Jann in TX Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Central Texas is burning! The city of Bastrop has lost over 300 houses--fire is 15,000 acres and has 0% containment! This is SE of Austin. SW of Austin about 20miles north of us we have 3 major fires going. Smoke is thick in the air! Please pray that these winds will die down-- and for the firefighters who are working so hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelaughs_times_three Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Oh my! My sister lives there! My prayers are with you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maeintx Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Praying for all of TX. We can smell smoke too. I think our smell is from a small grassfire VERY near our subdivision that is contained. But, I worry there just an ash or something and it will restart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Oh, no. :( I'll keep all of you in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginszoo Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Praying for all those affected. The smoke is definitely thick. Many in our church family are affected by the Steiner Ranch fire in the NW corner of the city that currently has about 4000 homes affected, and reports are it has hit the gas lines. And that one still isn't as bad as the one to the Southeast in Bastrop. At least 3 others in the metro area have people evacuated. The winds are high and we haven't had rain in months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessicaLady Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I couldn't believe they've evacuated all 4,000 homes in Steiner Ranch. My good friend is at a hotel w/ her dog. It's all so scary. I'm in Hutto and have nothing but dry farmland all around me. No fires thankfully (yet). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 The wind has been incredible!!!!! Getting the horses from the pasture was a nightmare dd had a huge tree branch crash right next to where she was leading one of them. I cannot believe how dry it is!!!! I remember this type of weather when I lived in Az. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danybug Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 How scary! Especially with how dry it is down there. I will be praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I transcribe some classes for UT students (remote). I'll have to check with my company to see how it's going there on their front .... :grouphug: to those in Austin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Buckin' Longhorn Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I live a few miles south of Austin, but my parents, and my sister and her family live in southwest Austin. They haven't been evacuated yet, but I'm very concerned for them. It seems like it's going from bad to worse. I can't even go outside because it's so smokey. I'm worried! I want them to come out here and spend the night with me, but they are being stubborn! FAMILY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 MY folks are ready to evacuate- they are in East Texas. The small volunteer firefighters in the area are about out of water. Lord, have mercy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginszoo Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I transcribe some classes for UT students (remote). I'll have to check with my company to see how it's going there on their front .... :grouphug: to those in Austin. UT is in the middle of town, so far all ok there, no smoke when I was down there earlier today ... fires are out a way from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 My thoughts are with everyone having fires. Hopefully the wind dies down. I know how awful the wait for a fire is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 eesh! http://img.ly/84Pu Photo of smoke wall..scary scary scary And a youtube video of it: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginszoo Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Good news -- I just saw that the Liberty Hill fire is contained and under control. Not a big one, but it was still taking resources that can now go to the bigger fires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 This is so, so bad. I was worried about this when the winds picked up. :( Praying for the safety of all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Here in Houston the winds have died down. Not sure how it is for the rest of the state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in Austin Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 We got a little panicky when we saw a fire truck on our street. Dh went out to talk to them and they were here for a medical call. They said all fires in Pflugerville are contained, so that is good news. We are a little nervous, still, though . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Are they anywhere near the Dripping Springs area? Praying for everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Ft. Hood is on fire too, but so far just the training fields according to the news, and a whole town was evacuated earlier this evening near us (I missed the name of the town on the news). This is the worst I have ever seen. Pray for the residents and the fire fighters as we wait for rain and the winds to slow down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in TX Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Stay safe, Jann! You're in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Fire in Hamilton Pool area (west of rt 12). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Buckin' Longhorn Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Are they anywhere near the Dripping Springs area? Praying for everyone! Shoot! I did hear something about Dripping Springs on the news. I can't remember if they were evacuating TO Dripping Springs or FROM Dripping Springs. You may want to check KXAN or News 8 Austin's websites. I'm sorry I don't have more information. I was listening for details about my parents' and my sister's neighborhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Shoot! I did hear something about Dripping Springs on the news. I can't remember if they were evacuating TO Dripping Springs or FROM Dripping Springs. You may want to check KXAN or News 8 Austin's websites. I'm sorry I don't have more information. I was listening for details about my parents' and my sister's neighborhood. I have a very good friend in Dripping Springs along with his whole family and also my cousin lives in the Austin area, but I'm not sure the name of his neighborhood. I'd give my friend to call to make sure he's alright, but it's late there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Buckin' Longhorn Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I have a very good friend in Dripping Springs along with his whole family and also my cousin lives in the Austin area, but I'm not sure the name of his neighborhood. I'd give my friend to call to make sure he's alright, but it's late there. I know how you feel. I spoke to my sister and to my parents and they assure me they are not in harms way and that their neighborhoods are not being evacuated, but MY anxiety is through the roof and I don't know if I'll be able to get any rest tonight. I'm very concerned for them. I'll be thinking of your friends and family too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Thoughts and prayers for all of you in the area of the fire and those worrying about family and friends. It is so scary. We went through this with family in California. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMary2 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 There are fires in McMahon/Dale/Bastrop area too - Bastrop State Park has had quite a few acres burn. Our Boy Scout/Cub Scout Lost Pines area is in danger of burning. We can see the smoke in our town and we are miles away :( It is three miles from some very good friends of ours - they have packed all their photos, jewelry and other mementos in their SUV in case theyu need to evacuate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginszoo Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I have a very good friend in Dripping Springs along with his whole family and also my cousin lives in the Austin area, but I'm not sure the name of his neighborhood. I'd give my friend to call to make sure he's alright, but it's late there. Even those of us pretty safe from the fire in the area aren't getting much sleep tonight. I have relatives in Dripping Springs, but having them get to my house to evacuate is difficult because of roads closed by other fires. They have other family in San Antonio and will go that way if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginszoo Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 There are fires in McMahon/Dale/Bastrop area too - Bastrop State Park has had quite a few acres burn. Our Boy Scout/Cub Scout Lost Pines area is in danger of burning. We can see the smoke in our town and we are miles away :( It is three miles from some very good friends of ours - they have packed all their photos, jewelry and other mementos in their SUV in case theyu need to evacuate.I got a note from the council that part of Griffith League did burn. Not sure what part, they said the COPE course wasn't part of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Here's a map that shows the fires around Texas right now. We're not in an area that's being evacuated, but I don't think many people around here are getting much sleep tonight. It's very very scary out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Crown Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 They were saying last night on the local news that the Blockhouse Creek neighborhood up north was a wildfire location, but my mom lives there and says the fire was on the other side of 183. Her husband said the field it started in wasn't even very brushy, they'd been keeping it short for fire prevention. I can't get in touch with some of my friends who live up in Steiner Ranch. Prayers for all affected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbeygirlsouth Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 This is a re-post from a member of our church. "-It is a sad day for Austin....we are experiencing fires all over the city. We need a miracle in the form of rain. Please keep us in your prayers and especially the hundreds of people who have lost their homes. The winds are up again today." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 They were saying last night on the local news that the Blockhouse Creek neighborhood up north was a wildfire location, but my mom lives there and says the fire was on the other side of 183. Her husband said the field it started in wasn't even very brushy, they'd been keeping it short for fire prevention. I can't get in touch with some of my friends who live up in Steiner Ranch. Prayers for all affected. Right. The New Hope/Bois d'Arc area. The FFs this morning said that when the initial unit arrived the fire was approximately 30'x30' w/o any structures on fire. By the time they got out of their truck, finished bunkering up, and started to pull hose the fire had grown and engulfed 2 houses. That fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I just read that a 20 yr old woman and her 18 month old baby died in the fires when they got trapped in their mobile home :( I really hope there is no more deaths. The destruction of all those homes are bad enough we don't need anymore reports of deaths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginszoo Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 They were saying last night on the local news that the Blockhouse Creek neighborhood up north was a wildfire location, but my mom lives there and says the fire was on the other side of 183. Her husband said the field it started in wasn't even very brushy, they'd been keeping it short for fire prevention. I can't get in touch with some of my friends who live up in Steiner Ranch. Prayers for all affected. It was the field and 2 houses that back to the field on the west side of 183 right at the Leander/Cedar Park border. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 :grouphug: and prayers. We're dealing with the opposite issue here--in the middle of massive cleanup from flooding and now more rain today. Sure wish we could send some of it your way. We don't need any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 My brother is in Pflugerville and said that fire came within 1/2 mile of his house. Stay safe in TX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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