Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Is Greer still HERE? Wednesday Night Continues

#Gayla Bird
The co owner of Molly butler's is saying buildings are on fire
June 8 at 6:40pm · 
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            Kristi Spillman That is VERY possible at this time. Let's just stay positive : )....: (
            June 8 at 6:42pm · 
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            Kay Zahn AJ's note was sobering
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            Ellen Weinel Hickey That was posted early this afternoon. Google earth was not showing fire in area at that time??
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            Jennifer Stewart Google earth shows an image of our cabin in Greer from 3 years ago...
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            Ellen Weinel Hickey Google Earth has a fire indicator...shows temperature of area and fire. updated every 30 min? No sure how accurate?
            June 8 at 7:36pm · 
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            Gayla Bird here's a link my sister in law found that shows the most updated fire boundaries that we could find, scroll down about half way through page...www.wilfiretoday.com
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            Dawn Bailey Sherman Looking at that photo...looks like it's still outside of Greer. But there nonetheless...
            June 8 at 7:49pm · 
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            Kay Zahn Mark Wade just called me to confirm that they have NOT given up on Greer. Firefighers are still there and that's all he would confirm.
            June 8 at 7:51pm · 
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            Tami Collup Scheinman Jennifer, you have to open google earth, then go to inciweb and open their fire info link. All it gives you are the latest pinpoints of reported hot spots -not up to date satellite. With all this technology, you'd think they could, right??
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Richard L. Smith
My grandparents visited Greer in the 1920's - My parents honeymooned there in 1948 - We started coming up regularly in 1960, stayed at Wiltbanks every summer until we built our own place in Crosby Acres in 1983. Heartbreaking! A cabin can be replaced, but it will be a long time before the most beautiful place on earth recovers....
June 8 at 6:57pm ·
      
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            Tracy McCormick Ours is in Crosby Acres, too. My dad started building in the late 70s. Yes, a cabin can be replaced. Thank goodness for insurance. My fear is that nobody will want to rebuild on charred land, no trees, no forest. Greer would be gone and I don't think it would come back. :(
            June 8 at 7:08pm · 
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            Tami Collup Scheinman
            My parents are also in Crosby Acres. My Grandparents, the Tribers, bought the little one-room cabin on the corner and expanded it as we spent our summers there, riding horses in the meadow across from Molly Butler's, going there for the bes...t ribs I've had to this day, hiking all over Hall Creek and up the cinder mountain, walking all over Eager (by myself because it was SO safe!) After Grandpadaddy (John Triber) died, my parents, Chuck Clifford C. Collup and Gretchen moved there to rebuild it to their full-time home and have planted all four feet firmly in the community. My sister and I look forward to possibly retiring there one day. We lost my Grandpalady (Billye Jean Triber) less than a year ago, now Mom may be in danger of losing their home. I have such a knot in my stomach, I can't even tell you!

            (Mom, Dad, dogs, and RV are currently in Mesa, BTW, and ravenous for any info I can report off the web.)See More
            June 8 at 7:51pm · 
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June 8 at 7:57pm
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Kay Zahn
I just spoke with Mark Wade Fire Chief and he has confirmed that they HAVE NOT PULLED OUT OF GREER. There are firefighters there, and they have NOT GIVEN UP ON GREER.
June 8 at 7:50pm · Dawn Bailey Sherman and 18 others like this.
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            Beth Clements Dales Thank you, Kay. A glimmer of hope!
            June 8 at 7:51pm · 
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            Amy Duskey Thank You!!! We are not giving up on them and Greer!!! Be safe!!!!
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            Kay Zahn They are conducting back burns and working spot fires. He can't confirm exactly where, but they would NEVER GIVE UP GREER
            June 8 at 7:52pm · 
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            Melanie Whitlock so kay greer is on fire or not
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            Jo Ellen Dudley Say a prayer to keep the brave fire fighters safe while they fight to save the most beautiful place........
            June 8 at 7:53pm · 
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            Dawn Bailey Sherman We aren't giving up either! I LOVE GREER AZ!
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            Melanie Whitlock i would rather have safe firefighters
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            Kay Zahn Melanie, I hear what you hear, and it sounds like it is, but that they are still fighting it. Earlier it seemed like they had given it up to an inferno . . but it didn't seem clear. . . . Mark would ONLY confirm for me that they have not retreated and left Greer to burn.
            June 8 at 7:57pm · 
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            Jeremy Graham But are they in the south end or only up at Butterfly?
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            James David Porter
            Melanie, the best information we have now is that no fires have been detected in Greer as of yet, according to the satellite fire detection system called MODIS. Fire was rapidly advancing from the south up the east fork, as well as encroach...ing from the north near Heaven Scent Cabins, all afternoon. The fire was threatening to crest the entire eastern ridge, really. It has since slowed down considerably. Greer is not out of the woods yet, but for right now it is not burning.See More
            June 8 at 7:58pm · 
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            Melanie Whitlock one way in one way out hope the firefighters are all ok
            June 8 at 7:59pm · 
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            Kay Zahn I heard (unconfirmed and NOT from Mark) that there have been fires near Heaven Scent (which is on wonderland road, past butterfly lodge) so maybe? they retreated there to work that end . . . . I'm not sure, but the reports that the village was "engulfed" and they retreated to let it burn . . . are UNTRUE.
            June 8 at 7:59pm · 
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            Kathryn McKenna Wade Thank you so much Kay for the hope...
            June 8 at 8:00pm · 
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            Kay Zahn He confirmed nothing else about where, what or who.
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            Cyndee Haddock I hope that the FF's can find a little magic there and save that beautiful little town! God bless them, and Greer.
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            Kay Zahn ‎James David Porter I can't wait for tomorrows satellite images. . . don't they do them at night? and then during the day was see them pointing out the changes . . .
            June 8 at 8:02pm · 
#Rob Wasieko
The Google Earth fire detection and intensity sensors are showing low temp fire 1/3 mi E of the Tin Star, and 1/2 mi S of the Red Setter Inn. higher intensity fire E and S of the fire lines. not detecting fire E of the main road yet. perhaps if there are FF's on site, if the winds die as expected, the cool air settles in and the meadown and lakes do thier jobs, the damage will be contained to the East side of the town.
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            Rob Wasieko correction..no fire West of the main road yet
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#Ashley Lofgran Craig was added June 8 at 8:03pm · 

Courtesy Jason Bell of Cellular One Image from WebCam on Green's Peak
#Kay Zahn
Great news (sort of) stand by
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 Dawn Bailey Sherman standing by...
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#Kay Zahn
screen shot off web cam looking just east of Sunrise it’s getting a little dark so some stuff is hard to make out.
June 8 at 8:09pm ·
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Rob Barker where is that cam located in Greer?
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            Kay Zahn
            It's on a hilltop where the Cell towers are???? I'm asking for more into. But it has been confirmed that the Cell Site at the Community Center still has AC Power. He'd have lost it 5hours after power outage if that were the case. So thi...s morning we must have all lost our web cams and phone lines to a phone switch outage. But if we have power that means things like pumps from wells and sprinklers systems will work (mine is on)See More
            
            Rob Barker what time was this at?
            June 8 at 8:18pm · 
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            Kay Zahn I'm guessing by the daylight.. 6:30 ish
            June 8 at 8:19pm · 
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            Rob Barker a little bit of hope!!!!!!
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            Jen Cruz Thanks so much for the updates. Does anyone have a confirmation from an official that structures were lost in Greer? I know about the letter from the owner of MB. That seems official, but I'm holding out hope...
            June 8 at 8:28pm · 
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            Grace Alvarez this is the tower east of sunrise you know when you pass it on the highway kinda far from Greer but nonetheless somewhat helpful, I think. thank you.
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            Kay Zahn I'm not sure AJ had official info. Mark would NOT confirm for me so I'm worried that maybe something has been lost . . . I'll let you know here when I know.
            June 8 at 8:30pm · 
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            Grace Alvarez look at the map attached movement of flames has been north of Greer seems like the fire has a natural barrier with the creeks and small lakes going down the canyon where South Fork Ranch is located. I pray Greer is just smoke engulfed and not flames.
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Greer is Engulfed in Flames! Wednesday 6-8pm

#Kay Zahn
NO NO NO they have not given up Greer. I can't believe that . . . . if Greer were "engulfed" they'd have pictures . . . please? I will not believe it until I see pictures. . .I'm trying to call GFD now.
June 8 at 6:42pm · 
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            Alisa Cook Larson I agree...lets think positive!
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            David McCarthy Agreed!
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#Melanie Whitlock
i hear ya kay but im glad i have pics of the greer i know and love
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#Dan Rakosnik
just received from websmcd.com, that fire has reached 260, near the golf course
June 8 at 6:41pm · 
#Gayla Bird
you can read article from Allan of Molly Butlers at www.mollybutlerlodge.com/news
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#Sheri George
Praying for a miracle!
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#John Gladstone
i'm dead with grief
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#Cindy Kettering
Love and prayers from Bend, Oregon....may the reports be wrong.....
June 8 at 7:06pm · 
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#Nicki Ann Clarke Flores
Over the 33 years that I have lived in Tucson and now Benson, I have many many memories that I cherish from twice/yearly trips to Greer....this news sickens my heart.....PRAY FOR RAIN ARIZONA!!
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#Dan Rakosnik
some of this Greer stuff was being reported well before the fire actually reached the south end of greer, so my hopes are still high that earlier reported destruction is unsubstantiated
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            Dan Rakosnik on another very morbid note, I just read on websmcd that a fire fighter reported lots of dead elk and deer around Big Lake
            June 8 at 6:51pm · 
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            Kay Zahn aaaahwww
            June 8 at 6:53pm · 
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            David McCarthy Yeah I saw that. :(
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            David McCarthy I cant pull myself away from the computer, but this sux
            June 8 at 6:54pm · 
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            James David Porter The most up-to-date MODIS information shows threats from the south up the east fork, but the most serious threats to structures around the area of Heaven Scent. No fires have been detected by the system yet in Greer itself.
            June 8 at 7:08pm · 
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            Jesse E. Miles Miller I heard from FF, one structure lost.
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            Nicki Ann Clarke Flores I have stayed at Heaven Scent Cabins....this is just heartbreaking
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#Lois Johnson
My husband and I have been to Greer regularly the past few years....the most beautiful place I've been to, and so many great memories, like watching the beavers build their dams. We moved back to Florida la few months ago, but already was planning our next trip to Greer. My heart aches for everyone that has ever enjoyed the beauty of Greer, and for those that will now never know. At least I have my memories.
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#Dana Mueller
This place has a special place in my heart . . . It's so crappy what is happening . . . so hard to comprehend!
June 8 at 7:45pm · 
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June 8 at 7:49pm · 
#Adam Andrew Wallburg
I do some IT work for Larry the other owner of Mollys and if what AJ wrote is true I am just devastated... I lost track of the Mollys webcam like everyone else recently and have been unable to reach larry since for an update, Fingers crossed that this is not true, I had my first experience in Greer about a month ago and EVERYONE was so hospitable and treated us wonderfully, I would hate for such a tragedy to happen to such a beautiful place and such great people....
June 8 at 7:27pm · 
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            Adam Andrew Wallburg actually I just heard back from Larry, he confirmed what AJ is saying....
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            Melanie Whitlock no its really on fire
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            Adam Andrew Wallburg omg....im heartbroken for these guys
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#Kay Zahn 
Mark Wade just called me to confirm that they have NOT given up on Greer. Firefighers are still there and that's all he would confirm.
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Minutes tick by like HOURS - Wednesday 5pm

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June 8 at 4:53pm · 
#Kay Zahn
God Bless Greer it's not good. . .
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            Tami Collup Scheinman I'm going to cross my fingers (and toes) that Sgt. Stein who has been forecasting on www.wallow.us is right and that the wind will die down very quickly around 5pm your time and maybe they can fight it back.
            June 8 at 4:56pm
#Robin Johnson
Oh I am so sad and heartbroken. Generations of my family have visited Greer for over 50 years. It is my favorite place on earth. I have prayed so hard for it to be spared.
June 8 at 4:54pm 
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#Cyndee Haddock
Hello everyone. Back here in Alabama we are praying for Greer tonite. My great aunt and uncle lived there for many years, until they passed in the early 90's. I have visited many times, and Greer holds a special place in my heart. Praying for all of you and for that beautiful little town.
June 8 at 4:59pm ·
#Kay Zahn
NO reports of structure fires in Greer. Only ground crews pulled out . . Air crews will keep fighting. . . per Channel 3
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#Matthew Camacho
Channel 3 reporting firefighters pulled back to the butterfly museum area.
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            Kay Zahn that's a good sign, that they may be looking to go back in when they get the word.
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#Teresa Frevola
Greer has been the backdrop to a lifetime of happy family memories..if only all the tears could rain down. My prayers to the kind people who make this piece of heaven on earth their home.
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#Stephanie Lundell
The Fire Fighters, pilots and the ground crews are my HEROES!!! 
Kick that fire's butt!!!
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            Kay Zahn I second that !
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            Judy Krick Please God!
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#Evan Bornmann
http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/region_northern_az/other/fear:-new-spot-fire . . 
This is a little more concrete, though it doesn't say which fork the fire is in
CONCERN: Spot fire moves near Greer
www.abc15.com

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            Tami Collup Scheinman Good info -thanks.
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#Lucy Dickens
Hello, this is my first post here. My name is Lucy Dickens and Allan and Mary Jane Johnson are some of our very closest friends. My heart breaks for you all, I stand in prayer. I am also an artist and was just putting the final strokes on the second of my new Greer paintings, unbelievable! I have just sent out a newsletter with a tribute to Greer, and a plea for help, along with my paintings. I don't know how to share it here but it is on my Fan Page. Please view and share and lets see how we can help together. Blessings, Lucy
Lucy Dickens, Soul Expressions Art
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Kay Zahn Lucy, I like your paintings. Thanks for sharing. Stay in touch. I'm going to send you a message about a group you may like . .
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#Kay Zahn
Elaine - OMG are you MY Elaine Greenburg?
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            Elaine Greenberg Kay, we now live in Charlotte, NC. We used to own a wonderful log home in Greer when we lived in Tucson. What does it mean that the firefighters pulled out? Because they can't do anything? I am in tears. I agree. Greer is Heaven.
            June 8 at 5:41pm · 
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            Kay Zahn I own that home now.
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            Elaine Greenberg Kay, what do you mean "My" Elaine G...?
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            Elaine Greenberg Oh no, Kay, my husband just recognized your name. Is the house still up???
            June 8 at 5:43pm · 
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            Kay Zahn I hear Firefighters are back at Butterfly lodge, they were ordered out for safety, but I'll bet they WANT back in . . . spot fires on the south end and it's a guess that they are burning on the EAST side, based on other info.
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            Kay Zahn Yes. We have a metal roof now, and have the sprinklers running everyday . . . for days. . . we evacuated Saturday, but it's our second home, so I'm in Tempe working the phones and internet like a ma woman.
            June 8 at 5:44pm · 
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            Kay Zahn mad woman ;) - I have heard of NO structures burned in Greer, just spot firesl
            June 8 at 5:46pm · 
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            Elaine Greenberg Thank you soooo much for the update.
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            Yolanda Griswold Thanks Kay for the update.
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#Stephanie Lundell
Heaven help Greer!!!!
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            Ruth Quist Gurr I always thought Greer WAS Heaven..
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            Dan Rakosnik That's because it is to all of us.
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June 8 at 6:04pm · 
#Kay Zahn
Hi Belinda :) please post any news you may have. We have just heard the confirmations that Firefighters pulled out of Greer - back to Butterfly Lodge :(
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            Belinda Tilford I don't have any news just trying to find out myself. My brother and his family have lived in greer for about 12 years now. So sad
            June 8 at 5:44pm · 
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            Kay Zahn Are you Tom‎'s sister?
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            Belinda Tilford Yes that would be me
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            Belinda Tilford We were just up there for Maleyna's graduation and left last Friday. Cleaned the carpets for Tom and Irene cabins.
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            Kay Zahn So many ups and downs . . .. I am getting sea sick . . I hope Tom and Irene and family are safe and sound.
            June 8 at 5:54pm · 
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            Belinda Tilford Tom and Irene are in Pinetop staying with friends. Mollie is down here in Tucson with my parents, Maleyna is at NAU and Kaleigh is in Kansas City. Praying for a miracle. Feeling a little sea sick myself
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Kay Zahn
Latest News is ground crews ordered back from village of Greer (to Butterfly Lodge) Spot fires are being fought with air tankers .. . . I'm sure the FFighters on the ground WANT back in . . . .
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            Melanie Whitlock this is soooo sad hope it all ends well in greer LOVE that place
            June 8 at 5:57pm · 
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            Lucy Dickens Where is butterfly Lodge?
            June 8 at 6:04pm · 
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            Kay Zahn Just past the fire station on your way IN to town . . on the other side
            June 8 at 6:05pm · 
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            David McCarthy I hear they will be bringing in a 747 air tanker in the morning. Why have they waited to this point?
            June 8 at 6:19pm · 
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            Kay Zahn I believe they have all of the other equipment in other areas. None of this monster is contained yet, and there are multiple communities.
            June 8 at 6:20pm · 
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            Jeremy Graham I'm afraid they'll put the air tankers on Eagar and not Greer. :(
            June 8 at 6:23pm · 
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            Jeremy Graham The winds have been gusting above 35 MPH all afternoon, which means the air support was grounded. Winds starting to drop below that threshold now.
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            Jeremy Graham David, there's about 100 questions of "Why didn't they...?" and "Why didn't they sooner..."? Very frustrating/angering/upsetting/depressing.
            June 8 at 6:26pm · 
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            John Gladstone Why can't the fire just STOP!
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            David McCarthy It is frustrating for sure.
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            John Gladstone Yah, I'm just sitting here and praying to God.
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            John Gladstone ‎2000 miles away, all I can do is pray
            June 8 at 6:29pm 
#Rebecca Lewis
Thank You Kay! My prayers are with everyone evacuated, all the Fire Fighters, and all the Red Cross members that are helping at this difficult time! I live in Lakeside and my heart aches. This is such a flash back feeling of the Rodeo-Chedeski Fire...
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David McCarthy
So did the webcam get toasted, or did the power go down?
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            John Gladstone i think they said that it was power downage
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            Jeremy Graham Power was shut off to all 3 Greer webcams and Sunrise webcam around 9:30 AM this morning.
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            David McCarthy Not cool.
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            Kay Zahn Yes, sorry. Just power went out. . .
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            Kay Zahn I'm more sorry that without power my sprinklers won't work.
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            John Gladstone I can't stand this, why wont the fire just STOP for good. I think the world should stop and pray for all those fighting the fires and for the safety of Greer.
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#David McCarthy
saw this on a web page, "Confirmed – Greer is on fire from the Owner of Molly Butlers (He’s hearing of structures burning)" http://www.wesmcb.com/
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#Jennifer Stewart
Letting Greer go? Just heart breaking. Letter from Allan Johnson.
Wednesday, June 8 at 3 pm - From Allan Johnson, Co-Owner of Molly Butler Lodge & Greer Cabin Keepers Dear Family and Friends, In starting, we want to . . . 
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            Elaine Greenberg Such a terribly sad letter Allan.
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            Kathryn McKenna Wade This is awful news... I can't believe that Greer is in flames...
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            Jamie Schaffer McGuire I am sick..it feels like a bad dream...
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All News Seems to be BAD News-Wednesday afternoon

#Scott Pace
I am getting word that Bob Pollock just left town because he didn't feel comfortable staying with fire approaching. That is 2nd hand message, I don't want to(speak) for him. He had a waiver to stay, and just left. It doesn't sound good at all.
June 8 at 3:32pm ·  
 
o  Kay Zahn DARN. . . I mean I'm glad if Bob left . . but darn !
            June 8 at 3:32pm · 
o Scott Pace - can you confirm that firefighters are still in Greer?
            June 8 at 3:39pm · 
Dan Rakosnik
Like??????????
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           Kay Zahn Like they are pulling firefighters out????? Can't be TRUE. I'm still checking
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            Pam Walrath What is it?
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            Kay Zahn Not confirmed yet . . . don't panic
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#Kay Zahn
I just heard something worse than Bob Pollock leaving . . .
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            Scott Pace What did you hear. To be honest, your site as been the most reliable source of information I have seen during all of this, so I wanted to share.
            June 8 at 3:39pm · 
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            Kay Zahn I don't want to cause panic . . really hold on
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            Kay Zahn coming from Marcee Walker . . . can't confirm with anyone IN the area, and waiting to hear where she heard it
            June 8 at 3:41pm · 
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            Tami Collup Scheinman Ok - educated the non-currents or non-locals. Bob Pollack?
            June 8 at 3:42pm via Kay Zahn Local Realtor who signed a waiver and wanted to stay
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I'm getting word that some of the GFD is pulling out of town. . . trying to confirm if that's precautionary . . or even true . . . or if Hot Shots are loosing ?????
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            Jeannine Leslie will keep praying for you guys, keep us posted as best you can and thanks for all the updates.
            June 8 at 3:48pm · 
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            Tami Collup Scheinman Could be going to help Eager? Maybe? (fingers crossed!)
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#Stephanie Lundell
Does anyone know if Greer is on FIre???
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            Kay Zahn got it thanks
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            William Robbins Thank you for the add. Greer has always been a special place for our family from it's early history. Sending my thoughts and best wishes to all fighting the fires that threaten our gem.
            June 8 at 3:35pm · 
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            Kay Zahn It's getting bad . .
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            William Robbins I have heard bad news from some in the area, praying for a miracle.
            June 8 at 3:36pm · 
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            Alisa Cook Larson Is the fire actually in the town of Greer now or on the outskirts?
            June 8 at 3:37pm · 
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            Alisa Cook Larson Our family has a cabin down past Antle Ridge.
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            William Robbins We should have updates soon.
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            Kay Zahn Alisa, MY cabin is up past Antler Ridge . . too . .
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            Alisa Cook Larson Sorry to hear this Kay. Thanks for trying to keep us all informed. We are praying and hoping all will be well.
#Scott Pace
Hey everyone, this may be a tragic day for Greer. Allan Johnson with Molly's has been keeping in contact with good sources in fire teams, etc. The word is Greer is being engulfed at this time. Hearsay, at this point
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            June 8 at 4:01pm · 
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            Scott Pace I hope this is inaccurate.
            June 8 at 4:06pm · 
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            Kay Zahn The ABC15 update a few minutes ago, sort of sounded like it WAS pushing IN to Greer .. .
            June 8 at 4:07pm · 
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            Kay Zahn Just the way she pointed at the map . . .
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            Dan Rakosnik Phoenix news channel 3 starts @ 4:30, they seem to have the best coverage of our local news sources on the fire
            June 8 at 4:18pm · 
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            Marie Zahn This morning it looked like Greer might be spared, looking at the map & direction of the wind. I'm horrified to hear this has changed. I haven't stopped praying for you all and will continue to do so. Greer is so beautiful, such a little slice of heaven. It makes me sick to my stomach to have it's beauty and it's homes threatened. My prayers are with you.
            June 8 at 4:24pm ·
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#Kay Zahn
I just spoke to ‎Kristi Spillman and Mike Michael E Carter II and they are hanging around a place in Pine Top/Show Low with firefighters on laptops . .they the FF's will NOT confirm what we are saying about fire in Greer. . . .
June 8 at 4:24pm · 
#Kay Zahn
Channel 3 is reporting that the firefighters are leaving, but they won't confirm that either.
June 8 at 4:30pm · 
#Kay Zahn
‎Dan Rakosnik just spoke with Mark wade, fire is in greer at the south end and he thinks it will be heading up the north fork side (NE) in the direction of Heaven Scent cabins. He's in Oklahoma trying to get back . .
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            Kay Zahn yes - East side of the valley . . .but from the SOUTH ? that's the whole distance !!!
            June 8 at 4:28pm · 
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            Kay Zahn I feel like I can't breathe . . . . like the smoke is coming from my keyboard.
            June 8 at 4:29pm · 
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June 8 at 4:36pm · 
#Kay Zahn
Forest Service is confirming that they are backing Firefighters OUT of Greer for their Safety. . . Not to move to Eager/Spngrvle .. but out of Greer for safety
June 8 at 4:38pm · 

#Kay Zahn
John Helmich Us Forest Service . fire coming from the South end of Greer.
June 8 at 4:39pm · 
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June 8 at 4:39pm · 
#Ruth Quist Gurr
Spent every summer of my childhood camping in Greer... Heartbroken.
June 8 at 4:40pm · 

#Pam Walrath
Kay do you have a cell number for mark wade or any GFD folks?
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            Yolanda Griswold Our cabin is near the Butterfly Lodge museum. I am sick to my stomach.
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            Dan Rakosnik channel 3 just reported that all fire fighters are being completely pulled out of greer to 260
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#Megan Mario
Thoughts and prayers are with Greer....truly heartbroken.
June 8 at 4:50pm ·  
#Stephanie Lundell
Is it up Wiltbank Ave yet???
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            Kay Zahn It sounds like it's the EAST side . . so NOT Wiltbank which is on the other side.
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            June 8 at 4:52pm ·

Noon Wednesday - Desperately Waiting for any News.

#Kay Zahn
Here's the map that was sent with that message. 
Map is from NOON and the Red Arrows show the advance, since the map was printed.
June 8 at 1:58pm · 
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June 8 at 2:34pm · 
#Roy B. Laos - Just got word that there is fire on the upper east ridge near the (Montlure Camp)!! The winds are gusting to 35 to 40 mph. 
This fire is also travailing fast towards West Eagar and nearing Table Top Mesa in
Eagar. I think the rest of Springerville will be evacuated some time within the next 12 hours.
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            Kay Zahn Yes, the end of East Fork . I'm SURE the Hot Shot Crews are on it. They are standing there. Ready for JUST THAT sort of thing. The Fire lines have been cut, and they're just making sure it doesn't jump . . it will a little, but the winds are still with GREER. . . against Eager, but with Greer.
            June 8 at 2:29pm ·
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June 8 at 2:48pm ·  
#Matt Finch:
 Big update. There are 2 engines posted up by Pete's Flume so I went and talked to them. First, some bad news. He was in Nutrioso last night and lost 2 homes that he personally fought, keep Nutrioso and Alpine in your prayers, the fire won't... seem to le...ave them alone. South Mountain in Alpine, arguably the prettiest peak on the mountain, has been nuked, so has one side of escudilla. Some good news though, he said it isn't a total loss up on top. There has been massive damage, yes, with a lot of nuking, but there are also a lot of areas where he said it looked like a slow burn went through, almost like a controlled burn. He hasn't made it to the big lake area, but let's keep our fingers crossed it was slow up there. He showed me the map of the lines they are making around town, the dozer lines and areas they plan to burn. Good news, the fire in grapevine above 26 bar was a spot fire that took off, it hit the dozer lines they made, and the lines held. That spot fire is under control, no homes lost. They haven't been able to back burn anything above 26 bar to point of the mountain unfortunately. So any fires seen yesterday evening were spot fires, and the fire coming down water canyon is part of the main fire as well. They tried backburning last night, but the temperature dropped and it was unsuccessful. He said mother nature is working directly against them. It is hard to burn lines at night because the temperature drops don't let the fire go far, then during the day the winds make it too hazordous, so they are relying on dozer lines more than fire. He said the same thing happened last night with the sipes line. The temperature drops didn't let the back burn go very well, so they are bringing in additional dozers this morning to widen the line that way. The are making a dozer line from the forest service service station just a hundred yards south of Haws park and taking it frm there to the Big Lake highway following private property boundaries. They can't touch private property because of liabilitys until it is on fire, but they can't do preventative like cutting trees, etc. without homeowners permission. The spot fire last night came within 1/2 mile from school bus road, among houses but none lost. They are doing great work and he said they have loaded the area up with personnel and machinery. Bad news now, the main wall hasn't come down, but is only a few miles out, still around the brown sawmill area coming down. Winds are already really picking up and because of the slow backburn last night the line above Amity hasn't really been established or widened, now it is up to the dozers. He said he was from the Payson area and has been in this position before, so he wanted to be honest and straightforward. He said it is his opinion that they will lose some structures today because the wind is just too strong and it is moving too fast. He doesn't think anything North of School Bus has much to worry about, but they are concerned with the areas above 26 bar in the Spanish Trails, Elk Crest area. On a positive note, he also said around Alpine and Nutrioso he has seen the best work he has ever seen fighting this thing and protecting houses, so the best of the best are on it. It should have been a lot worse as far as structures lost goes, but they have worked miracles. So, the area is in the most capable hands, but this is a raw show down between man and Mother Nature, so let's pray for divine interventionFinch: See More
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            Kay Zahn I don't recognize many locations until they talk of 26 bar . . that's South of 260 between Greer and Eager. It is GOOD to hear that it's the BEST FIREFIGHTING ever seen . .
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June 8 at 3:32pm · 
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June 8 at 3:37pm 
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June 8 at 3:38pm 

Don't leave the TV or computer - Wednesday is a LONG Day

#Kay Zahn
http://www.abc15.com/generic/news/live-video
June 8 at 10:09am ·
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Firefighters are working and incredible plan (I am SO IMPRESSED)
June 8 at 10:11am · 
#Kristi Spillman
Still waiting for news and it's still 0% containment. Eagar has been evacuated as of last night any many families are with us in Pinetop area. Greer is in okay shape at this point. We'll head over to the shelter for an update soon.
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June 8 at 10:25am · 
#Kay Zahn
News conference just described the efforts in GREER. They have "structural" protection in place (multiple engines) and multiple personnel in town working residence, moving wood piles and other things to make it easier to fight a spot fire if they come. I am SOOOOO IMPRESSED I could cry. It's been a long week, already.
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            Susan Lammon We love Greer too! We spent many wonderful vacations there, it is truly God's country. Thank you for the news and updates on the fire. I am continuing to pray for all.
            June 8 at 10:28am ·  
#Kay Zahn
Not to bring us any further "down" but ATF just reported: fire at Greer Lodge last month was arson.
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#Scott Pace
Link to Molly Butler Lodge Channel 3 Camera....it is a 15 minute interval picture from a camera pointing to the back valley of Greer.
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I just heard word that a fire had broken out on the ridge line above Montlure. The Molly's camera looks very smoky from that angle. Any better intel??
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            Kay Zahn I lost my last (of 3) webcams and can't tell either . . but that news conference a few minutes ago gives me all the confidence in the world that they are standing by, fighting those spot fires. . . .
            June 8 at 10:36am · 
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            Kay Zahn If they have a recorded video of that conference I'll find a link
            June 8 at 10:37am .
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            Scott Pace Outstanding! Molly Butler Lodge Camera is still operational.
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            Kay Zahn I'm putting that note on my site now. I have the link, but I'll make sure they know it's working. . .
            June 8 at 10:38am · 
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            Kay Zahn Not sure Scott, your last image is the same time as my last one . . I know I've lost contact with mine . .
            June 8 at 10:39am · 
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            Dawn Bailey Sherman Kay, do you know how much we appreciate you staying on top of all this for us????
            June 8 at 10:39am · 
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            Kay Zahn Dawn, thanks to YOU for helping me feel now so alone. .
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            Scott Pace Your right, I just noticed that the last feed was at 9:30 a.m. Hate being blind right now.
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            Kay Zahn me too . . . .
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            David B. Nelson Thank you Kay!
            June 8 at 11:17am · 
#Kay Zahn
I don't know why folks are being required to "join" this page . . but from what it appears, you can add your friends to the group too. I think. But everyone gets in. . it used to be a "page" now it is a "group" and it is different from the admin view.
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            Dan Rakosnik Morning Kay, Are you surprised that the Greer Lodge fire was determined to be arson? I heard all over town that that is what many expected.
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            Kay Zahn Not surprised at all . . . I screamed it (via blog) the minute I heard it. I'm so shocked by all of this other news, that I'd forgotten about that fire (not really) until I saw that ABC15 new report. So much to think about .. . eh?
            June 8 at 11:06am · 
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We are praying that the fires are contained and no damage to Greer! Many are praying...
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            Kay Zahn I would hate to be God right now. Too many prayers for wind changes and rain. . . but so far, I swear it seems that someone is looking out for everyone . . .lots of "could be worse" stories . . .
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            David B. Nelson Trust me, He can handle it...
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#Kay Zahn
calls to Greer Fire Dept won't go thru now. . . busy signals only . . . I'll BET it's the switch in Eager that's down. . . It's a FAST busy, like the switch is out, not the other party is on the line. . . .
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            Ginny Dickert McCormick Our answering machine no longer picks up and Molly's webcam stops at 9:30, so I think they've cut the power.
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            Kay Zahn I thought that too, but my alarm system (and many others) have not given power failure signals. . so I'm thinking it IS THE PHONE switch, because that's where we get internet for our web cams too.
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#Kay Zahn
I'm thinking the power is still ON in Greer. The Phone switch (in Eager) is down or overwhelmed. If I get power outage signals from our alarm system, I'll let you know. But as of now, I'm betting it's only phones out, and we still have power.
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Both the cams at molly butler and the montgomery cabin stopped showing new feeds around 9:30 as did the cam out at sunrise, so looks like the whole area is down, not sure if its power or phones but none of them are working right now. Keeping all of you in my prayers. My husband and I have been coming to the eastern white mountains (...greer, alpine, hannigan) for over 23 years now. It's always been our little place of heaven on earth. We know all of those forest roads like our own neighborhood streets, so sad to see this happening, just breaks my heart, but am hopeful that some of the beauty of this magnificent corner of the earth will remain intact!See More
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#Kay Zahn
Shop at BASHA'S and THANK THEM for sending truck loads of food to the White Mountains for the firefighters who are working their tails off !!!!
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            Katy Holditch I saw that last night on the news. Thank you Bashas.
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           Tami Collup Scheinman I looked them up to see if they had an East Coast equivallent that I could patronize. No such luck. :(
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June 8 at 1:01pm · 

The Bear Takes Aim at Greer - Wednesday June 8th begins.

#Kay Zahn
Wow the smoke has cleared a LOT in Greer . . . Still holding strong. Back burning may have worked (for a while . . again) I'm going to get on the phones and have a look around this morning, and will let you know if I know anything .if you all do the same !!!
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            Pam Walrath Thank you for your updates it helps us that aren't in the area
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            Kay Zahn Before the big evac. my friends were there TELLING me what was going on, now they are in hotels and such, ASKING me what's going on!
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            Pam Walrath I imagine! My folks are Bob and Judy Cline and they decided to take refuse down in the valley until evacuation is lifted.
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            Kay Zahn Oh HI PAM . . . Bob and Judy are a couple of the folks I'm keeping tabs on. I saw them minutes before I left on Saturday, and then they checked in from the hotel in PineTop . . . and then I didn't know where they went . . . thank you ;)
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            Judy Krick Waiting for your update -- you are one of our best sour
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            Judy Krick I knew it was going to be hard to be down here in the Valley an
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            Ginny Dickert McCormick Thank you for keeping us updated!
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            Kay Zahn Go to http://www.abc15.com/generic/news/live-video for live feed on meeting RIGHT NOW
            June 8 at 9:57am · 
From local evacuated to Eager, 20 min. ago: 2.5 miles from Greer, spot fires shooting out 3 miles from any direction of this inferno. Don't get any closer than this! Feels like it's the bottom of the 12th inning, 2 outs, bases loaded, game 7.....S. Fork just bailed out and Tom Pifer said spot fires have started raining out of the sky at S. Eagar. The war for Eagar is on...I'm confident, Hotshots from other states just keep piling in. May Greer live forever.
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            Kay Zahn A little dramatic, but you can "hear" what they are up against. The Fire Service said they were going to do "back burns" in that area. Let's hope that's them !!!
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            Kay Zahn The comment above came 20 minutes ago . . the friend was evacuated Monday ;)
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            Pamela Train Krasta ughhh this is just so horrible....
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            Kay Zahn There are Hotshots standing by all around Greer and Eager . . and the winds seem much calmer, but as we know this fire makes it's own weather. If you look at the maps you can see just how effective they were at saving Alpine, Nutrioso and surrounding areas. These folks are doing there job and doing it well !
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            Kay Zahn My guess is that they are just turning them out . . I know they did that with 50 head of horses in Alpine and over 40 came back. Horses will run to safety however, cattle will stand there and turn into dinner.
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            Katy Holditch Steak on the hoof.
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#Kay Zahn
This article says they may start cutting electricity in the affected areas. . . NO . . my web cams . . . I need them . . . . but if they go, you'll know why !
www.azcentral.com  Arizona fires: No end in sight as Wallow continues to grow, The mammoth Wallow Fire continued its relentless advance Tuesday, forcing the evacuation of a major part of Eagar amid rolling power outages and reports of gasoline shortages.
#Gayla Bird
This was just posted on ..Big Lake Arizona
UPDATE UPDATE!!!!!!! As of 8:30AM we have learned that all structures are intact. They did have a few hot spots, but those hard working fire fighters have been working hard to keep the Big Lake recreation area mostly untouched. They have now set up a base camp at Big Lake and Crescent Lake. This is great news. Thank you all for your kind words and prayers. :-) Praise the Lord!
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            Dawn Bailey Sherman Praise God! I am so overwhelmed by the daunting task these firefighters have faced. Our hearts, prayers & positive thoughts go out to you all!
            June 8 at 9:35am ·
#Kay Zahn
Here's a link to some great pictures from the The Peaks.
These photos of firefighters standing bywill make you feel a LOT better !
Photos Courtesy of The Peaks
www.PeaksAz.com
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Kay Zahn The folks at The Peaks went to get their food (with an escort)to donate to the evacuation center . . . 
Thanks YOU Guys ROCK
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Dawn Bailey Sherman I LOVE THIS!!!
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