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likesmountains 52

(4,176 posts) Sat Jun 9, 2018, 04:09 PM Jun 2018

It is like hell on earth here today...hot,dry and gusty winds

https://durangoherald.com/articles/227755-220-more-homes-ordered-to-evacuate-saturday

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It is like hell on earth here today...hot,dry and gusty winds (Original Post) likesmountains 52 Jun 2018 OP

My son was ordered to evacuate nevergiveup Jun 2018 #1

It is a mass exodus right now.. likesmountains 52 Jun 2018 #2

nevergiveup

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1. My son was ordered to evacuate

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Sat Jun 9, 2018, 04:36 PM

Jun 2018

his condo at Purgatory Ski Resort this morning. He has worked in the area for 15 years and lives at the resort. The fire started 9 days ago and has continued to grow. The winds have increased the past couple of days which is the last thing they needed. Those evacuating will get police escorts to Durango.

likesmountains 52

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2. It is a mass exodus right now..

Reply to nevergiveup (Reply #1)

Sat Jun 9, 2018, 05:54 PM

Jun 2018

And the weather isn't going to improve for weeks. Huge plume of smoke now, roads closed, people grabbing their pets and evacuating with a short notice...

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