Evacuated from Fire
By Loretta
@noni1959 (13009)
United States
September 9, 2020 6:17pm CST
We went on alert very early Monday morning and then got the alert to go. It was a madhouse moving nine cats, three dogs, six horses and one donkey out.
I had packed a bag and got my little safe ready to load when we hit level 1. It was crazy how fast the fire moved - three acres a second, that brought us to level 3. So far they are holding it off about three or so miles from our house but it's burned two towns and many businesses in a third. The lake, about 28 miles away, where we loved to camp and visit, burned down. (Detroit.) It's called the Creek Fire.
We have another not too far called Lionshead and there are coastal, southern and others going as well.
We've had strong gusty winds that caused the spread to be worse. This happens about once a century and very rare. These winds are only normal for Dec/Jan.
Our homes are OK but the air is still very thick with smoke like night time. We've lost a lot of food and the smoke is thick inside so cleaning is major. Not going to be easy until the power is back on.
I can't believe all the fires happening around us. It's horrible. First my home-away-from-home in CA and now here.
I hope everyone is keeping safe.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
10 Sep 20
'tis sure been terrible times fer many, many families all 'cross the western states. sure hope y'all'd a place fer all those critters 'n 've found a safe place fer yerselves's well. big hugs!!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
15 Sep 20
@noni1959 that's great news, hon. 'lways worry 'bout the critters. they're disoriented 'nough by jest the smell 'f fire.
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@noni1959 (13009)
• United States
16 Sep 20
@crazyhorseladycx It is. We were downgraded to level 2 yesterday. I can't go home to my mini yet since during the evacuation, my well was used and the generator blew a pipe (had no power.) I don't remember the particulars but I have no water to shower, toilet, clean, wash bedding, walls etc of the smoke. I'm hoping by this weekend I can go home. My daughter's and family's are back now. Just still packed and ready to go if the fire changes back again.
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
10 Sep 20
What was the cause of the fire and that to one that is so intense
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@noni1959 (13009)
• United States
16 Sep 20
@amitkokiladitya Yesterday, they finally have 15% containment but it will be until the heavy rains come to help put the large fires out or get better containment. We are OK and downgraded to level 2 which is still be prepared to go but so much better than the 3 we were on.
@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
15 Sep 20
@noni1959 oh.. that sounds scary. Are the things under control now.
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@Michellekidwell (29953)
• Sonora, California
10 Sep 20
@noni1959 Glad to hear that...
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
11 Sep 20
I hope everyone is safe including your animals. This is a horrible time for all. Prayers for you.
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@noni1959 (13009)
• United States
15 Sep 20
We are safe and our homes OK but we are still level 3 - Go Now. I've been with my son for a week now and been going back and forth to check on things. It is promising but the National Guard is there blocking the roads in. We are fortunate. Many are not.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
10 Sep 20
The fires in CA, Oregon, and Washington have made the news here on the East Coast. It must have been so hard to get everyone out so quickly. I'm so sorry you have to go through this and hope your home, family, and animals all stay safe.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89450)
• Rupert, Idaho
10 Sep 20
Sorry to hear about that, sounds terrifying.
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@Overflowing (3709)
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10 Sep 20
stay safe ma friend.God bless you and your loved ones
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