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Post by workingclassdog on Dec 30, 2021 22:26:20 GMT
Actually in Superior … my friends are stuck in traffic getting out of town. Buildings on fire and it was reported that some people are stuck in their cars and burning. (That is off a police scanner)
This is a very densely crowded area. So many houses/people and even farm areas..
Please pray for my friends. I think they managed to get close to getting out of there. Nothing but their dog and some clothes is all they got.
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Post by oh yvonne on Dec 30, 2021 22:29:28 GMT
I just saw that on TickTok, people are evacuating Costco...omg so its true? I was wondering if it was old footage or something, I didn't think wildfires were possible this time of year. I pray everyone is going to be okay, my gosh. Keep us posted
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Post by workingclassdog on Dec 30, 2021 22:32:16 GMT
Nope Costco is being evacuated plus anything there… a huge mall that is there being evacuated.
We were supposed to go right to that area tomorrow night for New Years to their house. The wind is so bad too. One area it was 101 miles per hour. (Not where the fire is). I think it’s around 65 by the fire
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Post by workingclassdog on Dec 30, 2021 22:33:04 GMT
It’s so dry here so that is why the fire. We haven’t even seen any snow yet which is highly unusual.
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Post by Megan on Dec 30, 2021 22:47:33 GMT
I just saw that on TickTok, people are evacuating Costco...omg so its true? I was wondering if it was old footage or something, I didn't think wildfires were possible this time of year. I pray everyone is going to be okay, my gosh. Keep us posted vm.tiktok.com/TTPd64EY5g/vm.tiktok.com/TTPd6VSSE9/Here's a couple I've seen. So scary. I seriously can't imagine.
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Post by Megan on Dec 30, 2021 22:49:05 GMT
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Post by hopemax on Dec 30, 2021 22:49:51 GMT
I've been listening to the scanner. It's horrible. The Costco and Target are reported on fire. One of our favorite restaurants is here, so we expect to find out it is lost as well. Avista hospital is reported on fire. The Tesla dealership and the new Marriot hotel are total losses. 300+ homes estimated burning.
For those not here... this is a suburban area between Denver and Boulder. Main thoroughfares, main shopping areas.
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Post by ModChick on Dec 30, 2021 22:52:29 GMT
Oh my gosh that is scary. I too didn’t think there would be fires this time of the year. One good thing about winter is not constantly being worried about our wildfires here. Prayers said for you friends and everyone trying to get out safely.
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Post by ~summer~ on Dec 30, 2021 22:55:09 GMT
My sister just texted me that all flights out of Denver are cancelled! We flew back last night instead of today thankfully. We were eating tacos at Bartaco in Boulder yesterday - safe wishes to everyone in the area. It’s so dry.
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Post by mnmloveli on Dec 30, 2021 22:58:59 GMT
My niece and her husband evacuated this afternoon. They just moved to Colorado in August from NY. It’s so hard to be so far away and no way to help. For now they’re staying with friends in Denver.
Praying for all in harms way.
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Post by freecharlie on Dec 30, 2021 23:16:30 GMT
These fires are crazy. You can see the smoke and stuff from here and it is 70 miles away
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Post by Elsabelle on Dec 30, 2021 23:17:58 GMT
I really feel for them. I've been through fire evacuations and it's so traumatic. Even if they get to go back home they'll never forget the panic they're feeling right now. It's horrible to drive away and not know if you'll get to go back home. I'm so sorry for them.
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Post by edie3 on Dec 30, 2021 23:30:30 GMT
Prayers for all involved. So scary.
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Post by maryannscraps on Dec 30, 2021 23:34:11 GMT
How awful. My sister used to live in Louisville and has so many friends in the area. My cousin is hosting three other families at her house who were evacuated.
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Post by katlady on Dec 30, 2021 23:36:31 GMT
Stay safe everyone! How horrible!
I saw one photo that had 2 huge snakes up in a tree trying to find shelter! And the people trying to get away from Costco, Wow! How scary! This fire must have flared up really quickly if people were doing normal everyday things up until the evacuations.
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Post by workingclassdog on Dec 30, 2021 23:38:44 GMT
The fire is right by my friends house now… they can see it through their Ring doorbell
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Post by gar on Dec 30, 2021 23:48:54 GMT
How awful for everyone affected 😔
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Post by tentoes on Dec 30, 2021 23:50:50 GMT
I hope the people get out!! Sounds terrible.
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Post by Jen in NCal on Dec 30, 2021 23:58:18 GMT
The fire is right by my friends house now… they can see it through their Ring doorbell Friends of my parents live in Malibu. Malibu used to burn periodically to the coast. One year they were out of town and kept track of their house by calling their answering machine. They figured as long as the machine picked up they had a house. I guess Ring doorbells are the new answering machines. I can't even believe what's happening.
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Dec 31, 2021 0:10:33 GMT
How absolutely terrifying. And sudden.
I hope any Peas local to the disaster are - and stay - safe and sound.
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Post by hopemax on Dec 31, 2021 0:23:51 GMT
Updates from the press conference... 500+ homes just in Superior. Target shopping complex confirmed lost. Avista was evacuated because the air inside the hospital became too smoky for patients, but sounds like the earlier scanner reports of fire were erroneous. However, the homes around the edge of the property have burned.
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Post by workingclassdog on Dec 31, 2021 0:27:21 GMT
It’s just sickening … I haven’t heard from my friend so not sure the status. Scary thing is we were going to their house tomorrow for New Years. It’s crazy how something can happen so fast.
Darcy hope they are okay!
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Dec 31, 2021 0:38:43 GMT
This is really terrible. Please keep us updated and stay safe.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2021 0:46:40 GMT
So horrible. My thoughts w/our Denver peas and their friends and families.
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Post by cmhs on Dec 31, 2021 1:45:56 GMT
Yikes! DD is currently on a flight to Denver! This is scary.
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Post by sassyangel on Dec 31, 2021 2:08:42 GMT
I have seen first hand how fast wind driven wild fires can decimate houses in the bush, it’s terrifying. I cannot fathom that same kind of destruction in a built up suburban area, how horrific. 😕😞
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Post by flanz on Dec 31, 2021 2:11:55 GMT
Yikes! DD is currently on a flight to Denver! This is scary. I'm pretty sure her flight will be diverted, but I can also imagine how happy you will be to hear her voice! To all with loved ones in harm's way, may they all be safe. Thinking of our Denver/Boulder peas and saying prayers.
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Post by katlady on Dec 31, 2021 2:14:59 GMT
A storm is heading that way. I hope it gets there quickly and helps put out the fires!
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Post by freecharlie on Dec 31, 2021 2:28:35 GMT
A storm is heading that way. I hope it gets there quickly and helps put out the fires! The snow is supposed to start in the morning. We really need the wind to quit. (It has died down where I am, but I am north and east of where the fires are). Unfortunately, we have gotten very little moisture from the foothills east. Everything is dry, dry, dry.
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Post by cmhs on Dec 31, 2021 3:24:05 GMT
Yikes! DD is currently on a flight to Denver! This is scary. I'm pretty sure her flight will be diverted, but I can also imagine how happy you will be to hear her voice! To all with loved ones in harm's way, may they all be safe. Thinking of our Denver/Boulder peas and saying prayers. She texted me that they have landed in Denver. She's staying near DIA tonight but then has to drive through the storm tomorrow to get home. She has to drive over Berthoud Pass to get home so that makes me nervous, too. Prayers for all affected!
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