FIRE IS CLOSE...See video

steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,538
edited June 2011 in The Clubhouse
The fire jumped into the South end of Ft. Huachuca. This video was made about 20 minutes ago from our driveway. Buffalo Soldier Trail is closed past 7th Street:

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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,714
    edited June 2011
    Did I hear that correctly: " 3/4 of a mile away" ?

    Dammmm ! Like you said, most houses have rock/gravel yards, but ...... are neighbors hosing down their roofs, etc ?
    Sal Palooza
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited June 2011
    Hot Damn! I pray for you all in Arizona.

    It's the crazy wind that's been blowing in the desert for a couple of days now.
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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,242
    edited June 2011
    Man, if that is as close as it looks, you better put the f'in camera down and start packing up those cars to get your $hi-|- outta there!
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited June 2011
    Stay safe for you and family, a house can be always rebuilt if needed. I like the fact most yards are gravel not like here in Florida where wild fires can and have burnt down homes.

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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,726
    edited June 2011
    F*&k that dude, get the he'll outta there..
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited June 2011
    If you haven't already, I'd take a video of everything in that house you own and email it to yourself. It's a good idea for EVERYONE to do this in case you get burglarized/home burns down, etc. When it comes to it, it's hard to remember every little thing that you own!

    Good luck...hopefully that's the closest you'll see that fire!
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  • stuwee
    stuwee Posts: 1,508
    edited June 2011
    I've been watching this on the news Steve, time to get out bro! You can hear how bad the wind is on your video, that thing has a mind of it's own, jumping all over the place, miles away from the fire line, please take care! Stuff is just stuff, you and Bev are not replaceable!!!
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited June 2011
    Stay safe Stevie!
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited June 2011
    whew,, about time to exit? Stay safe.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited June 2011
    Ugh, that is ****. Stay safe man.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited June 2011
    Best start packing it all up, speakers first :wink:. That and start hosing down the house and yard....

    Hope it doesnt come to that though.......
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,273
    edited June 2011
    Way to close
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited June 2011
    Wow that is close. Be careful man.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2011
    We're back home. We were evacuated 5 minutes after that video---it was like freakin armageddon. The entire neighborhood was gray with smoke---I barely made it to the truck. Crazy ****.

    All is well now, the house is fine and the "antelope fire" has been contained.

    Thank you all for your well wishes, your thoughts and your prayers--It means more than Bev & I can express.

    God Bless.
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited June 2011
    Glad all is well. Scary stuff I know....when we have fires on the prairie, it usually has 60mph winds pushing it.
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,240
    edited June 2011
    It would be a commute, but you can always stay here if needed, bro.

    So glad things turned out well today.

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  • byfthalone
    byfthalone Posts: 345
    edited June 2011
    good to hear you're safe
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,190
    edited June 2011
    Sorry you had to experience all that.
    Dan
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,004
    edited June 2011
    Just saw this........I'm glad you are both safe and there was no major damage report. I will say this, that was a little too close for comfort. Holy crap!
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  • luciffe1122
    luciffe1122 Posts: 2
    edited June 2011
    thank you guys
    rappelz
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited June 2011
    Very relieved to hear that Steve. Stay safe.
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited June 2011
    Too close for comfort. Glad you all and your possessions made it unscathed.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2011
    Thanks all. Apparently the Antelope Fire was NOT caused by the Monument, but had some other source. As soon as it broke out, they hammered it hard and quickly knowing how close it was to large sub-divisions.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited June 2011
    Glad to know that you all are safe & sound Steve.
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  • stuwee
    stuwee Posts: 1,508
    edited June 2011
    Arizona has never seen a fire like this so close to a population center, tommorrow is gonna be much, much worse, gust up to 50mph in Tucson, close to tropical storm gusts down your way Steve, ya'll got lucky with some of the best firefighters in the biz yesterday, God Bless them!! Don't let your guard down.

    That fire was started by a bulldozer shovel hitting a rock making a fire line, so you just never know....not trying to be a Debbie Downer, but you know what I'm sayin', offence is the best defence. I know I-Sig and riverrat have your back, I can store some things at my place if you need as well, take care!

    Craig
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2011
    This fire has already claimed twice as many homes as the nearly 500,000 acre Wallow fire. Unreal.

    Thanks Craig, appreciate the support--I heard about the bulldozer situation as well.
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited June 2011
    Bev can stay with us and Smokey. If Steve wants to join then you gotta give up the keys to them quads.

    Didja have black snot from the soot? Don't forget to change your cabin filters on your truck if equipped. Same goes for in house AC filters.

    Glad ya'll are okay.

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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,146
    edited June 2011
    I'm glad to hear you're ok also.

    Man that was so very close. :eek:

    God Bless you.:wink:
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  • Rivrrat
    Rivrrat Posts: 2,101
    edited June 2011
    I'm glad to hear that one worked out for you. Hopefullythat'll be your last big scare with this.

    I'm stunned at how much this fire has taken out already.
    My equipment sig felt inadequate and deleted itself.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2011
    Thanks fellas!
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