For those who don't know, Wolfcat (Jackie) and Shalyn (Kadaja) have been evacuated from their house in Colorado Springs because it is in an extremely high risk area for the fires. Shalyn is actually visiting me here in CA, but Wolfcat is still in CO and is staying in a safe area.

We don't know how far the fire will make it into the town, but it has already well into Colorado Springs. While there is a lot of hope that the fire will be stopped in time, there is a very real possibility that Wolfact and Shalyn's house will be hit by the fire. Many houses have already been lost, and many have been saved.

Prayers, and even well-wishes, are very greatly appreciated not only for Wolfcat and Shalyn, but for those who have already suffered the loss of their homes, and those who have homes that are in path of the fire- and perhaps especially for those who are on the front lines of the battle with the flames. I hear they have over 800 firefighters working tirelessly to save Colorado Springs. We have been listening to the scanner on the internet, and these people are doing absolutely everything within their power to protect lives, and save homes.

I can't really give frequent updates, but I'll post if anything changes significantly.

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-Calan

Liss Crest, Slytherin
Kalara Crest, Hufflepuff
Elizabeth Finley, The Moon

This is unfortunate. I hope for the best for everyone! Keeping a positive attitude all will turn out well.

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Gretta Wycosa - 1st year Ravenclaw

"There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin." - Linus van Pelt.

"We wouldn't want to corrupt the Romans!" - Peeves to Emily-Jade Hodgkins.

It's good to hear that they're both safe! I hope that the firefighters and community members of Colorado Springs stay safe as well.

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Sara Mason: Gryffindor 1st Year
Jessica Ashcraft: Ravenclaw 6th Year
Selena Senocen: Slytherin 7th Year

Si vous aimez quelqu'un, dites-le lui.

Colorado Springs is in my prayers, but it's a good thing Wolfcat and Shalyn are safe.

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Matthew Pace - Post 6th Year Ravenclaw

Just an update, the fire continues to burn its way into Colorado Springs, last I heard containment is still at only 5%. Wolfcat and Shalyn's house, to our knowledge, hasn't been reached by the fire yet. It's very difficult to tell exactly where the fire is based on the news, it moves much faster than can be reported. Last update showed the fire still was a distance away, but is heading in that direction. Thankfully, based on what I have seen in the maps, it does appear that the firefighting effort has put a significant dent in the ferocity of the flames, but it's far, far from over.

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-Calan

Liss Crest, Slytherin
Kalara Crest, Hufflepuff
Elizabeth Finley, The Moon

Yes, very far from over. I heard on the news about a week ago, a fire chief was discussing the fires. He said he couldn't even begin to estimate when they would have it under control, but if he had to guess, he would have said anywhere from three weeks to a few months. This was a week ago, the fires have grown much larger since then.

All my best wishes are with you and your family, dude.

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"The last man on Earth sat alone in a room.
There was a knock at the door."
-Frederic Brown

The last line of defense between the house and the fire is Centennial Road, a main road that forms a north-south barrier between their neighborhood and the fire. So far, the fire has not crossed the road, as of this morning. If it does, it is very unlikely the fire will be stopped in time before reaching the house.

Firefighters continue to save homes in the line of the fire, but many are being completely destroyed.

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-Calan

Liss Crest, Slytherin
Kalara Crest, Hufflepuff
Elizabeth Finley, The Moon

The fire continues to burn but firefighters have made significant progress. News reports say that structure damage has for the most part been stopped. Shalyn and Wolfcat's home has been downgraded to "pre-evacuation" which means they are not currently evacuated, which is great news. A simple shift in winds could change that back to a full evacuation, but for now, this news is very good.

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-Calan

Liss Crest, Slytherin
Kalara Crest, Hufflepuff
Elizabeth Finley, The Moon

Sorry for the late post. Wish I would've known they were evacuated, would've offered wolfcat a place to stay. Uhm... I'm fine for those who were worried. I am on the other side of the city. Thank you all for the thoughts and prayers for everyone here.

First Fire, now shootings... lets hope that's the end

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West Coltern:7th Year Ravenclaw EXPELLED
Steven Walker:7th Year Gryffindor