Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Prayers for Folks Affected by Nearby Fires Today!

Here is update a few minutes ago about fire situation around Crane.  Request prayers for all involved.

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Fire in Crane County Causes Evacuations UPDATE 9:55 PM

UPDATE 9:55 PM
Many evacuees are now at the new Crane Elementary school Gym.

Nursing home is being evacuated to the hospital.

Basin Estates is being evacuated. The Crane County Sheriff’s Dept. says the fire started on E FM 1601 around 4 p.m.

N 385 16 miles north of Crane is closed.

Hwy 329 west of crane is closed to 1601.

Firefighters are battling two fires west of Crane County.

Emergency officials confirm tonight that a fire in Crane County has caused the evacuation of the nursing home. The facility is located on the West side of town. We're told the fire is located West of Crane and South of Highway 329. No word on the size of the blaze. Winds will push it from West to East.

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