Fires here in Chile

[Bisto]

As some of you may have watched on international news, huge, near-uncontrollable fires have struck my country over the last few days. Between yesterday and today, most of our center-south territory was hit with a heat wave too, further intensifying the fires. There have been rumors that they aren't accidental (i.e. there appear to be people starting them).

I would simply ask you to pray for us. That the fires may be stopped and no further lives and homes be lost. That whoever is responsible for them may turn back from their ways, stop, and come to the Lord. That He may strengthen our firemen, and let the winds and temperatures decrease.

Thank you, and God bless you all

[rogue06]

A few news stories on it:

Worst Wildfires in Chile's History

Chile Ravaged by Worst Fires in Its History

Chile forest fires: Death toll now rises to six

Chile battles devastating wildfires: 'We have never seen anything on this scale'

[mikewhitney]

[DesertBerean]

We here in SoCal sympathize.

[TheWall]

Man that sounds hard.
Lord please gice us what we need. We all have different struggles. If you can help preserve and bolden people in this time of need if it is your will o lotd please do so. Amen.

[Bill the Cat]

[Bisto]

I think it is worthwhile to point out that, while the firefighting continues and there are still some areas on "Red Alert" because of them, it appears many of the fires have been 'controlled' -- i.e. most of them aren't spreading anymore. The firefighting will probably continue over the next few weeks, since there are some new fires appearing but they are the "normal" ones -- given the heat and the time of year, and they said those are 'under control' too, so...

Thanks for all the prayers, and may the Lord bless you all