A photography blog, specializing in the beautiful Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak region.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Wildfire
There's a nasty wildfire on the west side of our city. It's burned 2,500 acres, and over 7,000 people have been evacuated, including some within Colorado Springs city limits. We can only hope that the weather forecast is wrong - it's supposed to be a windy day with record heat.
This photo was taken near our house, which is on the other side of town from the fire. The office where I work is within the evacuation zone.
glad you are all safe and sound.
ReplyDeletewhat an impressive shot though.
Thank you so much for the update - I'm so glad you're out of harm's way!!! I was concerned!
ReplyDeleteI hear the fire may have started in Waldo Canyon ... and it's made the news here in Oregon.
My thoughts and prayers are still with the people in Colorado ... and the critters I hear are running through parts of town trying to escape the fire.
If I could I would send you some of our rain. We've had a wet wet wet time of it here, with more rain on the way this week. Sigh.
Oh, Al, I do hope they can keep the fire under control!! The forecast doesn't sound good!! I'll be holding good thoughts for you and your family! Take care and please do update us when you can!
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That is very scary Al, saying a prayer.
ReplyDeleteWild fires are scary, they can move so fast. Stay safe and we will be thinking and praying for you and property.
ReplyDeleteSince every thing weather wise seems to be early this year, let's hope the monsoons come sooner, too. The fires are so terrible and man just can not get ahead. Be safe.♥♫
ReplyDeleteSorry for this fire, Al! Have a nice new week.
ReplyDeletethe forecast doesn't sound good with those fires still raging. here's hoping you & your family stay safe. glad you're distanced from the fire and aren't being evacuated. but, if they get any closer you may have to go somewhere safer. please keep us posted of any changes.
ReplyDeleteOh my!! I hope the weather forecast was wrong?? How are you? I hope everything is fine with you and your family and other citizens!
ReplyDeleteQuite scaring.. :/
Crossing my fingers for not reaching your house!
I pray that rain visits your way soon. It's very scary when you can see the fire so close to you.
ReplyDeleteOh, what scary, Al!
ReplyDeleteI do hope they can control the fire. I am very glad you and your house are safe!
I'm just now hearing NPR report on your fire as I catch up -- doesn't sound good. Thoughts are with you.
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