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To: Wneighbor; All

Haven’t heard from Wneighbor for a while...

Saw this and am hoping this isn’t the reason...


Wildfires Destroy 25 Homes in Central Texas

BASTROP, Texas — A wildfire fueled by grass, brush and trees has destroyed at least 25 homes and three businesses in central Texas.

Officials say two National Guard helicopters joined other aircraft Sunday in dropping water on the blaze near the towns of Bastrop and Smithville.

Gov. Rick Perry has activated state resources, including four Blackhawk helicopters equipped to drop water and fire retardant, firefighters and equipment.

The wildfire has charred just over a square mile since it was started Saturday by a fallen power line.

Texas Forest Service spokesman Lewis Kearney says the fire is about 70 percent contained and that no additional structures are threatened.

Residents who were evacuated during the night were being escorted back into the area Sunday to identify their property.

Bastrop is about 30 miles southeast of Austin.


3,567 posted on 03/03/2009 6:55:36 PM PST by DelaWhere ("Without power over our food, any notion of democracy is empty." - Frances Moore Lappe)
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To: DelaWhere; Wneighbor; WestCoastGal

Fire is so final, I hate it and join in prayers for all who are involved in this one.

I hope all the people are safe.

I listened to a night of fire in Denver last night, 3 buildings and 8 dumpster containers all burning at the same time.

The Officers were working, chasing the arsonist and the Fire Fighters were fighting as hard as they could.

All your news articles were good ones, thank you and thanks for answering questions.


3,576 posted on 03/03/2009 8:44:06 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2181392/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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