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Pray for California

chessylady — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 04:54:42 GMT

Over 2 million people are at risk in these fires. The Santa Anna winds are deadly. Thank you brave firefighters!

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september — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 05:02:24 GMT

I am praying!

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mzlg — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 06:01:22 GMT

@chessylady, in the rural area we live in (homes with acreage), we go though this every year (especially between Oct. through Dec.) and it is very scary. One year our area was taken by surprise when the fire jumped the freeways. The fireballs were sent hurdling, from miles away, at the homes & properties, because of the high winds and our home was one of the ones destroyed, but my family and furbabies escaped.

Our area is now under a Purple Flag Warning. This evening our winds have died down to about 30+ mph but come morning they will pick back up to 50+ or more. This morning a number of big rigs were blown off the freeway. Thankfully, the drivers were not seriously injured.

The power companies have turned off the power to some of our neighboring areas. I'm surprised that we are not among them, but thankful we're not. However, we do have a generator for these types of emergencies.

Some of my family members are among these responders and I have a deep appreciation for their hard work and sacrifices.

So yes, I am saying my prayers for all of these brave men and women helping to fight these fires and those assisting others.

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KitTkat — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 06:54:36 GMT

Praying for everyone who has lost their home that God will comfort them and strengthen them in this tragedy. Praying that those who are at risk of losing their home will be spared. Praying for protection for the firefighters. Praying for rain. Praying for peace on California at Christmas.

May God walk through the flames with all of these people to keep them safe from harm.

Isaiah 43:2

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qvcaddition — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 07:28:59 GMT

Up here in Northern can. We just went through, so we know the horror they are feeling. Our state devastated. Prayers are with and for everyone.

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beach-mom — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 07:34:29 GMT

I am adding my prayers. And I hope everyone, two-legged and four-legged, who has to evacuate gets out safely.

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meallen616 — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 10:45:19 GMT

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Big Sister — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 03:24:28 GMT

Some of you who are familiar with Southern California may recognize the names of some of these areas that are also dealing with fires:

Bonsall in northern San Diego County

Ojai

Carpenteria, on the coast

Murietta in Riverside County

La Conchita (which has a long history of land slides)

plus the others which are still burning that have been on the news for several days.

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Krimpette — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 12:13:31 GMT

I've been praying since it began. I can barey watch the news reports. How awfu for everyone. Praying it will all start improving soon. Prayers and good wishes to all impacted, as well as those brave firefighters.

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cherry — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 12:22:52 GMT

Be safe everyone. Bless the beasts and all the children

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goldensrbest — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 12:30:34 GMT

Don't forget the animals,horses are dying and wildlife.

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Meowshmarrow — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 14:29:18 GMT

It has been extreamely dry and windy here in Southern California.

In my county, over 4100 acres burned and 0% contained so far.

Sending prayers for all people and animals in these affected areas.

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mzlg — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 18:48:54 GMT

@Meowshmarrow, thoughts and prayers ... stay safe.

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3suwm5 — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 18:58:55 GMT

Absolutely!! Today they say that the winds are allowing them to make some headway. Continued prayers for the wind to stop and the firefighters to do their magic.

Prayers for all, stay safe everyone.

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Meowshmarrow — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 20:04:20 GMT

@mzlg

Thank you and God bless you!

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DiAnne — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 21:10:18 GMT

If you live outside of California it is hard to get information on these fires. You might get a blurb on the nightly news but not much else. The cable news channels certainly are not covering it like they do hurricanes, etc.

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shoekitty — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 02:58:10 GMT

I do pray that homes will be spared, pets recovered and there will be an end to this absoulite horror soon. I pray each and every person, animal and living being will be held close in this time of fear, stress and loss. I pray that there will be a miraculous end to this pain now i pray that all who are suffering will feel peace and glory right now.

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september — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 03:22:35 GMT

Praying this weekend, the winds will die down and the firefighters will get all these fires under control.