind is blowing the smoke this way.
Please pray for the firefighters and all who will be effected by this fire!
Thanks!

[aly]

Prayers on the way. I hope everything will be okay Stay safe.

[Cataholic]

Prayers on the way. How scary.

[Rachel]

Of course, Connie. Fire is something that terrifies me.

[Oggyflute]

Thoughts are with you. Stay calm, have an evacuation plan if needed. Have your hoses ready. If there are cinders in the air, block your gutter drains and fill up with water. Always do exactly what a fireman advises.
I have lived with the threat of bushfire just about all my life, sp I know how dangerous a fire can be. That fire with a good wind could be upon you in a matter of a minute. So don't take things for granted. Put important papers in a secure case to take with you, that is if they are not in a fire proof safe. Best of luck and let everyone no you are OK!

[K9soul]

Oh my . Prayers are on the way. Fire is one of my worst fears too, as I witnessed my best friend's home after it was burned to the ground when I was younger. It is very devastating. Praying for everyone involved and that God be with the firemen/women combating it.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Thanks everyone. We just had a update.
The fire is still out of control and is engulfing two blocks. Two, possible 3 buildings have collapsed. fire looks to be going to cross the alley and get into the buildings on the other side.
Looks like lots of our historic buildings are going to be damaged or lost.
Black stuff is now falling in my yard.
We have been told to use no water at all.

What frightens me, is I only have one cat carrier and 4 cats. You can bet I'm looking for big boxes I can poke air hole in and duct tape shut. I won't leave them!!!
Thanks for the prayers.

[ChrisH]

Oh, no. Prayers on the way.

[Jadapit]

How scary!! Do they know how the fire started? You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Be careful and stay safe.

[QueenScoopalot]

How terrifying! I hope everyone is safe, and nobody gets hurt. Sending prayers that they'll get the fire under control fast. Do you have any laundry bags with cinch cords? Great instant cat carriers in a pinch. Pillow cases work also, but they need to be fastened somehow. Or stuff all 4 kitties into the one carrier, and don't carry by the handle! Hope you don't have to vacate though.

[Corinna]

prayers for you and all.

[luvofallhorses]

Prayers and thoughts from Montana. Please Stay safe.

[joycenalex]

prayers going up fast and furious!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Thanks for the prayers. I'm sure they are helping.
We have firefighters from 5 other towns here now helping.
They just brought in black hawk helicopters to make water drops too. They are amazing!
With dusk coming, it looks like the end of the world. I've seen some flames even from the distance I am.
I'm glad I have a bunch of water stockpiled. In tornado alley, it's always a wise idea. I can at least have a drink or fix some tea.
The fire is only a block or two from our fort which is a national monumnet now. That's probably how we rated the helicopters.
Please keep the prayers coming.
Thank you all.

(queenscoopalot that's a good idea about pillow cases! I'll keep it in mind! Thanks)

[zippy-kat]

Prayers are on the way dear friend!


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