I would generally not ask but please say a prayer and/or send good thoughts to the folks in Colorado. Currently, first responders are fighting what is becoming the worst fire in state history, with 360+ homes already burned down, 15,000+ acres with ZERO containment. The current evacuation area is LARGER than the City and County of Denver, just to give you an idea of the magnitude. The fire is officially named the Black Forest Fire. It is located just north-east of Colorado Springs. On a personal note, I have several friends who have confirmed they have lost their houses to this fire.
This is from a News Channel 13 - local new station...
The Black Forest Fire is burning in northern El Paso County. It has grown to about 15,000 acres.
At a news conference Thursday, Sheriff Terry Maketa said the fire was 0% contained and has burned around 360 homes. 1,205 homes were not affected by the fire. 14 homes were partially damaged.
We do not know the exact number of homes lost.
As of 9:00 Thursday morning, the evacuation zone spanned 94,000 acres and covered 13,000 homes affecting 38,000 people.
This is from a News Channel 13 - local new station...
The Black Forest Fire is burning in northern El Paso County. It has grown to about 15,000 acres.
At a news conference Thursday, Sheriff Terry Maketa said the fire was 0% contained and has burned around 360 homes. 1,205 homes were not affected by the fire. 14 homes were partially damaged.
We do not know the exact number of homes lost.
As of 9:00 Thursday morning, the evacuation zone spanned 94,000 acres and covered 13,000 homes affecting 38,000 people.