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TRAPPED with 2 ways out!

#1 Postby azsnowman » Thu Jul 08, 2004 6:54 am

WELL....we knew it was gonna be a BAD fire season but THIS is getting DOWN RIGHT ridiculous,we are LITERALLY "TRAPPED" :eek: One new wildfire started yesterday, the Ponderosa Fire (man made :grr: ) has forced the closure of US Hwy 260 to my east, I-40 will be closed TODAY due to the smoke from the Jacket Fire, leaving US 60 South and US 260 East the ONLY roads leading out! Now.....the forecast for today is DRY thunderstorms to our south and east :eek: talk about "being pushed in a corner with no way out!?!?!"

Dennis :cry:
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#2 Postby azsnowman » Thu Jul 08, 2004 6:56 am

Ponderosa fire breaks out; Hwy. 260 closes, evacuations in effect
TONTO NATIONAL FOREST - An evacuation of the residents of Thompson Draw subdivisions is currently taking place due to the proximity of the Ponderosa Fire, located near the Ponderosa Gravel Pit. The fire is near the intersection of Hwy 260 and the Control Road, across Hwy. 260, but so far, the spotting has been contained. The fire is of concern due to its proximity to Tonto Village and APS 345 KV line. Pre-evacuation notices have been given to Christopher Creek, Kohl's Ranch and to the Bear Flat communities. Highway 260 is currently closed about 10 miles east of Payson. Public information numbers for anyone seeking information concerning the evacuation: American Red Cross: 1-800-842-7349 and 928-474-4511
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#3 Postby mf_dolphin » Thu Jul 08, 2004 8:00 am

Isn't it about time for a trip to Florida and some golf? Buddy keep you eyes open and get your rest while you can. Looks like one long host firey summer for you. :-(
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#4 Postby cycloneye » Thu Jul 08, 2004 8:06 am

Dennis stay safe and hopefully the monsoon starts sooner rather than later.
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#5 Postby azsnowman » Thu Jul 08, 2004 8:37 am

Some good news.....the Ponderosa Fire is now 100% contained and HWY 260 is reopened for NOW...forecast winds of 15-20 MPH, dry lightning COULD restart it!

Marshall, I'm on the NEXT flight to Florida with golf clubs in tow "LOL!"

Dennis
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#6 Postby Lindaloo » Thu Jul 08, 2004 8:50 am

LOL Dennis! I am glad the fire is contained. Next? Do you know who started them?
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#7 Postby azsnowman » Thu Jul 08, 2004 9:37 am

They've got a pretty good idea, SEEMS there was a Boy Scout Troop out of Phoenix in the Ponderosa Camp Grounds...they *ahem* may have left an ILLEGAL campfire burning!

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#8 Postby Skywatch_NC » Thu Jul 08, 2004 10:04 am

azsnowman wrote:They've got a pretty good idea, SEEMS there was a Boy Scout Troop out of Phoenix in the Ponderosa Camp Grounds...they *ahem* may have left an ILLEGAL campfire burning!

Dennis


You'd think of all peeps...that a scout troop would KNOW to put out a campfire!

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#9 Postby Stephanie » Thu Jul 08, 2004 11:43 am

I'm glad to hear about the fire being 100% contained as well. I was beginning to wonder if you were going to evacuate or not. Are getting alot of smoke around your house?
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#10 Postby furluvcats » Thu Jul 08, 2004 5:02 pm

Unreal...ya'll get it so bad in your neck of the woods...I understand why you'd like to keep each and every tourist OUT of your mountains! Hope you check in soon with a good positive fires are all OUT bulletin!
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#11 Postby Pburgh » Thu Jul 08, 2004 5:14 pm

Prayers coming from the Burgh. Stay safe my friend. ((Hugs))
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#12 Postby Amanzi » Thu Jul 08, 2004 5:47 pm

Stay safe Dennis, and I hope you get some rain relief soon!!
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#13 Postby Guest » Thu Jul 08, 2004 5:50 pm

Skywatch_NC wrote:
azsnowman wrote:They've got a pretty good idea, SEEMS there was a Boy Scout Troop out of Phoenix in the Ponderosa Camp Grounds...they *ahem* may have left an ILLEGAL campfire burning!

Dennis


You'd think of all peeps...that a scout troop would KNOW to put out a campfire!

Eric


They should have known better then to even light it.

Sorry about your situation Dennis. I do hope it gets better soon.
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#14 Postby azsnowman » Thu Jul 08, 2004 6:23 pm

KingOfWeather wrote:
Skywatch_NC wrote:
azsnowman wrote:They've got a pretty good idea, SEEMS there was a Boy Scout Troop out of Phoenix in the Ponderosa Camp Grounds...they *ahem* may have left an ILLEGAL campfire burning!

Dennis


You'd think of all peeps...that a scout troop would KNOW to put out a campfire!

Eric


They should have known better then to even light it.

Sorry about your situation Dennis. I do hope it gets better soon.


This is the SECOND time in 5 years that a Boy Scout Troop has been responsible for a wildfire.....I don't get it, times musta changed a LOT since I was a BS (1967-69) :roll:

Dennis
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#15 Postby Josephine96 » Thu Jul 08, 2004 6:47 pm

The scout troops are not exactly well trained if they left a fire burning :eek:
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