URGENT UPDATE FROM KOB TV:
Smoke from the Buzzard Fire in Catron County New Mexico is making its way to many parts of the state, including the Albuquerque metro area and the East Mountains.
The fire, initially sparked Tuesday for reasons still unknown, has swelled to over 12,000 acres in size. Nearly 500 personnel are working to contain the Gila National Forest blaze, according to the latest updates from officials.
We are praying for the safety of all. You can see from this picture the smoke has moved into ABQ. T took this picture at 12:28pm today from the west side looking into the Sandia Mountains. I took the dogs for a run, cut it Short because of the poor air quality. Praying for the safety of the Firefighters and all!
From ABQ Air Quality:
Let us continue to pray for the firefighters!
THE HOT SHOT’S PRAYER
WHEN I AM CALLED TO DUTY, LORD…
TO FIGHT THE ROARING BLAZE…
PLEASE KEEP ME SAFE AND STRONG…
I MAY BE HERE FOR DAYS.
BE WITH MY FELLOW CREWMEMBERS…
AS WE HIKE UP TO THE TOP.
HELP US CUT ENOUGH LINE…
FOR THIS BLAZE TO STOP.
LET MY SKILLS AND HANDS…
BE FIRM AND QUICK.
LET ME FIND THOSE SAFETY ZONES.
AS WE HIT AND LICK.
FOR IF THIS DAY ON THE LINE…
I SHOULD ANSWER DEATH’S CALL…
LORD, BLESS MY HOT SHOT CREW…
MY FAMILY, ONE AND ALL.
Let is be in constant prayer for the families and all firefighters.