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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
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