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Big fire just started north of here. *Update.

35 Whelen35 Whelen Member Posts: 14,310 ✭✭✭
edited August 2016 in General Discussion
Around 15 or so miles north of here, and it's gotten that size in just a couple hours. A lot of people living very close to it, with evacuations going on now. Gonna be a bad one by the looks of it. If you're the praying type, send one up for them.[:)]

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It's getting worse.[V]

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An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it.
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    retroxler58retroxler58 Member Posts: 32,693 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Wow! That is some heavy smoke!

    Prayers sent up for those who need'em!
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    woodshed87woodshed87 Member Posts: 25,785
    edited November -1
    Sorry Man that Just Scares the Crap outa me
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    84Bravo184Bravo1 Member Posts: 11,109 ✭
    edited November -1
    Damn Dude. That looks intense. Wishing you the best Brother.
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    35 Whelen35 Whelen Member Posts: 14,310 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by 84Bravo1
    Damn Dude. That looks intense. Wishing you the best Brother.


    I'm just glad I'm not anywhere near in the way of it. Watched it a few minutes ago from the back yard, and it isn't slowing down at all. Haven't seen smoke like this since the fires of 2000.
    An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it.
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    cbxjeffcbxjeff Member Posts: 17,430 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    With any wind it can spread fast. Keep a close eye & stay safe, 35.
    It's too late for me, save yourself.
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    discusdaddiscusdad Member Posts: 11,418 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i didnt see this when i went to post pics. sorry pal...ya this one is gonna be bad for a lot of people the way this wind is blowing
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    35 Whelen35 Whelen Member Posts: 14,310 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by discusdad
    i didnt see this when i went to post pics. sorry pal...ya this one is gonna be bad for a lot of people the way this wind is blowing



    No problem. It looks like you're more on the ball with updates than I am anyway.[:)]
    An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it.
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    montanajoemontanajoe Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 58,001 ******
    edited November -1
    Stay safe,,,
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    FrancFFrancF Member Posts: 35,278 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Same here Stay safe. Our local fire is now about 35-38,000 acres with 15% containment.
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    discusdaddiscusdad Member Posts: 11,418 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    http://www.kpax.com/story/32582969/fast-growing-wildfire-prompts-evacuations-near-hamilton
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    bpostbpost Member Posts: 32,664 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Where do you live????
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    roswellnativeroswellnative Member Posts: 10,124 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Prayers from here
    Ros
    Although always described as a cowboy, Roswellnative generally acts as a righter of wrongs or bodyguard of some sort, where he excels thanks to his resourcefulness and incredible gun prowesses.
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    35 Whelen35 Whelen Member Posts: 14,310 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by bpost
    Where do you live????


    In Darby, around 15 miles south of the fire.
    An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it.
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    LesWVaLesWVa Member Posts: 10,490 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Whelen.. Do you know any Clawson's from your area?
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    35 Whelen35 Whelen Member Posts: 14,310 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by LesWVa
    Whelen.. Do you know any Clawson's from your area?



    I'm not sure. I'd have to think on it, but it does sound familiar.
    An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it.
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    austin20austin20 Member Posts: 34,934 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Prayers for all of you out there.
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    Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,275 ******
    edited November -1
    So, have you joined the fire crew up there yet? Fun times for the firefighters. Prayers for all.
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
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    discusdaddiscusdad Member Posts: 11,418 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    the latest update. size has increased to 3500 acres and growing. the Forest Service is bringing in its top fire fighting crew and management teams.
    http://go.socialnewsdesk.com/r?p=15906788&pg=9587e86a-9ed4-4ef4-ad26-583479d2c358&sn=4289
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    bpostbpost Member Posts: 32,664 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by 35 Whelen
    quote:Originally posted by bpost
    Where do you live????


    In Darby, around 15 miles south of the fire.


    Darby? What state is Darby in?
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    Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,275 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by bpost
    quote:Originally posted by 35 Whelen
    quote:Originally posted by bpost
    Where do you live????


    In Darby, around 15 miles south of the fire.


    Darby? What state is Darby in?
    Practically on fire!
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
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    wpageabcwpageabc Member Posts: 8,760 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Get the hose on the garden hard...

    Prayers for the rain maker.
    "What is truth?'
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    35 Whelen35 Whelen Member Posts: 14,310 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by bpost
    quote:Originally posted by 35 Whelen
    quote:Originally posted by bpost
    Where do you live????


    In Darby, around 15 miles south of the fire.


    Darby? What state is Darby in?



    Guess I could have said Montana, huh?[:I]
    An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it.
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    discusdaddiscusdad Member Posts: 11,418 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    ya, but if you said DOIBY he would have asked if that was in New Joisey
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    sandwarriorsandwarrior Member Posts: 5,453 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by 35 Whelen
    quote:Originally posted by bpost
    quote:Originally posted by 35 Whelen
    quote:Originally posted by bpost
    Where do you live????


    In Darby, around 15 miles south of the fire.


    Darby? What state is Darby in?



    Guess I could have said Montana, huh?[:I]

    Funny, I thought the flag said it all! I wish the best for you and all the locals affected.

    FWIW, I wish people understood this issue when it would be safer to light it all off and have it burn at a "low intensity".[8D][;)]
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    LesWVaLesWVa Member Posts: 10,490 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Bearing down hard on Hamilton, MT.

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    35 Whelen35 Whelen Member Posts: 14,310 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    To give you another perspective as to the size of the fire and smoke trail, the mountain directly to the left of it is 5100'.



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    An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it.
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    woodhogwoodhog Member Posts: 13,115 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Nothing is scarier, hope you and all yours are safe!!!
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    1BigGuy1BigGuy Member Posts: 4,033 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I hope the firefighters can get a handle on that. Today is supposed to be calmer winds.

    You ever get close enough to hear the roar? Makes your hairs stand right up.

    Just how far from Hamilton is this fire? I ask because I know the lady that owns the Spice Of Life Cafe downtown.
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    Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,275 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by 35 Whelen
    To give you another perspective as to the size of the fire and smoke trail, the mountain directly to the left of it is 5100'.



    Roaring-Lion-Road.jpg
    Makes me wish I was still fighting fire. Man, I miss those days.
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
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    discusdaddiscusdad Member Posts: 11,418 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    what with the gusting 30-50 mph winds last night this grew from 4000 to over 7000 acres currently. . i asked the TV news station reporter[on facebook] how close this fire is to the Hamilton city limits and it is about 4 miles according to them. the danger is not how close this fire is to town, but how many 100s of homes have been built in this semi-improved forested area. less than 40% have taken proactive measures to establish fire deterent homesteads. ie judicious tree thinning and underbrush clearing, planting ground covers that don't burn easily and establishing roads to enable emergency equipment easier access.
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    1BigGuy1BigGuy Member Posts: 4,033 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    That's what my friends from Hamilton said: They were far more worried about those who live away from town and out in the woods. Cooler and calmer weather would be nice, but a bunch of rain would be best.
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    westernMDhunterwesternMDhunter Member Posts: 2,938 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Some of my friends here were sent out to assist with the Roaring lion fire in Montana. Are these pictures from that fire or a different fire? Any updates on this fire near you 35 Whelen?
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    Horse Plains DrifterHorse Plains Drifter Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 39,358 ***** Forums Admin
    edited November -1
    Yep, that's the Roaring Lion Fire. 8200 acres as of yesterday according to the Missoulian
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    discusdaddiscusdad Member Posts: 11,418 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    all the pics and video are from the Roaring Lion fire, no stock photos. size has increased to 8200 acres + 1 more home has burned. some rain fell yesterday in an afternoon thunderstorm. however the accompanying lightning strikes are expected to cause many more spot fires and gusty winds are expected to continue thru tuesday as this storm system moves out. afternoon T-storms are called for today and Monday........livestock recovered from the evacuated homes are being kept at the faigrounds in Hamilton, and fundraisers are providing for the upkeep . anyone wishing to donate is encouraged to use the Gofundme page HAY FOR HORSES, find them on facebook too-same name...this fund is providing shelter, food,and other supplies to all the displaced livestock.
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