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David Whitbeck
Film Handler

Posts: 70
From: Tempe, AZ
Registered: Jun 2001

posted 06-20-2002 08:35 PM

Sorry this doesn't have to do with film, but we're almost on fire. There's a 70,000 acre or so fire burning about 15-20 miles from our theatre here and we're just waiting to be evacuated. I'm sure it's on the national news so you can check it out. Still, the show goes on...

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Joe Redifer
You need a beating today

Posts: 12859
From: Denver, Colorado
Registered: May 99

posted 06-20-2002 10:18 PM

Only 70,000 acres? That's nothin'! Up here in Colorado we have probably a dozen 100,000+ acre fires currently burning all within 1 mile of my home!

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David Whitbeck
Film Handler

Posts: 70
From: Tempe, AZ
Registered: Jun 2001

posted 06-20-2002 11:48 PM

Uhmmm, I'm pretty sure you had ONE 160,000 acre fire....

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Joe Redifer
You need a beating today

Posts: 12859
From: Denver, Colorado
Registered: May 99

posted 06-21-2002 12:33 AM

Yes, we have one that large and it is still burning. The next one is about 65,000 acres right now and it's out of control. Plus smaller ones scattered troughout the state. Also, did you see the

in my post?

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Jason Burroughs
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 654
From: Allen, TX
Registered: Jun 99

posted 06-21-2002 09:24 AM

Joe,

That's what you get for playing with that nitrate film again!

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John Pytlak
Film God

Posts: 9987
From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922
Registered: Jan 2000

posted 06-21-2002 09:52 AM

Have the fires affected print delivery, power supply, or attendance at your theatres?

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Mark Gulbrandsen
Resident Trollmaster

Posts: 16657
From: Music City
Registered: Jun 99

posted 06-21-2002 11:56 PM

I've been here in Aspen, CO the last month or so and its starting to get very hazy here from all the fires.
Mark @ GTS

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David Whitbeck
Film Handler

Posts: 70
From: Tempe, AZ
Registered: Jun 2001

posted 06-22-2002 01:10 AM

We're up to at least 130,000 acres now. It's been pretty slow being as how half the mountain has evacuated. We got Minority Report on time and haven't had any power problems so far. It's pretty fun to watch, I'm kind of hoping for a day off.

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Paul G. Thompson
The Weenie Man

Posts: 4718
From: Mount Vernon WA USA
Registered: Nov 2000

posted 06-23-2002 07:19 PM

David, according to the news reports, you are indeed on fire. The report indicated your town has been asked to evacuate, and I certainly hope you and your loved ones, along with all the people living in your town are safe.

My best wishes to you all.

Paul

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David Favel
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 764
From: Ashburton, New Zealand
Registered: Feb 2002

posted 06-23-2002 07:56 PM

I see that 100 or so New Zealand fire fighters are on standby to fly over & assist.

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Bobby Henderson
"Ask me about Trajan."

Posts: 10973
From: Lawton, OK, USA
Registered: Apr 2001

posted 06-23-2002 08:00 PM

The headlines are indeed saying Show Low is indeed in the path of this 50 mile wide wall of fire. Apparently the two large fires burning in the area have merged into one massive fire that, by the numbers, may be even larger than the Hayman Fire burning in Colorado.

My parents, who live northeast of Colorado Springs, say Pikes Peak is getting completely blocked out of view from all the smoke coming from the Hayman Fire and that places like Castle Rock and even the Air Force Academy are now threatened by the blaze.

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Mike Heenan
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1896
From: Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Registered: Mar 2000

posted 06-24-2002 12:42 AM

God, I hope this thing doesn't head south, or Will K and I are in trouble! Hopefully the firefighters will catch a break soon.

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John Pytlak
Film God

Posts: 9987
From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922
Registered: Jan 2000

posted 06-24-2002 08:07 AM

To David Whitbeck: Hope you are still safe. News reports say most Show Low residents are being evacuated to shelters. Good luck.

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Paul Harnden
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 107
From: Chandler, AZ, USA
Registered: Oct 2001

posted 06-25-2002 12:27 AM

Yeah Dave heard that Show Low was evacuated, hope you're well.

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John Wilson
Film God

Posts: 5438
From: Sydney, Australia.
Registered: Dec 1999

posted 06-25-2002 04:34 AM

Hi David

Even all the way over here, our thoughts and prayers are with you guys.

John

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