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Texas Fires Pick Up Speed, Sweep Through Central Texas

Wildfires charring the landscape across Central Texas have reportedly picked up steam in their destructive path and have claimed more than 350 homes, leaving an estimated 5,000 residents homeless.  Thousands of other residents have been asked to evacuate their homes and take up shelter at designated emergency locations as the fire continues to spread.

The sweeping firestorm has even alarmed Gov. Rick Perry, who cancelled a planned campaign appearance at South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint’s Palmetto Freedom Forum today in order to better manage the fast-moving fires on the ground in Texas.

Texas Fires Intensify, Rick perry Cancels Campaign Events to Return to Texas

Local NBC news affiliate KXAN is describing the spreading fires as “one of the worst calamities that area has ever seen.”

Texas Fires Intensify, Rick perry Cancels Campaign Events to Return to Texas

The hardest-hit area was Bastrop, about 30 miles east of Austin, where hundreds of homes were consumed by the fire that covered about 14,000 acres and stretched some 16 miles long. The flames jumped the Colorado River.

“it is not contained at this time,” said Bastrop County Judge Ronnie McDonald during morning news briefing at the Bastrop Convention Center. “It’s going to get worse before it gets better.” …

Fire officials said conditions were worse Monday that they were when the fires flare up Sunday afternoon.

Morning winds reignited some flames and firefighters said do not expect that residents will be allowed back to the homes anytime soon.

A separate KXAN page has been established to direct donations to where they are needed to help people affected by the fires.

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  • CrazyTexan
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 6:54pm

    Husband just threw a shovel, a pickaxe, a case of bottled water and a chainsaw into the car and is heading out with our boys to see if he can help. I Hooked up the RV, rounded up the dogs, loaded up the BOB’s and ready to go if we get the word. My little girl is sleeping through the whole thing, if she was awake, she’d be a cat on a hot tin roof.

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    • politicaljules
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 7:14pm

      I’m on Facebook as politicaljules. Pleases let me know if u need help.

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    • CrazyTexan
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 7:52pm

      Thanks so much, bless your heart, but we plan on hightailing it to Marble Falls with the RV if we are told to leave. Sounds fun doesn’t it 6 dogs, 4 cats and 5 people!!! Always liked to camp and the RV is a bonus.

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    • politicaljules
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 8:07pm

      Wave at lago on your way out!

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    • Stuck_in_CA
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 8:09pm

      We‘re prayin for y’all. Stay safe. You in Texas have had a streak of bad luck lately. Sure hope they get a handle on it soon.

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    • Elena2010
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 8:13pm

      We’ve got smoke all the way in the Lower Rio Grande Valley fm the Bastrop. It was supposed to be a bright sunny day, but I have yet to see more than 5 minutes of sunshine.

      We are praying for y’all up there! Stay safe!

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    • tcharleyd
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 9:26pm

      I‘m just glad I’m in San Antonio and my family is in Llano. Good luck to all those affected and if you’re told to leave, please do. There is nothing you own worth risking your lives over. I’ll keep you in my prayers.

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    • joei234
      Posted on September 6, 2011 at 8:04am

      Are the fires near Beck’s new home in Texas?

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  • texas sweet tea
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 6:46pm

    @ Crazytexan, this is so weird….I am just down the street from the new Leander fire! You must be too?! Stay safe!!

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    • CrazyTexan
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 6:47pm

      Not far, deep in the hills.

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    • CrazyTexan
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 6:56pm

      My son was on his way into town to see his girlfriend.

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    • JJ Coolay
      Posted on September 6, 2011 at 1:20am

      I live in Leander.
      This is the 2nd wild fire in less than 3 weeks here.
      Couple weeks ago a mobile home park was destroyed.
      Sounds worse down there in Bastrop.

      WE NEED RAIN!!

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    • ZaphodsPlanet
      Posted on September 6, 2011 at 2:09am

      Hello fellow Leander-ites?? LOL. Fires were unreal today. Could see the big one in Leander, the fire in Bastrop and the one I think in Steiner’s Ranch all from my back yard…. while getting wafted with smoke from fires that were just north of a school I live not too far from. The poor people in Bastrop definitely got the worst…. there was so much smoke coming up it looked like a Thunder Storm off in the distance. Last I heard they were at 17,000 acres burned. For those that have, thank you for your prayers. I think the winds are finally supposed to die down tomorrow, I also can‘t help but wonder if there’s some whack job piro on the loose starting these things.

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    • joei234
      Posted on September 6, 2011 at 8:06am

      Beck will blame Soros no doubt.

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    • Dagger82
      Posted on September 6, 2011 at 11:49am

      @JOE1234

      Get a grip! You‘re living proof that Progressives only want to help with other people’s money ~ no heart, no sense, and no reason to be an American.

      Stay safe fellow Texans. We’re praying for rain and your welfare.

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  • Tulsa Jack
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 6:41pm

    Rick Perry is coming home not because he’s the state governor, or because he wants to look good politically, but because he’s a loyal Texan. From here in Connecticut, I see a real executive who cares about his neighbors and is determined to do all he can to minimize the damage of these devastating fires. And then I think of the Teleprompter-in-Chief in Washington, our national socialist dictator-in-waiting, insulting his legitimate opposition and sneering down his nose at the American people who refuse to rise as one to applaud his greatness. What a contrast. Go, Rick Perry!

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    • PattiR
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 8:09pm

      That’s exactly right. I was just thinking that Rick Perry will get criticized no matter what he does- but he is doing the right thing. He should be in Texas now. Pray for Texas!

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    • Bluebonnet
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 9:56pm

      I agree, Rick Perry is doing the exactly correct thing. I was mentioning it earlier tonight and said what a contrast that Obama didn’t bother to check out his east coast area until he had to, and my husband said either way, they would have hammered Perry because that’s what they do best.

      Personally, I’m fed up with the CBC and their threats to the Tea Party. I’m fed up with Obama, I‘m fed up with uncaring liberals who want what’s in it for them, not what’s in it for the Country.

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    • neverending
      Posted on September 6, 2011 at 12:29am

      All the way to the Whitehouse. He is showing more of who he is and that is a politician that is truthful and does his job.

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    • stopspendingourmoney
      Posted on September 6, 2011 at 11:10am

      It does not change the fact Rick Perry is Rino. google: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUHlIPJTMIg&feature=youtu.be

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  • politicaljules
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 6:32pm

    Ok I can see the bastrop fire to the left and the perdanales fire right in front of me. Behind me is the Leander fire. They are all about twenty miles away if I’m the center of the circle.

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    • CrazyTexan
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 6:41pm

      The Leander fire is at Bahgdad and Crystal Falls

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    • CrazyTexan
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 7:12pm

      Do you know how you would get out if you had to?

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    • politicaljules
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 7:12pm

      That’s about 11 miles away. Stay safe. You have a car now that ur hubby left right?

      If you need anything let me know. I will check back here often.

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    • politicaljules
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 7:32pm

      Just one county road in and out. Not much population though so, hopefully it won’t be too jammed.

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    • JJ Coolay
      Posted on September 6, 2011 at 1:22am

      That’s crazy, Crazy Texan.. I live 5 minutes from Bagdad and Crystal Falls!
      Saw the smoke all evening before coming in to work here in Austin.

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    • CrazyTexan
      Posted on September 6, 2011 at 1:30am

      JJ
      lol, never knew there were so many of us in the same county, maybe we should get a phone tree going.

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  • CrazyTexan
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 6:22pm

    My son just texted a picture of a new fire on the north side of the lake near cedar park/leander. Already called it in but Hubby is going to check it out as to exact location.

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  • davidstep
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 6:22pm

    Traveled through Mt. Enterprise today. Small fire there. Smoke everywhere north of Lufkin. I have a friend in Gilmer ready to skeedaddle. For everyone in Texas, you are in my prayers. God Bless you all and be safe.

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  • politicaljules
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 6:07pm

    I can see it coming over the hill but I think the wind is blowing the other way. Itisat least 10 miles away. I’m right off laketravis near lake way tx.

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    • CrazyTexan
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 6:17pm

      I’m NW of you, across the lake a ways. Is it the Steiner fire or the Perdanales fire?

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    • politicaljules
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 6:24pm

      Not sure but it looks like a new one. Ther is Leander reporting a new fire. They said if the power goes out, that os a sign to get out. Were ok so far.

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    • politicaljules
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 6:34pm

      Perdanales looks the closest, and bastrop is way out in the distance. I think Steiner is not burning any more but not sure. I have not seen the Leander fire yet. Only heard it reported on the news.

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  • texas sweet tea
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 5:53pm

    Thank you crazytexan! You are a fine example of what being a Texan is all about! Nothing makes me prouder than the way Texan’s look out for eachother!!!! Bless you!

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    • CrazyTexan
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 6:04pm

      I would like to think it is not just Texans but Americans.

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    • Bluebonnet
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 10:05pm

      You Texans are so lucky to be Texans. I lived there at Lake LBJ for 3 years and never dreamed I’d ever move away because I loved Texas so much. The people are different, kind, caring and compassionate.

      Some day, when I can, I’ll move back. Has been a dream ever since I was a little girl and I spend the summer with my grand parents in E. Texas. God Bless Texas and God bless the Texans. be safe

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  • yiska8
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 5:06pm

    Perry should remain Governor of Texas. He’s doing his job by coming back. I do not think he should be President. He’s a lifelong politician. I can tolerate the man as Governor even though I did not vote for him in the last election, and he may even make a decent President, but I think we can do better as a nation. We need a staunch Tea Party leader in the WH. We’re on FIRE here in Texas and even in California, but Barry will head to Cali before he comes here. That’s more than fine with me. I feel for the people losing their homes just a few miles north of us here in San Antonio. The strange thing is that we woke up to the coolest, windiest morning and many of us were thanking God that it will not be over 105 degrees for the first time in months, but the winds are moving and lighting everything up. Fellow Texans, we need to take care of ourselves and watch out for your neighbor. Volunteer firefighters are getting it done as best they can. People need to get out and don’t try and turn on the garden hoses! The state will step up. Perry has to step up. He is being watched really closely now, so be patient and stay safe!! And continue to pray for the rain. Or a hurricane. Something from the gulf will show up soon. Hold on, everyone. We Texans are a crazy bunch. We seem to be the only ones who pray for hurricanes!!!

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    • politicaljules
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 6:26pm

      Ok, not the time for politics. Let’s focus on the emergency at hand.

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    • Kara_ite
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 8:32pm

      Barry is too limp wristed to be a Texan. Central Texas here.

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  • Bernard
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 5:03pm

    The very last thing the parched Texas needs is fire. This storm’s deadly path is bad enough, but to quote from the article: “It’s going to get worse before it gets better.” cannot be more true. for once this storm ends and FEMA comes to the aid of these victims, then the devastation left by the storm will pale in comparison to the inept FEMA that will increase the misery index through the roof.

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    • CrazyTexan
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 5:11pm

      We don’t need FEMA we can take care of our own.

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    • Bluebonnet
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 7:31pm

      You’re right about FEMA. One of the most inept of government run programs. What they did during Katrina was a real nightmare. They are absolutely no help, more trouble than they’re worth. They let the leeches from Katrina file for money they didn’t deserve. That‘s watching out for everyone isn’t it? FEMA probably wasted more money on scams than they spent on actual help. No one was watching the other hand, so much for government help. I’m glad Perry came home to show his concern, which was a heck of a lot more than Obama did.

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    • db321
      Posted on September 6, 2011 at 12:47pm

      Looks like us Texan are going to by busy Barn Raising for the next few months. The Best Barn Raising is when we drive up in a huge caravan of Volunteers, equipment and materials and start rebuilding someone we never met Barns without them knowing we were coming.

      In a Weekend we can have a Barn up and filled with live stocked – better than before – paid for in full by the volunteers. Our reward, is watching the owners stumble for the words to try and thank everyone. We don’t do it for the thanks, but I will confess we do get little excited when we are surprised with a piece the Ranchers Wife Homemade Apple Pie.

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  • one election at a time
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 4:37pm

    It may have been a politically motivated choice to return to Texas…I wouldn’t discount that…I‘m a Texan and I really don’t care what his motive was…I think there are a lot a people that would agree with me that while Texas has enjoyed some economic prosperity in these tough times…we see Rick as a career politician and in the long run thats something we don’t want going forward running our country…I may be wrong…the election will prevail…and we will go forward from there.

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    • politicaljules
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 6:28pm

      Give me a break. He is concerned,and this is a state emergency. I just heard him speak and it was not any thing political. In fact if that was a political speech, it was bad.

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    • Bluebonnet
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 7:23pm

      Me thinks it‘s commendable he’s left S.C. forum to show his concern for Texas. This is his home too, which is a far cry from what Obama did to show concern for his Country: “hell no, I‘m on vacation and can’t stop the earthquake or hurricane.” What about showing concerns for the people?

      Loved reading your reports on the fire, I’m praying for you all. My sister lives NW of Austin on Lake LBJ, but said nothing about it getting that far west. My heart is with all TEXANS. God Bless you all.

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    • neverending
      Posted on September 6, 2011 at 12:35am

      Why can’t you just give him credit for doing his job? I cannot understand people always jumping on the bandwagon to find something to criticize for. What did you want him to do – just stay on the campaign trail?

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    • JJ Coolay
      Posted on September 6, 2011 at 1:24am

      Neverending.. you’re right and no matter what he chose, it was lose-lose in the eyes of many.

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  • TEXASGRANNY73
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 4:30pm

    part of the problem.

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    • oneshiner
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 4:54pm

      TEXASGRANNY73……..Thank you for answering the stupid question from VerucaSalt. I wanted to but sometimes I just see a fool and let it alone to wallow in his own stupidity.
      Thanks granny, you made him see the light.

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  • TEXASGRANNY73
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 4:26pm

    @VerucaSalt
    Obviously you care more about bashing our governor than you care about people losing their homes.
    And how do you know God didn‘t answer his prayer’s? Maybe God decided Vermont needed it more.
    That’s mysterious, ya think?
    Maybe fires will show how Texans treat each other just as we did help the folks in Katrina.
    We want our leadership at HOME.
    @Pappypatriot
    Same thing. Why are you so “worried” about the debates when you already believe he is a total
    fraud? You wrote August 23 you would NEVER vote for him and previous to that about the trans
    Texas corridor which obviously you do not understand Texas. We the people of the state are in
    charge and didn’t like it either however you should actually go read again. We do have a balanced budget and jobs. Duh!
    We have always had fires when the land is this dry before Perry was born. Had dirt storms and
    went to school with masks. This fire is within 15 miles of Austin.
    @Beckisnuts Ahh you are jealous ain’tcha? What is wrong with you people? The story is about the fires but people like you (you are a people aren’t you, not something I made up like those who
    don’t believe in God accuse Christians of doing). Fact is you probably cannot explain how light
    comes on when you hit the light switch. Duh.Unless all of you can wire your own houses. Explain
    how this switchboard works. It is a mystery to me verucasalt.
    If you cannot link up to vote out the WORST no matter who the candidate is then you will be
    e

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    • CrazyTexan
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 4:49pm

      Go Granny! Go Granny! Go, Go Granny! Let ‘em have it with both barrels! Playing politics with people’s fear and misery is a stain that needs to bleached a few days in the Texas sun.

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    • Chappy123
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 7:27pm

      Get em Granny!!!!! Whoo Hooo!

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    • neverending
      Posted on September 6, 2011 at 12:38am

      Amen to all of the above.

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  • Secessionista
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 4:12pm

    While these fires are big enough to now see from outer space, Mr Obama and his buddies are talking about lynching the tea party. Nice work.

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    • Mimi24
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 10:09pm

      They are less than useless. Agree, nice job Texans. They are not all hat and no cattle like the current admin.

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  • Secessionista
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 4:10pm

    President Obama ignores Texas completely. He has refused to build the fence. He refused to declare a state of emergency during the last set of wildfires. He refused to declare a state of emergency at any time during this drought. It seems that he only cares for those who voted for him. Which is fine, he can be the president of only those who voted for him and the rest of us can get our own president.

    My taxes are going elsewhere this year, Mr. Obama. I will see to it. Instead of my tax money being given to crack whores in New York City, they will state right here in the great state of Texas.

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  • thegreatcarnac
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 3:33pm

    We know weather can be manipulated. The Chinese did it during the olympics to keep rain out of Beijing. By using HAARP…we can do it too. Seems Texas spit in obama’s face during the election and suddenly….the drought hit us hard and will not lift. Just thinking out loud. If there is some weather manipulation, it will not bring Texas to it’s knees. We still spit on obama. Just mind games. Just thinking.

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    • yiska8
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 5:25pm

      @GreatCarnac
      Good thinking. I wouldn’t put it past this SOB in power. Obama’s weather machine! Used just a a week ago to weaken Hurricane IRENE from destroying NYC!! Oh the mighty Bamster! Now having used it to destroy $5 billion in food and cotton in Texas. Way to go Barry. We Texans will just spit and get on with it. The days of coincidence around this guy are over. Most Texans, aside from the heavilty black community Rev Wright type supporters in Dallas and Houston, and those in the hidden Mosques around the major cities, feel like something just is not right with the weather. It has nothing to do with global warming. Even in the worst of years with El Nina, we got rain intermittenly. we rarely got fires that rages like the ones in California. But those winds are the Santa Annas which is normal for them. Most of us here in Texas have the humidity to stave off fires, but it has been abnormally dry for so many months now that I guess if God is testing us. So, I will continue to praise his name and wait on relief. I guess I’m thinking out loud too. Or maybe the months zero rainfall and merciless heat have caused my brain to become infused with conspiracy ideas! Glad I’m not the only one.

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  • texas sweet tea
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 3:09pm

    @beckstheman- Your statement does not reflect the full picture of our situation…Perry should come home! The fires have increased, and with even dryer conditions and strong winds, they have moved into residential area’s threatening life and property. I live in central Texas and this holiday week-end has been scary! Just as I expect Obama to come home from his many vacations when the country has a problem, I expect our Govenor to do the same. Sadly, as I type this, I am hearing the fire truck sirens again….

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    • CrazyTexan
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 3:16pm

      God bless you and good luck, if you have to get out do you have a place to go?

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    • oneshiner
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 4:28pm

      I agree. Before I even read this article it crossed my mind why didn’t Perry come back to Texas since this is so close to the Capital. This is a more dangerous fire than those out on the prairie with little to damage but sage brush. I didn’t even know Perry was heading home until I read another post with some jerk saying Perry was doing it to get out of the DeMint thingie. That made me see RED because I had just made the remark that Perry needed to get to Texas ASAP due to these dangerous fires near the more populated areas.

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    • texas sweet tea
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 4:34pm

      Thank you crazytexan for your kind thoughts….I am ready if I have to evacuate. I meant to reply to your post earlier about how close the fires have moved into the city limits. Bad enough when we had the beautiful hill country burning, but now we have the fires knocking on our doors! Stay safe!

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    • CrazyTexan
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 4:43pm

      Sweet Tea,
      Let me know if you need any help, I know I am a stranger to you but I will be there if you need it no strings attached.

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    • CrazyTexan
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 5:13pm

      Sweet Tea,
      P.S. We have room for livestock as well(no grazing grass left though) if someone needs it

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  • momrules
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 2:54pm

    Texas has had it’s share of weather related problems this year and B. Obama doesn’t even mention them. People here are tired but we still believe in God. Most of us never did believe in that man in the White House.

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  • CrazyTexan
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 2:25pm

    Here are some things you won’t hear on MSM: During the evacuation in one neighborhood of 4,000 residents, there were only two ways out (it is a lake/river community). People ran out of gas waiting in traffic, so some good Samaritans were walking up and down the roads with gas cans and filling people’s tanks up so they could get to saftey. When the shelters got full many people who were not in danger from the fire opened their homes to the overflow ;churches and people are running dog food (pets are allowed at the shelters), bottled water and other things down to the shelter. The fire in that neighborhood is still out of control, at last report 25 homes were burned to the ground. There were so many fires breaking out yesterday, that the FD couldn’t get to them all and people were left trying to save their homes themselves (without water since the wells run on electricity and the elect. had already gone out), a call was put out for anyone who had experience in fire fighting in the past to come in and volunteer, they had so many calls, they no longer need additional help.

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    • Pappypatriot
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 2:36pm

      God bless Texas and I sure was hoping you would get more of that last Tropical Storm that is moving to the east of you.

      I do have to wonder why the media is covering the story at face value for why Perry is dropping out of the debates. They sure would not give that benefit of the doubt to other candidates. Why isn’t the Blaze covering a story on Perry dropping out of the SC Forum? He is obviously the media darling (remember McCain 2008?) who they feel would be the weakest opponent for Obama so they are laying back and waiting for the General Election to destroy Perry. Let’s face it these fires have been going on for several months now and he could have already left for Texas, toured the fires and been back for the debate. Perry has a past of avoiding debates and the media are giving him the same type of pass they normally reserve for Obama.

      My heart really does go out to Texas, but I am really believing your Governor is a total fraud.

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    • CrazyTexan
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 2:50pm

      These fires are different as they are not in the middle of nowhere, they are <15 miles from the center of the Capital city.

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    • oneshiner
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 4:39pm

      @BECKSTHEMAN It takes a fool like you to remark that Perry is going home to get out of the S. C.
      Political Forum.. YOU ARE A DAM FOOL and idiot to say anything you know nothing about.

      When the fires going on for months were mostly in the unpopulated locations, there is little that can be done for fires. The worm turned when it get closer to populated area and create more danger to more people. I keep track of what’s going on because I have a sister living close to Austin. They are experiencing a drought that seems to happen every 10-15 years and I’m praying for rain for them. I LOVE TEXAS with all my heart and I LOVE the people who live there. GOD Bless Ya’ll.

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    • Mimi24
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 9:00pm

      Wow. My heart and prayers go out to you all. But my hat’s off to you all as well.that’s a really great way to show all of us how it should be done. Neighbor helping neighbor, no government needed. And CRAZYTEXAN, you have the best attitude and optimistic outlook, God bless you and your family and cats and dogs.

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  • Rayblue
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 2:07pm

    This is the worst it’s ever been here in Texas. Smoke will drift all over the place and really causes problems.
    I don’t remember this kind of treatment from all my years here.
    I‘m hopeful it will end soon but it doesn’t seem likely.

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  • Octeract
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 2:05pm

    That’s 5000 people displaced, not homeless.

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  • saranda
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 1:48pm

    How come no on is talking about the fires being a sign from God? Everything else this summer seems to have been one.

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    • veruca salt
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 1:59pm

      Perry held a big prayer rally to pray for the US and Texas. Texas still has no rain and as a result, fires. So what does that mean? Perry doesn’t actually speak to God? God wasn’t listening? God doesn’t care about Texas? God is so preoccupied with all the other prayers he just hasn’t gone far enough down the list to help Texas yet? God listened, but decided it was a bigger test of faith to throw in the fires for a while before sending rain? Perry prayed to the wrong god? Or, the famous ad hoc reason, God just works in mysterious ways? Perhaps Perry needs to shave his head to demonstrate he is without vanity and worthy of God’s favor.

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    • BecksTheMan
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 2:04pm

      These fires have been going on for months and it is just a big excuse for Perry to find a way out of the S.C. Political Forum. He hates to debate and anyone who believes his dropping out was his concern for the fires, well I got a ranch in Texas I will sell you. I forgot to tell you it is all hat and no cattle.

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    • vennoye
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 2:23pm

      Don’t know about the fires……….do know about the lack of rain. It really doesn’t matter whether fire or flood destroyes homes…..either way, they are gone…….
      @veruca salt
      Maybe the answer so far is: not yet!!

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    • CrazyTexan
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 4:55pm

      Hey, wasn’t Veruca the name of the spoiled brat in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. If I remember correctly she was turned into a human blueberry and had to be rolled out to be juiced!

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    • Dr Vel
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 5:00pm

      saranda “How come no on is talking about the fires being a sign from God?”

      Why do you blame all evil on God? Does it not occur to you the devil could be causing this evil? Texas is the greatest threat to the nightmare coming from the left hijacked federal government today, and the lefts agenda is from the devil. Maybe the devil is causing this destruction and his greatest trick is to get ignorant people to blame all evil on God. How do you know the devil does not have his loyal people out there starting fires? The administration ignored the floods in the bible belt Midwest and ignores the fires in Texas. So who’s side are they on? Thou shalt not covet anything that is thy neighbors. Yet the left and their welfare non working voter base spend every minute coveting everything their neighbors go to work and pay for every day. Maybe God is not helping Texas because He knows Texas will take care of their own, unlike the rest of the leftist dominated country, concentrated mainly on both coasts. Maybe God is making Texans tougher because He knows Texans could be the last hope the last free nation has.

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    • Rayblue
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 5:43pm

      Veruca Salt is also the name of a failed teeny bopper girly “band”
      mostly featured on lesbian concert lineups like Lilith Fair.
      Popular with similar whiney, unbearably untalented bunches of heroin addicts like Courtney Love.

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    • M100Spiral
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 10:12pm

      @CRAZYTEXAN
      I have been reading everyone’s and your posts as if they were a part of Country Adventure novel. The majority of the posts are collectively a very good read! I am impressed with the overall unity amongst all of you.

      I was reading along and absorbing how concerned you all were—and are—for each other when Crazy Texan writes, “Hey, wasn’t Veruca the name of the spoiled brat in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” I read the book as a child and seen two different movies of the book, but I did not recognize the name, “Veruca.” So, I raced up to Wikipedia and checked.

      Well, Crazy Texan, you are on the ball! You must have a very cool, focused mind in chaos, because Veruca Salt is in the book and movies, but the spoiled brat demands a squirrel from the Nut Room. After being denied access by Mr. Wonka, she enters anyway, and the squirrels decide she is a bad nut and throw her down the rubbish chute.

      Crazy Texan, God Bless You for Your Heart, as well as all of the rest of you! It is nice witnessing a bunch of strangers pulling together and helping each other!!! I do not reside in Texas. I live in the Southwest.

      If any of you lose your homes or anything, my heart is with you, because a family acquires a lot of priceless items that can never be replaced! God Bless You All!

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    • M100Spiral
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 10:47pm

      I was so busy reading your posts that I had no idea how extremely critical your situation really is. Apparently, Tropical Storm Lee had a part in your situation by bringing in the unwanted winds that started all those fires—more than 63 new fires—within a 24-hour period. Over 60,000 acres have burned so far!!! Over 400 hundred homes have been burnt to the ground. And, yes, the two casualties, a mother and a toddler did die today. Winds going 40 miles per hour!

      http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44398330/ns/weather/

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    • CrazyTexan
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 11:27pm

      M100,
      Thanks for the laugh, and the clarification! I needed that. It has been a few years since I watched the movie.

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  • Uncurable wound
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 1:45pm

    Perry is a bilderburg Rino,but I love Texas!
    Your in our prayers,stay strong…

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    • Kara_ite
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 8:44pm

      You are so right! I hope his 10,000. a month rental does not go up in flames like the Governor’s mansion. Damn I am gettin‘ tired of paying his and Anita’s rent. Did he have a home before he became Governor?

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    • JJ Coolay
      Posted on September 6, 2011 at 1:36am

      Uncurable, please explain to me exactly what the effect on your life has been from a group of “higher ups” meeting and discussing the world’s present state? They don’t implement law. They don’t rule over our land. The Bilderberg conspiracy has gotten so out of control. People say the word “Bilderberg” and everyone runs in fear.

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  • COFemale
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 1:44pm

    Too bad the tropical storm that hit New Orleans didn’t lean a little more left. Damn, thought I’d never ask anything to lean a little more left in my life.

    My heart goes out to these people who have lost their home from this fire.

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    • Mimi24
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 10:04pm

      None of this is funny, but the lean a little more to the left is. I know what you mean.

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  • Exrepublisheep
    Posted on September 5, 2011 at 1:38pm

    This is what Perry gets for challenging Bachman! When will he listen? We’re dooooomed!!!

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