mwiener2 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 So i can see the fire from my porch. Is that a bad thing? My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftride Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 pics! *vb gallery* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacks GT Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Depends on where the "fire" is and what type of "fire" you're talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsly Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 it depends what is on fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 Wildfire in Boulder, CO Camera can't get a good pic cause it's too dark. All i get is a blurry oragish yellow spot with a haze around it My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacks GT Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 A fire in the willdle of minter? WTF? In CO, WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsdzine Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 yea, I saw that driving home from work today. Looks pretty large - this insane wind isn't helping either. Reports of 100mph gusts in Boulder County. I was getting tossed around on 93 with the wind driving home. All the lights got blown backwards, I even lost all radio reception for awhile! brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnAWD Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 A fire in the willdle of minter? WTF? In CO, WTF? Powerlines were blown down which sparked a couple of nasty fires. http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=107337&catid=339 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacks GT Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 still burning, I can see lots of char from my house now My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieBlkOut Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I saw it from the air last night when I took off from Centennial headed to C Springs for some dinner. The smoke blew well past DIA!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfaber Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Lots of media in town.. Winning the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighaus90 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I would hose stuff down if its really that close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rweezy Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 ^^Ya no doubt at least it might buy you a few minutes. I can only imagine what its like up there. The view down here from arvada is nasty looking. Looks like its gonna rain but its just the smoke from the fire. Kinda bad on the allergies as well. Good luck hopefully your house will be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 I guess I forgot to update.... FIRE!!! My brother lives closer to the mtns than me. He had to come over to my place cause his was too full of smoke. Fire is no where near my place or my brother's though. The fire bomber's fly over my place on their way out. There's alot of them. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfaber Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 ^^Ya no doubt at least it might buy you a few minutes. I can only imagine what its like up there. The view down here from arvada is nasty looking. Looks like its gonna rain but its just the smoke from the fire. Kinda bad on the allergies as well. Good luck hopefully your house will be ok. One of the local fire trucks burned down in the fire already.... Winning the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rweezy Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 ^Ya thats probably not good. I also heard that 9 of the houses lost have been firefighters houses. Not a good situation at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 the only poeple that live up there are firefighters My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfaber Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 The news monster is reporting that 8 people are missing! Winning the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rweezy Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 the only poeple that live up there are firefighters Well that makes sense. I guess if your gonna live up there you need to know how to put out a fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 I can see smoke that looks like the fire is about to crest the front range. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfaber Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Yeah, I noticed that on my way back from DIA. You could see it all the way out there. Winning the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 possible evacuations in city limits tonight My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 it depends what is on fire. "the earth" would have been an awesome answer here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfaber Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Yeah City takes precautions in advance of high winds; urges residents to remain vigilant and prepare for possible evacuations Forecasters are calling for wind gusts as high as 50 mph starting after about 6 p.m. today, Thursday, Sept. 9, and lasting into early morning hours. The City of Boulder is taking several measures to help protect residents and structures should these winds push the Fourmile Canyon wildfire into the city limits. City officials are working with employees from fire, police, Open Space and Mountain Parks, public works and Parks and Recreation to put mitigation, evacuation and other emergency plans in effect. Some specific efforts include mowing grass along the western edge of the city to reduce fuel around residential areas, planning for possible evacuations and sharing information with our community. "We are certainly hoping for the best, but as a city, we are doing the very things we would urge residents to do – staying vigilant and planning for the worst," said City Manager Jane S. Brautigam. "While city neighborhoods have been spared a direct impact so far, this remains a volatile situation. There are concerns about the fire's path becoming less predictable and the possibility of spot fires from embers." Residents who live west of Broadway are specifically encouraged to take the following actions: · Clear out lawns and western areas, removing all combustibles, including firewood, lawn furniture, play equipment, grills and propane tanks. · Do not put propane tanks inside garages. Move them to the east side of your home in a highly visible location. · Mow tall grass and remove extra brush from the west side of your home. · Make certain that all windows on the west side of your home are closed and keep all interior doors closed. Keep your porch light and all exterior lights on. · Make sure you have gas in your car and park your vehicle pointed in the direction of the road. · Prepare your take-away kit with important documents, photos, medications and other significant items and put it in your car. · Consider making shelter arrangements with friends and family members, if possible, for you and your pets. Brautigam, Fire Chief Larry Donner, Police Chief Mark Beckner and other city officials have been in continual communication with county, state and federal authorities, monitoring the fire and its possible impacts on the City of Boulder. The city has also provided significant resources to the firefighting, communication and evacuee support efforts. "We are incredibly grateful for all of the work firefighters from near and far have done since Monday, and we are committed to continuing to help in all ways that we can," Brautigam said. "We hope for good news soon, but we want our residents to know that the danger has not yet passed. This is an ideal time for families to develop a plan that could be implemented on a moment's notice." The fire department website includes a great deal of information about wildfires, including specific tips on preparing for possible evacuations. This site can be accessed at: http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2408&Itemid=779. The city also encourages all residents to monitor local news reports and check for up-to-date official information at http://www.boulderoem.com. If you have not already done so, sign up for emergency text alerts at http://www.boco911alert.com. If a request to evacuate becomes necessary, residents are urged to do so immediately to help save lives and give firefighters the ability to bring in necessary equipment and crews to protect properties. "If we reach an emergency situation, we will do everything we can to respond," Brautigam said. "We will need full cooperation from residents. I know we can count on that from our community." Winning the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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