Author Topic: Fort Mac Fires (Read 4160 times)

Hammer spur · « **on:** May 03, 2016, 04:17:17 PM »

Sounds like things are taking a major turn for the worse.
Anyone here there right now?

I hope the r.c.m.p do not take advantage of the horrible situation and use it as a excuse to trample everyone's rights again but I am not holding my breath.

sonny · « **Reply #1 on:** May 03, 2016, 04:29:52 PM »

I'm up in Timberlea right now and it ain't looking good.Think it's time to jump in the car and head north while I can.
Can't go south because highway is closed..

Walleyes · « **Reply #2 on:** May 03, 2016, 04:30:09 PM »

Sonny is up at work isn't he ?

By what I saw on the news it's looking pretty dark up there.

Hammer spur · « **Reply #3 on:** May 03, 2016, 04:34:44 PM »

Ya get the F out Sonny.
Suncor has a airstrip if nothing else

AxeMan · « **Reply #4 on:** May 03, 2016, 04:45:52 PM »

Terrible situation there. Sonny, you stay safe.

sonny · « **Reply #5 on:** May 03, 2016, 04:57:51 PM »

Talking to the guy next door and he says Confederation way heading to #63 is at a standstill.

They are talking about opening #63 southbound lanes to northbound just so people can get out of town.

It's bad up here guys but if I have to I'll float down river on a log.

unclebuck · « **Reply #6 on:** May 03, 2016, 05:12:08 PM »

Stay safe up their guys!!!!!!! Hopefully the winds will change and push the fire back on itself.

greylynx · « **Reply #7 on:** May 03, 2016, 07:42:40 PM »

Everyone will be OK.

If things are as bad as the news reports say, where in the heck is this rapid deployment military we have? Hello Shiny Pony where are you?

The folks in the Fort Mac area are pretty tough. No one is ever left behind. No one leaves without a meal.

Mister Sonny....please call home.

OL_JR · « **Reply #8 on:** May 03, 2016, 09:47:43 PM »

Hope everyone makes it out safe and sound. Red Cross has a link to donate and help people out. https://t.co/xa0TIyfAy8. Not sure how to embed the link just copy and paste unless a moderator can help me out.

OL_JR · « **Reply #9 on:** May 03, 2016, 09:48:43 PM »

Never mind just click on link

sonny · « **Reply #10 on:** May 03, 2016, 11:37:45 PM »

Six hours from Timberlea to grassland,traffic was nuts but I'm safe

honkerhitter · « **Reply #11 on:** May 04, 2016, 07:32:07 AM »

Boy she sure looked scarey on the news lastnight, hoping that all in the Fort made it out safe and sound.
Hoping the first responders get some support and relief . 16 hour shifts in full fire fighting gear, in that inferno would be tough to say the least. I'm sure the adrenaline and the will to save the community from as much damage as possible would push guys on , but they will need some major help today.
Thoughts and Prayers to all those in the area or from the area .

Walleyes · « **Reply #12 on:** May 04, 2016, 08:11:06 AM »

Glad to hear you made it Sonny. Let's hope we have no serious injuries during this ordeal.

By the news this morning there are a couple neibourhoods lost to the fires. Prayers to those families as they will have to rebuild. Mother nature at her cruelest here.

Lets just hope they got a jump on it over night.

Walleyes · « **Reply #13 on:** May 04, 2016, 04:09:03 PM »

sonny · « **Reply #14 on:** May 04, 2016, 08:27:08 PM »

I keep on thinking about Fort Mac and all my friends who lost their homes.

Even a trip to the range today with a new to me jungle carbine couldn't get it out of my mind.

Right now I am very sad.

honkerhitter · « **Reply #15 on:** May 04, 2016, 10:16:27 PM »

There is a tough row to hoe yet, the weather has not helped and it sounds like the city and area is still in danger. Thoughts and prayers to the first responders , stay safe and get this sucker under control.
For anyone interested texting redcross to 30333 will give a 5$ donation direct to the wildfire response team working with evacuees.

OL_JR · « **Reply #16 on:** May 04, 2016, 10:30:10 PM »

Good to hear you made it out Sonny and sounds like most did which is a blessing. Looking at some of the video of the flames a stones throw away from peoples vehicles trying to get out it's a miracle there was not more fatalities. People may have lost their homes which is horrible but all things considered it could have been much worse.

I really hope the province takes a good look at how they evaluate evacuation situations. A friend of mines parents were living in Slave Lake when that fire happened. Story I was told was one second they were out doing yardwork - went in to start supper - firefighters were running down the street screaming for people to get out. Had enough time to grab the wallet off the counter and that was it. Through the rear view mirror they could see the fire jumping houses as they left. Sorry but that's to close and same with Fort Mcmurray.

Praying for you guys.

sonny · « **Reply #17 on:** May 05, 2016, 10:57:18 AM »

This fire even made American news..

Walleyes · « **Reply #18 on:** May 06, 2016, 04:49:24 PM »

sonny · « **Reply #19 on:** May 06, 2016, 06:35:50 PM »

What a witch..

btw...anyone know how to get smoke smell out of a car? I sprayed the interior with Fabreze but it still reeks really bad.