2011.02.27 - C.City Being Evacuated...

[redkatrampant]

One of the local said she saw sparks coming off of a train going through and it was just leaving a trail of fire. We used to live close to some tracks and that would happen a lot.

That is true. I totally forgot about that as a cause. I am leaning toward this being a coincidence. There is the possibility of remains being revealed or destroyed. *sigh*

 

[Quiche]

BD's isn't really too far from the Days Inn, iirc.

 

[tehcloser]

There are just too many burning over too wide of an area for me to believe it was deliberate. The fire danger warnings have been going out all weekend, and with the high winds.......this is what happens.

 

[MD MOMMY]

Praying for the locals.

 

[Kimster]

Map of Days Inn: [ame="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Days+Inn+near+Colorado+City,+TX&aq=0&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.28862,86.572266&ie=UTF8&hq=Days+Inn&hnear=Colorado+City,+Mitchell,+Texas&t=h&z=13"]Days Inn near Colorado City, TX - Google Maps[/ame]

 

[Knox]

Those must be some kind of friends to set an entire town or two on fire. Jeebus. I can't imagine any of my friends would be willing to do that for me, not even my husband!

POI's/friends of Shawn's, one in the same. They helped him commit or cover up disappearing Hailey.

Never mind, I'm tired tonight.

 

[tehcloser]

Go here:

http://www.weather.gov/

And click on any part of west Texas and you will see all of the fire warnings.

 

[Quiche]

Does anyone know if I-20 is elevated near the Days Inn?


eta: If it's not it will provide a fire break before heading into town.

 

[cluciano63]

Are there fires also there, or these fires spread into texas? I don't even know where Big Spring is, is it near New Mexico?

Well, Big Spring is considered West Texas, which runs into S. NM; fires down there have been burning for a few days already...

 

[my_tee_mouse]

Are there fires also there, or these fires spread into texas? I don't even know where Big Spring is, is it near New Mexico?

[ame="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=big+spring,+tx&daddr=colorado+city,+tx&hl=en&geocode=FR4a7AEdsI7z-SlDy41ofSL5hjGL0leJs89d_A%3BFU407gEd0u38-Sn17S54Nbr4hjG_QqH6KB6Y-w&mra=ls&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=38.638819,79.013672&ie=UTF8&ll=32.321955,-101.170349&spn=1.29047,2.469177&z=9"]Big Spring, TX to Colorado City, TX - Google Maps[/ame]

There have been fires in this area for several days now.

 

[tehcloser]

Lorena Fire Department
Texas Forest Service responded to 52 fires for 18,990 acres in the last seven days. Local fire departments responded to 82 fires for 3,417 acres in the last seven days. With the total amount of fires of 22407, which shows an increase in activity across most of the State, mainly South, Central , East, North and West.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lorena-Fire-Department/170813762935538

 

[Melanie]

Sunday, 8:25 p.m. Update:
Bigcountryhomepage.com crews on the scene report the Days Inn motel in Colorado City is now on fire.

Is this the hotel where they searched for Hailey?

It's practically across the street from BJD's house. Is that the motive -- burn down BJD's house - no more evidence to be collected?

1. Depart Chestnut St toward E 19th St 0.3 Mi 1 mins, 1 secs

2. Turn right onto E 22nd St 0.2 Mi 42 secs

3. Turn left onto N Austin St, and then immediately turn right onto E 23rd St 0.0 Mi 29 secs

4. Arrive at E 23rd St on the left

OMG OMG OMG!

I don't know what to do with myself. Pray I guess....pray for Hailey, Clint, N, C, and DD -- may the all be safe.

Mel

 

[Kimster]

TexasGiGi, are you and your family okay? raying:

 

[everyoneneedsavoice]

Prayers for all of our locals...please be safe!

 

[Melanie]

And I'm going to add -- guess that's a wrap for the web-chat tomorrow! What a koinky-dink.

MOO

Mel

 

[Quiche]

Which direction is the wind coming from?

 

[tehcloser]

Does anyone know if I-20 is elevated near the Days Inn?


eta: If it's not it will provide a fire break before heading into town.

Big Country said it jumped 20.

Sunday, 7:15 p.m. Update:
Law enforcement believes the fire has jumped Interstate 20 in Colorado City.


http://bigcountryhomepage.com/fulltext/?nxd_id=347076

 

[Melanie]

YES - PRAYERS TO ALL OUR LOCALS. If they can see us, I hope they'll provide an update. But safety first - no matter what.

Dang - I'm shaking all the way from San Diego

Mel

 

[tehcloser]

Sunday, 8:55 p.m. Update:
Authorities did not have to evacuated Mitchell County Hospital due to a wind change.
The Colorado City Civic Center will be opened as a shelter.

http://bigcountryhomepage.com/fulltext/?nxd_id=347076

 

[TexasGiGi]

TexasGiGi, are you and your family okay? raying:

Yes, I don't think are any near us. I've smelled smoke all day but we're safe. Some family got stuck in Midland for a while but they are all home.