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<blockquote data-quote="Dumpstick" data-source="post: 4236280" data-attributes="member: 41653"><p>Ain't it a ditch?</p><p></p><p>I've been in my place for over 30 years. In that time I've had close encounters with 4 wildfires, with the closest (still completely out of control) getting about 600 feet from me.</p><p></p><p>I've watched the planes dumping fire retardant less than a half mile from me. I've watched the helo buckets filling at a pond less than 400 feet away, flying close enough by the back porch that I could recognize pilots.</p><p></p><p> Scary times, especially with the power out. No power, no well pump, no water. The feeling of complete helplessness, just watching the fire come and knowing one can do nothing.</p><p></p><p></p><p>It's Oklahoma. Some dumbaxe with a lighter will burn the place down eventually. </p><p></p><p> Glad you came out safely, although somewhat scarred. Maintain that "fire free" zone around the house.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dumpstick, post: 4236280, member: 41653"] Ain't it a ditch? I've been in my place for over 30 years. In that time I've had close encounters with 4 wildfires, with the closest (still completely out of control) getting about 600 feet from me. I've watched the planes dumping fire retardant less than a half mile from me. I've watched the helo buckets filling at a pond less than 400 feet away, flying close enough by the back porch that I could recognize pilots. Scary times, especially with the power out. No power, no well pump, no water. The feeling of complete helplessness, just watching the fire come and knowing one can do nothing. It's Oklahoma. Some dumbaxe with a lighter will burn the place down eventually. Glad you came out safely, although somewhat scarred. Maintain that "fire free" zone around the house. [/QUOTE]
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