Urgent Prayer Request: TN

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Urgent Prayer Request: TN

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Kindly pray. Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN are burning from a wildfire out of control. Lives have been lost, evacuations have taken place.

At least 250 buildings have burned including an apartment complex and 16 story hotel. They think it may be due to arson.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/11/29/3- ... essee.html
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Yes, my brother in law & family from Oregon were back there in a cabin with some friends and were caught by that fire. They escaped their cabin with pretty much the clothes on their back, and left clothes, purses, phones, wallets, bibles, computers, luggage, etc. in the cabin. Some of the clothes they had on had melted holes in them. They drove out with fire on both sides, thick smoke covering the road. Vehicles had heat damage such as melted bumpers. Some didn't take time to put on shoes. One person had on mismatched shoes. Lots of people were praying across the country last night.
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RZehr, I'm so sorry they went through that yet at the same time I'm glad they're alive and safe!
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my fil used to quote, "fire is a dangerous servant and a fearsome master."
(it may be part of another quote.)
joining others in prayer.
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Sending prayers
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Certainly. I have family around that area who have long loved Gatlinburg.
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Father, you are Lord of nature. We ask you to bring this horrendous fire under control, in Jesus name. Thank you for sparing lives of some loved ones, bring comfort to those who have lost family and friends and draw near to those who are in confusion and fear. Thank you
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You can see the timeline of events as well as new updates in this link
http://www.wbir.com/mb/news/local/gatli ... /357912872
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Forgot to mention: the timeline link for updates below was sent to me by a couple whose son is one of the firefighters on scene. At one point he was trapped when the fire surrounded him but he managed to get out. It's harrowing work for the Responders who are at risk for losing their lives too.
MaxPC wrote:You can see the timeline of events as well as new updates in this link
http://www.wbir.com/mb/news/local/gatli ... /357912872
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Sounds like it is pouring rain now. I've heard that they are warning for floods.
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