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kathydwells

Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
Dec 20, 2004
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Lacey's Spring, Alabama
Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove

Sending prayers to all of you affected by this fire!!!!!
 

Camp Creek Kid

Christini Zambini
Feb 20, 2005
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Seacrest Beach
Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove

Yes, there is a burn ban in place.

F.Y.I. Seagrove Highlands is o.k. The fire dept. is using the parking lot as a staging area.
 

TreeFrog

Beach Fanatic
Oct 11, 2005
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Seagrove
Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove

Maybe they are gaining on it...

I just went upstairs to look that way and there's about 1/2 the smoke as earlier.

I'm afraid there might have been some houses earlier. There was black smoke along with the light-colored typical vegetation smoke.
 

Smiling JOe

SoWal Expert
Nov 18, 2004
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Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove

I was over by Tom Thumb right after the fire started and spoke to a couple of guys that are staying near by..said there was a loud explosion and then all hell broke lose...
Abe Drinkin said he heard that explosion and then a plum of white smoke eruptiong and all hell broke out. He said he saw a big natural gas access near the fire in that same area where the boom went off, and thinks it might ignited.
 
Apr 16, 2005
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Buckeye Country
Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove

Please God protect our beautiful Sowal, family and friends. Keep them safe, and our of harms way. Give the firefighters energy and strength to fight the fires and keep them contained.
In your name we pray, Amen
 

Beachbummette

SoWal Insider
Jul 16, 2005
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Birmingham and Watersound
Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove

Just talked to fire dept...5 homes lost at this time....they are still actively fighting the fire.

shelter has been set up at the South Walton High School Gym off of 331.

mandatory evacuation from Sommerset Bridge Road to 1 and a 1/2 miles east on 30-a.
 
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DD

SoWal Expert
Aug 29, 2005
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grapevine, tx. /On the road to SoWal
Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove

I've been reading all these threads with great sadness. Hope this situation/conditions improve soon!! I'll be thinking of all you owners and saying my prayers for you. SJ, that is so nice of you to offer to check on places.
 

Beachbummette

SoWal Insider
Jul 16, 2005
5,742
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Birmingham and Watersound
Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove

OK - as soon as SJ leaves to pump up my bike tires, I'm heading out with Bubba, Mikie and Catfish (Mayor of Seagrove) and all the PINk ingredients in my bicycle basket - think it will fit?

think you could drive by my house in seagrove and throw some of my crap in your basket?:dunno: :dunno: :sosad:
 

seagrover

Beach Fanatic
Nov 16, 2004
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Seagrove Beach, FL
Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove

think you could drive by my house in seagrove and throw some of my crap in your basket?:dunno: :dunno: :sosad:

Sure - you do realize this is a "bicycle basket" we are talking about here - I'll have all kinds of arms, legs and paws coming out of the sides!!!
 
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