Posted on 09/05/2011 7:37:44 PM PDT by nuconvert
BASTROP, Texas (AP) — A roaring wildfire raced through rain-starved farm and ranchland in Central Texas on Monday, destroying nearly 500 homes during a rapid advance that was fanned in part by howling winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee.
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Prayers for you all. 500 homes burned is more devastating than Irene.
It’s a very bad day in Texas..Prayers are appreciated
I have a lump in my throat and what feels like a pile of bricks on my chest.
God be with you.
Oh, Meg....I see by the map that your area is almost surrounded, too! PLEASE stay safe - smoke is VERY dangerous!
My above link (post 39) will not open - probably overload.
Here it is again:
http://www.chron.com/news/article/Wildfire-destroys-1-000-homes-in-Texas-2155810.php
I wish there was something I could do, but all I have is prayer and I’m send that for everyone in harm’s way!
Don’t worry about me..none near here...I’m on overload on pictures... been watching for hours..just heartsick for those who have lost everything..and am concerned about our exhausted firefighters.
There are fires all over..and no rain in sight...
Amen
Lord, hear our prayer.
It got to me when I saw the soldier (and his family) just returned from a year in the ‘Stan and lost everything.
God help those people.
I pray that your Kings Ranch stays safe from all these horrible fires!
Amen..Thank you, Dita.
Thank you, Yorkie! I'm Pretty Far from them, so All is Well, at Least for Now.
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