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Silverlode
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Oct 10 2017, 11:31pm
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Santa Rosa fire
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I don't know how much this news has gotten coverage outside of California, but there's a devastating fire burning in the Napa wine country right now. It's actually several fires, all burning out of control in heavily populated areas. They have evacuated at least 20,000 people and more are in danger. The devastation is awful and the death toll is going to be high - likely much higher than the media is reporting as yet, because it's moving so fast a lot of people didn't have enough warning to evacuate. My brother is one of the firefighters sent from other cities to help. He says there are no "back-up crews", all responders who arrive are immediately needed on the front lines. His crew arrived yesterday morning, and went to work immediately, fighting the fire for the rest of the day and all through the night. They finally got a brief break this afternoon before heading off to their next area of attack. He'll be deployed there for at least 10 days. They are fighting to save structures in extremely dangerous conditions, while burning trees and buildings fall around them on all sides.
Prayers, please, for all those whose homes and families are being destroyed or threatened, and for all the emergency personnel who are walking straight into danger to help them.
Silverlode
Roads go ever ever on
Under cloud and under star
Yet feet that wandering have gone
Turn at last to home afar.
Eyes that fire and sword have seen
And horror in the halls of stone
Look at last on meadows green
And trees and hills they long have known.
(This post was edited by Silverlode on Oct 10 2017, 11:33pm)
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Ethel Duath
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Oct 11 2017, 2:44am
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Oh yes, oh yes. I didn't realize
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how fast moving these fires are. Prayers for all, and for protection for your brother and his fellow firefighters.
This is courage beyond anything I can imagine.
Thanks so much for letting us know, and do keep us updated as you can.
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Ataahua
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Oct 11 2017, 3:06am
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My best wishes to your brother
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and everyone caught up in the fires.
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dernwyn
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Oct 11 2017, 3:57pm
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It's horrifying how fast that's been moving.
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And some of the gusts are close to hurricane-strength; it's amazing more lives have not been lost. 
Prayers for those affected, all the homes/ businesses lost, and especially those fighting these flames, they're in the front line of danger! Let us know how he's doing!
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Ciars
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Oct 11 2017, 6:24pm
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This is being covered on news channels here too. It looks like a war zone, the fire fighters are really putting everything on the line in their efforts to protect lives and homes, their bravery and willingness to go into such a dangerous zone is awe inspiring, I hope and pray that they all keep safe. I’d just read a story about a couple lost in the fires who had just celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary, it was so sad to read, my sympathy and prayers go out to all lost and all affected by the fires.
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Darkstone
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Oct 11 2017, 7:37pm
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God help them all.
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The audacious proposal stirred his heart. And the stirring became a song, and it mingled with the songs of Gil-galad and Celebrian, and with those of Feanor and Fingon. The song-weaving created a larger song, and then another, until suddenly it was as if a long forgotten memory woke and for one breathtaking moment the Music of the Ainur revealed itself in all glory. He opened his lips to sing and share this song. Then he realized that the others would not understand. Not even Mithrandir given his current state of mind. So he smiled and simply said "A diversion.”
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NottaSackville
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Oct 11 2017, 7:47pm
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I understand there is almost no containment, at least of last evening. It sounds horrible.
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Ettelewen
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Oct 11 2017, 11:16pm
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The Tubbs fire started just outside Calistoga CA, which is in the northern Napa Valley just a ridgeline away from us, and burned southwest into Santa Rosa. It's still burning out of control so far as we can tell. It's also been progressing somewhat northeast towards us, and we've been watching the smoke plumes all day. We have valuables packed up in our trucks and are ready to go if and when. The devastation is horrible from what we can see from news reports. The Mr. has dragged extensively around the house with his backhoe and we've wet everything down as best we can. Our son and his fiance are here to help too which is wonderful. Such an awful feeling seeing what's happening. Our hearts go out to everyone who has lost their homes. Currently the winds are tending to blow our side of the fire back on itself which should help. We're just hoping for the best here.
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Silverlode
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Oct 11 2017, 11:53pm
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My brother was working the Tubbs fire last I heard. I'm glad to hear you're on the side where the wind is currently in your favor! I hope it stays that way. Stay safe!
Silverlode
Roads go ever ever on
Under cloud and under star
Yet feet that wandering have gone
Turn at last to home afar.
Eyes that fire and sword have seen
And horror in the halls of stone
Look at last on meadows green
And trees and hills they long have known.
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Ataahua
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Oct 12 2017, 1:25am
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Please let us know how things progress in your area?
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I'm glad to hear you're ready to go but I hope the fire stays well away from you.
Celebrimbor: "Pretty rings..."
Dwarves: "Pretty rings..."
Men: "Pretty rings..."
Sauron: "Mine's better."
"Ah, how ironic, the addictive qualities of Sauron’s master weapon led to its own destruction. Which just goes to show, kids - if you want two small and noble souls to succeed on a mission of dire importance... send an evil-minded beggar with them too." - Gandalf's Diaries, final par, by Ufthak.
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CuriousG
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Oct 12 2017, 1:33am
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Prayers for your brother's (& everyone's) safety! //
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Ettelewen
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Oct 12 2017, 1:37am
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Winds are calm this evening so we're keeping our fingers crossed. Many many thanks to your brother for his hard work! Please let him know we so appreciate it.
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Ettelewen
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Oct 12 2017, 1:41am
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Winds are calm this evening which will help firefighters in their efforts to get a grip on this monster. We are all ready to go if we need to, with the exception of loading my horse. Got the trailer all hooked up and ready. We're hoping and praying this will end soon, and sending our best to all who have lost so much. Thanks so much for your thoughts, Ataahua.
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Altaira
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Oct 12 2017, 4:02am
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Sending positive thoughts your way
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It sounds like you and your family are keeping level heads and are as prepared as you can possibly be. Good for you.  Sending positive thoughts and prayers that the winds die down to give the firefighters a chance and to keep the fires from spreading.
*HUGS*
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Altaira
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Oct 12 2017, 4:07am
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I just saw an update - 22 fires
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That's just mind-boggling. No wonder the firefighters are stretched so thin. I hope your brother has the chance to get some rest. Bless him and all the other firefighters working so hard to save homes and lives. Please convey how much we appreciate what he and the other firefighters are doing, and that many people are cheering them on from all over the globe.
Koru: Maori symbol representing a fern frond as it opens. The koru reaches towards the light, striving for perfection, encouraging new, positive beginnings.
"Life can't be all work and no TORn" -- jflower
"I take a moment to fervently hope that the camaradarie and just plain old fun I found at TORn will never end" -- LOTR_nutcase
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CuriousG
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Oct 12 2017, 11:32am
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Best of luck to you, Ettelwen--I hope you can stay safely in place.
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And at the same time, glad you're so prepared.
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Annael
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Oct 12 2017, 3:24pm
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my former sister-in-law and her daughter among them
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The fire came to within feet of her business, says my SIL, and close their home (forcing their evacuation) but fortunately spared both. But she sounds like she's in shock, it happened so fast.
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Annael
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Oct 12 2017, 6:46pm
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- noted by the local news - is that she runs a fireplace store.
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Silverlode
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Oct 13 2017, 5:44am
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I spoke to my brother briefly tonight.
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He said they worked almost straight through the first 48 hours but now some more crews have arrived so he's getting the night to rest and will be back at it in the morning. I passed on the thanks from everyone here. The situation is so huge and awful it's hard for them to feel like they're really accomplishing anything, as they can only save a tiny percentage of what's in danger, but he really appreciates the prayers.
Silverlode
Roads go ever ever on
Under cloud and under star
Yet feet that wandering have gone
Turn at last to home afar.
Eyes that fire and sword have seen
And horror in the halls of stone
Look at last on meadows green
And trees and hills they long have known.
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CuriousG
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Oct 13 2017, 12:42pm
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You know you're exhausted beyond all normality when you can sleep on concrete in daylight. Real heroes! //
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