Behind the Tom Thumb in Seagrove, a new fire has just broken out!!! Two Fire trucks are on the scene and one more just arrived, and smoke is everywhere!!! Three smaller fires broke out around the larger one.
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SoWal Staff
Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove
Seagrover make sure the wheels on your bike have plenty of air in case you have to evacuate.
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I hear another set rolling down 30-A now - yikes!!!
Seagrover make sure the wheels on your bike have plenty of air in case you have to evacuate.
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SoWal ExpertAuthor
Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove
While I am unable to do anything today, if you own a place in this immediate area of the fire, and need for me to check and report on its status, send me a pm, including the address of your property, and I will get over there in the morning and report back on this board with a new thread. I am sorry to hear that houses are being lost, and I just hope that no lives are lost also. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. Houses can be replaced, even if they are greatly treasured.
While I am unable to do anything today, if you own a place in this immediate area of the fire, and need for me to check and report on its status, send me a pm, including the address of your property, and I will get over there in the morning and report back on this board with a new thread. I am sorry to hear that houses are being lost, and I just hope that no lives are lost also. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. Houses can be replaced, even if they are greatly treasured.
SoWal ExpertAuthor
Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove
Seagrover make sure the wheels on your bike have plenty of air in case you have to evacuate.I have a pump.
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SoWal Insider
Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove
save the kitty! i am having pinks there friday afternoon! she better save the pinks!
Seagrover make sure the wheels on your bike have plenty of air in case you have to evacuate.
:shock: :shock: :shock:
save the kitty! i am having pinks there friday afternoon! she better save the pinks!
Beach Fanatic
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....I am wondering about the storage units behind Beachside. Just got off the phone with my office Pelican, next to Trustmark and they are being evacuated at this moment and Kathy said things were worse. Pray.
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....I am wondering about the storage units behind Beachside. Just got off the phone with my office Pelican, next to Trustmark and they are being evacuated at this moment and Kathy said things were worse. Pray.
SoWal Insider
Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove
Praying hard!
Praying hard!
Beach Fanatic
Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove
Ditto. We will help out in any way as well.
While I am unable to do anything today, if you own a place in this immediate area of the fire, and need for me to check and report on its status, send me a pm, including the address of your property, and I will get over there in the morning and report back on this board with a new thread. I am sorry to hear that houses are being lost, and I just hope that no lives are lost also. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. Houses can be replaced, even if they are greatly treasured.
Ditto. We will help out in any way as well.
Beach Fanatic
Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove
I just got back from near the fire.
30A is blocked off from 395 to Eastern Lake. I overheard a Sheriff's radio saying they needed all available units to help with the evacuation. I've seen 4 Forestry trucks with big Caterpillars head up the road beside Cocoon's. Forestry also has a plane circling to observe. I was there 30 minutes and the smoke didn't diminish at all, so I'd say it's far from over. Looks like the majority of fire trucks, etc. are working near Tom Thumb. My neighbor just left to take water for a lady's dog, she was evacuated out of her house north of Cocoon's. Wind is still stiff out of the north.
I just got back from near the fire.
30A is blocked off from 395 to Eastern Lake. I overheard a Sheriff's radio saying they needed all available units to help with the evacuation. I've seen 4 Forestry trucks with big Caterpillars head up the road beside Cocoon's. Forestry also has a plane circling to observe. I was there 30 minutes and the smoke didn't diminish at all, so I'd say it's far from over. Looks like the majority of fire trucks, etc. are working near Tom Thumb. My neighbor just left to take water for a lady's dog, she was evacuated out of her house north of Cocoon's. Wind is still stiff out of the north.
Beach Lover
Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove
Mandatory evacuation ordered
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May 08, 2007
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A mandatory evacuation has been ordered for all areas near Ellis Road in Seagrove due to a raging wildfire in the area.
Residents can go to the Freeport Community Center, an area that just last yesterday was home to residents of the Black Creek community.
?It?s amazing,? said reporter Joyce Owen calling from the fire command center on County Road 30A. ?If this had been Seaside, it would have been a whole other story.?
Owen said she is still moving towards the fire with firefighters and has yet to reach the site.
?The sky is just filled with black smoke. You look to the north and you see beautiful blue sky. You do a 180 degree turn and you see nothing but smoke and darkness.?
Mandatory evacuation ordered
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May 08, 2007
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A mandatory evacuation has been ordered for all areas near Ellis Road in Seagrove due to a raging wildfire in the area.
Residents can go to the Freeport Community Center, an area that just last yesterday was home to residents of the Black Creek community.
?It?s amazing,? said reporter Joyce Owen calling from the fire command center on County Road 30A. ?If this had been Seaside, it would have been a whole other story.?
Owen said she is still moving towards the fire with firefighters and has yet to reach the site.
?The sky is just filled with black smoke. You look to the north and you see beautiful blue sky. You do a 180 degree turn and you see nothing but smoke and darkness.?
Beach Lover
Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove
I hope I'm not going to be homeless.
I hope I'm not going to be homeless.
Beach Fanatic
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?
save the kitty! i am having pinks there friday afternoon! she better save the pinks!
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?
Funnkalicious
Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove
This is so scary! Please be careful!
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?
This is so scary! Please be careful!
SoWal Staff
Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove
Seriously, please be ready to evacuate. You know how I freak out in these types of situations.
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?
Seriously, please be ready to evacuate. You know how I freak out in these types of situations.
Beach Fanatic
Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove
I just heard that the Shreiffs are getting ready to evacuate along 30 south of the fire.
I just heard that the Shreiffs are getting ready to evacuate along 30 south of the fire.
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove
Sending prayers to all of you affected by this fire!!!!!
Sending prayers to all of you affected by this fire!!!!!
Beach Fanatic
Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove
praying for you guys!!! I hope the cause for all these fires is found out. Do you guys have a burn ban? we do frequently, and it would be against the law here do drop a cig butt.
We are flooding here, wish I could send home w/ yall.
praying for you guys!!! I hope the cause for all these fires is found out. Do you guys have a burn ban? we do frequently, and it would be against the law here do drop a cig butt.
We are flooding here, wish I could send home w/ yall.
Christini Zambini
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.
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.
Beach Fanatic
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.
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.
SoWal ExpertAuthor
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.
bean
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
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
SoWal Insider
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.
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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SoWal Expert
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.
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.
SoWal Insider
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?
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?
Beach Fanatic
Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove
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!!!
think you could drive by my house in seagrove and throw some of my crap in your basket?
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!!!
SoWal Insider
Re: New Fire in SoWal -- Sommerset Beach - Seagrove
just run up on the third floor (you'd think i'd be skinny by now) and go the the gulf side of the house and save my vintage porcelain mermaid collection...they are very small...have the kitty's hold them.
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!!!
just run up on the third floor (you'd think i'd be skinny by now) and go the the gulf side of the house and save my vintage porcelain mermaid collection...they are very small...have the kitty's hold them.
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