Since it's that time of year, we should have our own thread about these nasty things.
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I'm north of Denver by 20-25 miles, roughly 50 miles from the fire, but the smoke affected where I live.
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And here is another one. This one is probably 3-4 mi. away.
I think this one is related to the thunderstorm last evening that just blew up.
Our house would be the next ridge closer to the fire then the one in the foreground.steveincolorado likes this. -
Holy ****!
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Did you see on 9news the other night that the approval for airsupport took longer than normal?
Also, 9news was saying that gov hick rejected a chance to spend 17 mil on our own planes, even after it cost 47 mil to fight the 2012 wildfires. -
A reporter asked him (lickmypooper) a question and he said "no, the question is" and wouldn't answer her question.
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I haven't checked the news today, but is that a new fire?
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Rifle fire?
There's a golf course around there that I really want to play..lol
Watched a flyover of the Black Forest burn area, it's huge. Now over 400 homes totally destroyed. -
I'm going to try to make a weekend trip up there later in the summer.
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Colorado Dolfan ...dirty drownin' man?
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
Park devastated, but Bridge sustained minimal damage... :(steveincolorado likes this. -
Black Forest fire-473 homes destroyed. A lot of them were very nice high end homes too.
Royal Gorge-Denver post (I think), said 48 of the 52 buildings destroyed. Bridge has 32 charred planks on the bridge itself.
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So the Black Forest fire has been officially ruled as a man caused fire. They are looking for clues for the actual cause whether it be accidental or arson.
Western slope is under a Red flag warning and DRY lightning is expected from noon to 8PM.steveincolorado likes this. -
1,000 acres now? What are they calling your fire? I thought it was "Rifle fire"?
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Holy Crap. I hope this doesn't effect you guys.
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Total: about 700 acres.
Ward Gulch Fire
60% contained
Yesterdays thunderstorm caused another fire just West of the Ward gulch but firefighters were on it quickly. Some rain yesterday helped as well.steveincolorado, Colorado Dolfan and Justright like this. -
Black Forest now has destroyed over 500 homes.
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The only thing affecting me was the smoke last week. I've been here for 10 years and during my time, I could drive down the highway and see flames from other fires. At night, the glow was very impressive.
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my brother and his family are right on the border. they already packed some stuff but haven't evacuated yet
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Damn, we have 6-8 different fires going on right now? Another one down by the Springs stared today.
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Colorado Dolfan ...dirty drownin' man?
Smoke everywhere. My poor daughter has asthma, too. Hope they get these other fires contained quickly. :(