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Evacuations underway in Helene-ravaged North Carolina town after wildfire starts
« on: January 29, 2025, 05:55:33 pm »
Evacuations underway in Helene-ravaged North Carolina town after wildfire starts

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. – At least two wildfires have broken out near towns that were devastated by Hurricane Helene.

Evacuations are in place for people living along several roads in Old Fort, North Carolina, due to a fire known as the Crooked Creek Fire.

The fire is estimated to be 150 acres and 0% contained, according to McDowell Emergency Management.

The McDowell County Office of Emergency Management said the fire was started by a tree on a downed power line.

The fire is being driven by gusty winds in the area.

The fire has reportedly jumped across Bat Cave Road in Old Fort. No injuries have been reported from the fire, McDowell County Emergency Management said.  The fire has destroyed "multiple" outbuildings, the agency said. .............

https://www.foxweather.com/extreme-weather/north-carolina-wildfire-hurricane-helene
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Re: Evacuations underway in Helene-ravaged North Carolina town after wildfire starts
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2025, 06:00:13 pm »
Oh my goodness! I pray for these people. Talk about being tested. :0001:
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Re: Evacuations underway in Helene-ravaged North Carolina town after wildfire starts
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2025, 06:06:21 pm »
Quote from: berdie on January 29, 2025, 06:00:13 pm
Oh my goodness! I pray for these people. Talk about being tested. :0001:

It is heartbreaking.  Prayers needed!!!  My hunch is that fire departments likely haven't been rebuilt??  Only thing would be for neighboring communities to send in Water Scoopers.
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Re: Evacuations underway in Helene-ravaged North Carolina town after wildfire starts
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2025, 07:40:19 pm »
Quote from: berdie on January 29, 2025, 06:00:13 pm
Oh my goodness! I pray for these people. Talk about being tested. :0001:
I, too, pray for them. It seems the 'hits' just keep on coming...
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Re: Evacuations underway in Helene-ravaged North Carolina town after wildfire starts
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2025, 08:06:42 pm »
Quote from: berdie on January 29, 2025, 06:00:13 pm
Oh my goodness! I pray for these people. Talk about being tested. :0001:

It's not a test.  satan is a big fat doody-head.
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Re: Evacuations underway in Helene-ravaged North Carolina town after wildfire starts
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2025, 08:17:14 pm »
Quote from: Hoodat on January 29, 2025, 08:06:42 pm
It's not a test.  satan is a big fat doody-head.
There must be some strong believers there if he is going to that much trouble. Keep those folks strong, Lord!
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Seventeen Techniques for Truth Suppression

Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.

C S Lewis
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