2011.02.27 - C.City Being Evacuated...

[carbuff]

Off topic.

The madrid fault line was said to have a 93 percent chance of a major earthquake during the next few years according to report I read. Scarey. I would link the article but it was not something I saved and I think I just found it on google after searching information about the fault line.

Wikipedia article: [ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Madrid_Seismic_Zone"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Madrid_Seismic_Zone[/ame]

I guess there's no way an earthquake could trigger fires, or vice versa.

 

[mysticrose]

Updated with video:

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

 

[bessie]

Off topic.

The madrid fault line was said to have a 93 percent chance of a major earthquake during the next few years according to report I read. Scarey. I would link the article but it was not something I saved and I think I just found it on google after searching information about the fault line.

OT: I've been keeping up with the latest theories about the New Madrid fault line, and I'm aware that some believe it is coming to life again. I just question if that's really the cause of the recent activity.

Anyway, sorry for the OT, again.

 

[Ladybulldog]

OT: I've been keeping up with the latest theories about the New Madrid fault line, and I'm aware that some believe it is coming to life again. I just question if that's really the cause of the recent activity.

Anyway, sorry for the OT, again.

OT

I live in South of Central Arkansas an hr and 30 mins away from Guy Ark. My son texted me as soon as it happened, who is in college at OBU at Arkadephia,and said he felt the earthquake in his dorm and they had to evacuate the building. With the Tornado watch and Severe Storms in the area this came as a surprise to say the least. My nerves can't take this much excitement for one night! lol Good thing is everyone is A-Okay!

Here is a list of earthquakes this year and they all center around Guy Ark. (some say the drilling going on, which was reported on CNN last year, is the cause of it)

http://folkworm.ceri.memphis.edu/recenteqs/Quakes/quakes.big.html

 

[MsFacetious]

Tom Carlock, Colorado City public information officer, said he was raised in the town and that he couldn't recall anything like this ever happening.

"Never. And I've lived here all my life," Carlock said.

http://www.reporternews.com/news/2011/feb/27/fires-reported-parts-big-country/

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[Lera213]

Military fire fighters big training base is in San Angelo not far from CC

 

[my_tee_mouse]

According to the guy on twitter, a 4.7earthquake struck Conway, Arkansas tonight at 11:00 p.m. Central. What is up with these earthquakes lately in Oklahoma and Arkansas??

Yeah, in the middle of our storm, they announced yet another earthquake in Conway. They've been getting them on a regular basis lately. I have family around that area. I'm hoping lots of little quakes means no single big quake!

Made it through the storm okay...lost power, had high winds and tons of lightning, and Wooly Bully was convinced he was going to meet his maker, but no tornado, thank goodness! Glad to see some TX locals were able to check in. Thanks for all the prayers and good wishes. I'll continue to keep all in harm's way in my prayers.

 

[mysticrose]

About 110,000 acres burn in West Texas wildfires

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Kearney says 68 homes have been destroyed, with 10 in Colorado City and the rest in the Amarillo area. He says firefighters had a "busy night," and that there is still a high risk of fire in the Midland, Abilene, Panhandle and Lubbock areas.

http://www.newswest9.com/Global/story.asp?S=14153247

 

[Truthwillsetufree]

The dawn of a new day.....my thoughts and prayers with firefighters, their families and folks that have lost everything....

 

[ajk]

what a night. couldnt sleep, but when i took my oldest to school the smell of smoke was there. its still smoldering. worried of those now with breathing problems as my oldest does. had to send a note with cause she wouldnt stay home today, working twords perfect attendence. but wow i didnt know they were evacuating 17 th street. i did drive down that street to see people running and packing and watering the yards and houses. i live 2 blocks south of 17 th street on the east side of town so that is a wakeup call for me. thank god for the heros we have in firefighter uniforms, thay saved my home and many more. thanks .

 

[everyoneneedsavoice]

what a night. couldnt sleep, but when i took my oldest to school the smell of smoke was there. its still smoldering. worried of those now with breathing problems as my oldest does. had to send a note with cause she wouldnt stay home today, working twords perfect attendence. but wow i didnt know they were evacuating 17 th street. i did drive down that street to see people running and packing and watering the yards and houses. i live 2 blocks south of 17 th street on the east side of town so that is a wakeup call for me. thank god for the heros we have in firefighter uniforms, thay saved my home and many more. thanks .

I'm happy to hear you're safe...hoping all our locals will check in w/ us today...I worried about all of you last night. Still praying for you all, your community(ies) and the firefighters.

 

[Frigga]

Yes... praying for all of 'our' locals, and all residents in general. Sending love and good thoughts, stay safe~ Frigga

 

[gibby207]

I have to admit that upon first seeing this thread this morning my first thought was deliberate. But, after reading all the input from Texas, I realize this may be just a coincidence. However, I'm hoping it was divine intervention and that maybe Hailey was trying to speak.

My thoughts are with your communities at this time. (((hugs)))

 

[mysticrose]

UPDATE: Investigators Pinpoint Cause of Mitchell County Fire

Monday, 12 p.m. Update:
Sunday's wildfire in Colorado city burned 13 homes and 22,000 acres of land; much more than the 7,000 acres originally estimated. That equals out to about 34 square miles.

The likely cause of the fire was power lines at a pumpjack that crashed together in the high winds causing a spark, Colorado City city manager Pete Kampfer said. Winds up to 50 and 60 miles per hour exacerbated the fire, causing it to spread rapidly.

The fire started at the southwest corner of the municipal airport just west of Highway 208.

Several fire agencies will be in Colorado City today to help assess the damage and offer assistance, while two strike teams monitor smoldering areas.

Approximately 150 volunteer firefighters from at least 10 different towns assisted in fighting the wildfire. Three firetrucks sustained minor damage, Kampfer said.

One person was injured during the evacuations, and was treated. The nursing home residents who evacuated to the civic center have returned to their nursing home.

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

 

[hollyblue]

UPDATE: Investigators Pinpoint Cause of Mitchell County Fire

Monday, 12 p.m. Update:
Sunday's wildfire in Colorado city burned 13 homes and 22,000 acres of land; much more than the 7,000 acres originally estimated. That equals out to about 34 square miles.

The likely cause of the fire was power lines at a pumpjack that crashed together in the high winds causing a spark, Colorado City city manager Pete Kampfer said. Winds up to 50 and 60 miles per hour exacerbated the fire, causing it to spread rapidly.

The fire started at the southwest corner of the municipal airport just west of Highway 208.

Several fire agencies will be in Colorado City today to help assess the damage and offer assistance, while two strike teams monitor smoldering areas.

Approximately 150 volunteer firefighters from at least 10 different towns assisted in fighting the wildfire. Three firetrucks sustained minor damage, Kampfer said.

One person was injured during the evacuations, and was treated. The nursing home residents who evacuated to the civic center have returned to their nursing home.

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

RBBM:

The aftermath of the fire. I am impressed with the volunteer turn out in the community. Makes you start wondering and asking the question "why?" in Hailey's case. ???

What I can't understand, if the fire was started by electrical wires in ONE location, how did it end up being in three? Was it from sparks from the first fire or were there in fact three separate locations?

Has anyone mapped this out?

The fire spread from the southwest corner of the city's municipal airport, west of North Highway 208, then began traveling southeast, city manger Kampfer said.
Firefighters fought the blaze in three different areas within an 18-mile stretch, with about 130 volunteer firefighters on site and 30 firetrucks.

http://www.reporternews.com/news/2011/feb/28/wildfire-damage-assessed/

 

[darlin gal]

RBBM:

The aftermath of the fire. I am impressed with the volunteer turn out in the community. Makes you start wondering and asking the question "why?" in Hailey's case. ???

What I can't understand, if the fire was started by electrical wires in ONE location, how did it end up being in three? Was it from sparks from the first fire or were there in fact three separate locations?

Has anyone mapped this out?

The fire spread from the southwest corner of the city's municipal airport, west of North Highway 208, then began traveling southeast, city manger Kampfer said.
Firefighters fought the blaze in three different areas within an 18-mile stretch, with about 130 volunteer firefighters on site and 30 firetrucks.

http://www.reporternews.com/news/2011/feb/28/wildfire-damage-assessed/

I am sure it was hot ash/timbers that floated and traveled and started a new fire. Give them a little wind and it's easy for some timbers to travel with the wind and start a fire in a new location.

 

[mck16]

I am sure it was hot ash/timbers that floated and traveled and started a new fire. Give them a little wind and it's easy for some timbers to travel with the wind and start a fire in a new location.

The wind has been very high. Has calmed down today. My car is covered in dust that came from that very area. West TX is scrub oak and tumble weeds. You could probably start a huge grass fire with a match out there. jmo

 

[ThoughtFox]

Texas has been having a drought so with 100 mph winds, of course the fires would spread. There's nothing but dry grass in all directions.

The drought was on-going before Hailey ever disappeared:

Article from December 15, 2010 dateline Lubbock, TX

Dry conditions are expected to worsen in the next six weeks and persist through at least February, weather officials said. The culprit is La Nina, a weather pattern that typically means less than normal rainfall and above normal temperatures.

"The screaming message will be the drier part, more so than the warmer," said Victor Murphy, a National Weather Service meteorologist. "Things are pretty much bad and going to get worse."

 

[Oriah]

Texas has been having a drought so with 100 mph winds, of course the fires would spread. There's nothing but dry grass in all directions.

The drought was on-going before Hailey ever disappeared:

Article from December 15, 2010 dateline Lubbock, TX

Looks like the current weather is still possibly problematic:
http://forecast.weather.gov/showsig...do+City+TX&product1=Hazardous+Weather+Outlook

Stay safe, TX friends.

 

[TexasTNT]

The devastation across West Texas is just....I can't find the words. We are so dry with no forecast of rain in the near future, only fire warnings.

Our last good rainfall came last June in the form of a typhoon, with such flooding I didn't know if I could even get home. You see, we sold our jet skis.

We need a good sllllloooowwww, soaking rain for several days otherwise our March winds will surely cause more fires.