Fires again in Colorado

Our hearts are breaking as once again we have major fires in our state.

 

Right now we have 3 major fires burning.

 

Forest Fire Map

Big Meadows Fire 5 miles North of Grand Lake, CO.  Black Forest Fire near Colorado Springs , and Royal Gorge Fire near Canon City.

 

Big Meadows is 30% contained 353 acres and no structures have been damaged yet.

Google images. 

Black Forest fire which is in Colorado Springs area again is 5% contained 15,702 acres, 360 structures gone the first day, and many more are in danger.  This fire is  NE of where the fire was last year in the Mountain Shadows subdivision.  They are saying it is now the worst in Colorado history.

On Face Book today. 

Royal Gorge, outside of Canon City happened near the Royal Gorge Bridge, all the buildings are gone connected with Royal Gorge park area, the bridge sustained some damage but is in tact.  This fire is 40% contained, with 3,126 acres so far.

 

We have family near the Black Forest fire, our nephew and wife Doug and Jennifer.  They are 6 miles SE of the fire now.  Jennifer's cousin has lost her home. They were able to move farm animals and get a few possessions out ahead of the fire.

 

Please keep our precious state in your prayer!

 

Praying,

Ma and Pa