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WildFire in Eastern Colorado Now Burning as We Speak tonight 3/8/09
As of 8 o'clock Sunday night the wildfire burning in eastern Pueblo County has grown to several hundred acres. Right now, seven fire fighting agencies are on scene battling strong winds. At one point, three firefighters had to abandon their trucks because the flames overtook their position and they were almost trapped by the fire. Those firefighters were able to escape harm but at least one responder has been hurt in this fight.
State Highway 167 remains closed at the junction of Highway 67 according to emergency dispatchers.
This started as a controlled burn that got out of hand. The fire is burning near Nepesta Road which is between State Highways 96 and U.S. 50 about six miles west of Fowler. In that area are ranches, and active railroad line and the Arkansas River. So far no one has been asked to evacuate and no structures have burned.
This is Here in Colorado. Pray for them 7 Fire Agencies tonight Please.
Cody Baker
Jr. FireFighter
Ordway Department
State Highway 167 remains closed at the junction of Highway 67 according to emergency dispatchers.
This started as a controlled burn that got out of hand. The fire is burning near Nepesta Road which is between State Highways 96 and U.S. 50 about six miles west of Fowler. In that area are ranches, and active railroad line and the Arkansas River. So far no one has been asked to evacuate and no structures have burned.
This is Here in Colorado. Pray for them 7 Fire Agencies tonight Please.
Cody Baker
Jr. FireFighter
Ordway Department
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Permalink Reply by Cody Baker on
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Yes They are Thanks... Stay Safe Bro.
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Permalink Reply by Randy Bawks on
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my thoughts and prayers are with them, may they all come home safe.
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Thank You Brother
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Permalink Reply by John L. VanAuken on
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I am an OTR truck driver just got home from down there damn, Guess fire season is comen early this year. Hope all is well and responder is not hurt bad. Will send a prayer out for all that are fighten, I know the wind was very srong when left and yes a lot of spring burnen down there.
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Permalink Reply by Tony P on
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We all know that this can be a problem with controlled/fuel reduction burns. They can get away. Never nice, thankfully it doesn't happen often.
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Yeah I Am scared
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Yeah thats true. One fireman was injured and three were nearly trapped
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Permalink Reply by John on
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Good Luck Brothers on putting the beast down, and pray noone gets injured.
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Thank you Bro. The Fire is now 16% contained but is still spreading. We will be calling in more Agencies to help fight this fire tomorrow morning. As for right now we have 7 agencies and one was injured three had to abandoned their trucks and run. The injured FireFighter was rushed to the Hospital on the Ambulance. I will continue to keep you all Updated on the WildFire.
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Permalink Reply by Fire Chick on
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they r in my prayers... stay safe
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Thank You. Its thoughtful of you all to keep them men and women in your prayers. I wish I were out there fighting the fire right now but I am not insured so I wouldn't be allowed.
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