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My parent's house is most likely gone
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 8:05 am
by v-rog
My parents live in the Texas hill country just Southeast of Bastrop (just off of HWY 71, Hidden Bluff). They were evacuated on Sunday and one of their neighbors reported loud explosions. It was most likely their large propane tank for the gas stove and the hot water heater. They only had enough time to gather up pictures and blankets before they were evacuated. The whole area has burned and HWY 71(between Smithville and Bastrop) is closed. They are currently in a hotel in Austin.
Re: My parent's house is most likely gone
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 8:16 am
by MoJo
I'm so sorry, I have lots of friends and family that live all over the Central Texas area. I'm praying for all affected by the fires and those fighting them.
Re: My parent's house is most likely gone
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 2:21 pm
by UpTheIrons
The Bastrop/Smithville area is the "extended backyard" of where I grew up. It is very sad to see what's happening. I was almost surprised that the fire jumped the Colorado, until I realized that there's very little water for a fire to jump. We're covered with the haze and smoke from that fire today, and the smell is in the air and the fires are well over 60 miles away.
Prayers ascend for my family and friends - and everyone else - in the area.
Re: My parent's house is most likely gone
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 4:01 pm
by OldCannon
We're still waiting for word, but it's almost 100% certain that my uncle's home was destroyed out in Bastrop as well. He, his wife, and his dogs got out ok though.
Re: My parent's house is most likely gone
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 6:50 pm
by 74novaman
Glad they are safe. In the end, everything else is replaceable. So sorry they have to experience that though.
Re: My parent's house is most likely gone
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 7:14 pm
by DONT TREAD ON ME
Prayers are being sent for your family and all the families dealing with this right now.
Re: My parent's house is most likely gone
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 7:22 pm
by gtrman66
This your mom or inlaws?
Prayers sent Rog.
Re: My parent's house is most likely gone
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 7:58 pm
by v-rog
My Mom's house outside Smithville. Thanks.
gtrman66 wrote:This your mom or inlaws?
Prayers sent Rog.
Re: My parent's house is most likely gone
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 11:15 pm
by strider67
Thoughts and prayers are with y'all...
Re: My parent's house is most likely gone
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:03 am
by UpTheIrons
I just learned that two people I know lost their homes in this fire so far. If it keeps up, I'll likely know even more victims.
Re: My parent's house is most likely gone
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:32 am
by fishman
Prayers sent. God bless them all.