Florida Fires: Massive Blazes Ravage County, Evacuations Underway | WFTV News

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the ongoing massive fires affecting a county in Florida, with participants sharing personal experiences, concerns, and updates about the situation. Many express their support for those impacted and share information about evacuations and safety measures.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares that they have not been evacuated yet, but a team member has been.
  • Another participant mentions that schools in the area have been evacuated and suggests the fires may be intentional.
  • Several users express concern for the safety of those affected and offer prayers and support.
  • One participant discusses receiving a reverse 911 call but missing the message due to privacy settings.
  • Another participant shares their experience of the fires coming dangerously close to their home and the impact on their neighborhood.
  • One participant mentions that a friend lost their home to the fires, expressing sadness and a request for prayers.
  • Several participants share updates about the situation, including the status of friends' homes and ongoing firefighting efforts.
  • One participant reflects on the contrast between their own weather conditions and the fires, expressing gratitude for rain.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding the severity of the situation and the effectiveness of emergency responses, with no clear consensus emerging on the overall impact of the fires.

Contextual Notes

Participants are primarily sharing personal experiences and emotional responses to the fires, highlighting the community's concern for safety and support for one another during this crisis.

Who May Find This Useful

Members of the consultant community who are interested in personal accounts and updates regarding the fires and their effects on local residents may find this discussion relevant.

PampMomof3
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I'm not sure if you guys have been watching the news or not, but we are having MASSIVE fires in my county. I've taken a couple pictures so you can see what is surrounding my area. As of right now, we haven't been evacuated but one of my girls on my team was evacuated last night and again just now.

http://www.wftv.com/news/16232322/detail.html

Please keep us in our prayers. Thanks. the sad thing is that I just heard that someone keeps setting them! Can you say ARSON?

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Oh geez Kristi! Will keep ya'll in our prayers that you all stay safe!
 
girl, they evacuate 2 schools in Bayside Lakes also, an it looks like it was also intentional

and NO rain in the forecast
 
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I KNOW!! I'll call you in a minute.
The high school parking lot is on fire and westside now has flames by their windows. The kids are getting bused to Southwest (a middle school further away). It's scary! You better believe I have my sprinkler on!
 
I heard about this over the weekend, didn't realize it was this bad though. Keep safe and keep in touch with us.
 
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Well I just got a reverse 911 call but since I have privacy director, I clicked one and it was gone! Now I have no idea what they're saying.
 
what's a reverse 911 call?
 
Oh my gosh, that is terrible! I'm praying for all! What is wrong w/people!!!
 
girl, DeeDee had to evacuate........................if you need to, run this way, my house is not big, but there's plenty of floor....................
 
pamperedlinda said:
what's a reverse 911 call?
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It is used by emergency management and other organization to call everyone and warn them of impending danger.

Rather than you calling 9-1-1, it calls a distribution list with a pre-recorded message.

Used in cases like this to tell people to evacuate.
 
PampMomof3 said:
Well I just got a reverse 911 call but since I have privacy director, I clicked one and it was gone! Now I have no idea what they're saying.
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I'd call your local Sheriff's office and ask what it was...
 
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I called and they said that they were telling us about the fires. They said my area is not mandatory....Yet. They'll call if it is. My father in law just came here and took my kids from here. He's nervous and feels better taking the kids. So, now I just sit here and wait. I guess I'll get some things together.
 
Be sure to have your laptop ready too - you don't want to lose your PC data. If you don't have a laptop, back everything up!
 
PLEASE take care of yourself & be careful!!
 
Praying for your safety! Please keep us posted if possible. God Bless.
 
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pamperedlinda said:
Be sure to have your laptop ready too - you don't want to lose your PC data. If you don't have a laptop, back everything up!
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Ooh good thinking. I'll do that now but I'm trying to close a show!:)
 
Hey Kristi,
guess I picked a good time to move down :P I hope you and your family are doing ok. We arent much further away, but your more than welcome to stop in if you want to stay close by home.
We are further from you, but Hubby has me under strict orders to have everything ready to move out if it gets too close!!
This is a little too close for comfort!
 
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Thanks Stacey. The helicopter with water is over head right now and I just found out that my best friend of 16 years just lost her home. I'm so sad and just keep crying....Please pray for us all.....:cry: :cry:
 
Kristi,

I am very sorry for your friend's loss. Prayers are coming your way for you and all involved. Please be safe.
 
Check in Kristi...
I've been worried about you all night.
 
Oh Kristi,
I woke up the the smell of the fires. I am only an hour to 90 minutes south of you - please please, if you need to come stay...pack up your family and come stay with us. I am PM'ing you my phone #s right now. Praying for your safety.
 
Any update Kristi?? Prayers for you, your family and all concerned - please try to update if possible!!!
 
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Thanks Ladies. Right now, our home is not in immediate danger. The fires are still a 1/2 mile from my house in Bayside Lakes. I'm supposed to have a meeting tonight but obviously canceled that. my nerves are going today as yesterday was such an emotioal roller coaster. :( I'm hoping to get an update on my girlfriends house and another one who's house is extreme danger. If you're listening to the news and hear San Filippo and Lowry, that's the street her house is on and I can't imagine how's shes feeling.
 
Prayers coming your way Kristi, for all of you.
 
Oh Kristi, I will definately be thinking of you! I'm glad your kids are with their grandparents. So sorry about your friend....keep us updated & be careful! {{Hugs}}}
 
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Thanks leggy and EVERYONE!! It's amazing how much support I"ve been receiving from everyone. It's so heart warming knowing I've surrounded myself with such caring people.

THank you!
 
When I saw the news this morning, I immediately thought of you and Carolyn! I wasn't on here yesterday, it was my hubby's and my 18th year anniversary!
Then I get on here and see this!:( I'm keeping you in my prayers, and know that we love you and are here for you! Please keep us updated!
 
Here is one article from yesterday on it...http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/may2008/2008-05-12-094.asp
 
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