Fire near the Historic Platte River (Lower North Fork Fire)

Heavenly Father, we come before you at the start of this second day and pray for all those effected by this fire. Our hearts go out to those who lost their houses or possessions last night and those who continue to be in harms way today. We ask that you put on their hearts that while it is devastating to loose so much, truly it is just stuff and what remains, our relationship with you, is eternal.

Father we ask for your hand of protection on all those who's job it is to fight this fire and those we support and protect us. We are grateful for their service and sacrifice.

Lord your Word comforts us in these trials. We hold on to your promises that you love us, and that you are for us and not against us. We praise you name that we have a God who never changes and is always faithful.

In His Grace,
Warren

Lower North Fork Wildfire Information - NWS Briefing Page

JEFFERSON CO SHERRIF: Lower North Fork Fire Information
JEFFERSON CO TWITTER FEED: Jeffereson CO Twitter Feed
COLORADO DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Front Range Air Quality Forecast

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/bou/?n=wildfire-necomarch262012

http://mt1.google.com/vt/lyrs=t@128,r@174000000&hl=en&src=api&x=851&y=1558&z=12&s=Galileo

Thank you all for your information. Please continue to send us your pictures, videos and eyewitness reports. Please stay safe out there.

Resources and Firefighters from AZ & Southwest region en route to Colorado

Per Jeffco Blog.

A media briefing was held at 0630. The following information was shared

25 people sheltered overnight at the Conifer High School Evacuation Point.

The fire is estimated to be over 3050 acres

Over 450 firefighters are expected to be working the fire by the end of the day.

A Lead Plane has been ordered from Ogden, Utah

A Heavy Tanker and a Heavy Heli-Tanker has been ordered. Deployment of air support is dependent on weather conditions.

The confirmed fatality is not an emergency response member but likely a resident or visitor to the area.

PIOs have been dispatched to the Conifer High School Evacuation Point. They will conduct a citizen briefing at approximately 0745 hours.

Somewhere between 15-25 structures and/or outbuildings have been lost due to the fire.

We are working to provide an up to date evacuation and fire area map. The release of this data has been delayed due to our desire to only share verified data.

Per Sheriff Office.

Due to extreme fire conditions, entrance into affected areas to rescue animals is prohibited.

Jeffco says they are going to be posting a map shortly.

A Lead Plane, Heavy Tanker & Heavy Heli-Tanker ordered; deployment dependent on weather. Per Jeffco officials.

New Google map of fire per Jeffco.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8& ... urce=embed

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On the embedded map, click the map button, then the minus button to view or click on the top link.

FEMA has approved a fire management assistance grant to help with firefighting costs.