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OT Brush Fires in FL Debi Matlack 05-08-2007
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Posted by Debi Matlack on May 8, 2007, 6:24 am
Ok, these are getting a little close to home for my comfort. Probably within
10 miles or so. Fortunately, we are a relatively sparely populated county,
but still, smelling smoke and knowing the source is close in a bit
unnerving. Though, maybe a good sign is that the shelter that was opened at
the middle school is mere blocks from my house. It's sad that the badly
needed rain we got a taste of over the weekend maybe be the cause of the
fires, from lightning strikes. Life in the Lightning Capitol of the World...
http://www.wjxx.com/news/mostpopular/news-article.aspx?storyid=81584&provider=top
http://wokv.com/news/local/050707_wildfires.html
--
Debi (DH is home today and can gather critters and run if need be.)

Chaos, panic and disorder ... my work here is done.



Posted by Boca Jan on May 8, 2007, 7:30 am
Best wishes to you and your community. I will do my rain dance. We are so
dry here too. My grass is brown and we can't water because of the water
restrictions. The good news is everyone's grass is brown and we aren't in
the fire zone - yet.

--
Boca Jan
Florida - Land of the Hurricanes
http://community.webshots.com/user/BocaJan



> Ok, these are getting a little close to home for my comfort. Probably
> within 10 miles or so. Fortunately, we are a relatively sparely populated
> county, but still, smelling smoke and knowing the source is close in a bit
> unnerving. Though, maybe a good sign is that the shelter that was opened
> at the middle school is mere blocks from my house. It's sad that the badly
> needed rain we got a taste of over the weekend maybe be the cause of the
> fires, from lightning strikes. Life in the Lightning Capitol of the
> World...
>
http://www.wjxx.com/news/mostpopular/news-article.aspx?storyid=81584&provider=top
> http://wokv.com/news/local/050707_wildfires.html
> --
> Debi (DH is home today and can gather critters and run if need be.)
>
> Chaos, panic and disorder ... my work here is done.
>
>



Posted by Taria on May 8, 2007, 9:25 am
Being on fire watch is pretty tough stuff. At 10 miles you are probably
ok for now. Just keep watching the news and fire websites and know what
is happening. It might be a good day to get your papers together and in
order. HAving all your photos and dear things ready to go is something
that can keep you busy too. (and you probably won't need to evacuate but
it gets things in order and keeps your mind busy) Find the animal
crates and when all that is done go out and clean up the loose brush in
the yard. Hopefully after you get through all that there has been a
good down pour (without lightening) and you can go on with the week.
Oh, make sure you have gas in the cars.
TAria

Debi Matlack wrote:
> Ok, these are getting a little close to home for my comfort. Probably within
> 10 miles or so. Fortunately, we are a relatively sparely populated county,
> but still, smelling smoke and knowing the source is close in a bit
> unnerving. Though, maybe a good sign is that the shelter that was opened at
> the middle school is mere blocks from my house. It's sad that the badly
> needed rain we got a taste of over the weekend maybe be the cause of the
> fires, from lightning strikes. Life in the Lightning Capitol of the World...
>
http://www.wjxx.com/news/mostpopular/news-article.aspx?storyid=81584&provider=top
> http://wokv.com/news/local/050707_wildfires.html


Posted by Judy on May 8, 2007, 11:17 am
We smell the smoke really strong today. I'm in Brooksville. Keep a good
watch and good luck.

Judy
> Being on fire watch is pretty tough stuff. At 10 miles you are probably
> ok for now. Just keep watching the news and fire websites and know what
> is happening. It might be a good day to get your papers together and in
> order. HAving all your photos and dear things ready to go is something
> that can keep you busy too. (and you probably won't need to evacuate but
> it gets things in order and keeps your mind busy) Find the animal crates
> and when all that is done go out and clean up the loose brush in
> the yard. Hopefully after you get through all that there has been a good
> down pour (without lightening) and you can go on with the week.
> Oh, make sure you have gas in the cars.
> TAria
>
> Debi Matlack wrote:
>> Ok, these are getting a little close to home for my comfort. Probably
>> within 10 miles or so. Fortunately, we are a relatively sparely populated
>> county, but still, smelling smoke and knowing the source is close in a
>> bit unnerving. Though, maybe a good sign is that the shelter that was
>> opened at the middle school is mere blocks from my house. It's sad that
>> the badly needed rain we got a taste of over the weekend maybe be the
>> cause of the fires, from lightning strikes. Life in the Lightning Capitol
>> of the World...
>>
http://www.wjxx.com/news/mostpopular/news-article.aspx?storyid=81584&provider=top
>> http://wokv.com/news/local/050707_wildfires.html
>



Posted by Bobbie Sews Moore on May 8, 2007, 11:13 am
Hi Debbie, I am in Eustis and we no longer smell the smoke from the fires
close to Deland, about 30 minutes away. Sat we had 15 minutes of rain---not
near as much as we need. What town/city are you close to?
Barbara in Central FL



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