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Fire Breaks out in Fort Chaffee with Winds at 50 mph!

By Ray Nellum

Real Estate Agent with Envision Real Estate Group, LLC.

January 30, 2008 03:09 PM

Tuesday morning is set for Sales Meeting and Property Tour. This Tuesday was very different because we were about to go by our beautifully history Fort Chaffee and notice blazing fires.

Approximately 160 plus buildings were destroyed because of the fires. Some of the buildings held offices, storages, and were vacant. Because of the age of the buildings and them having Lead Based Paint and Asbestos. People in the community were understandably concerned for any health hazards. The wind had bursts of up to 50 mph.

All of the local officials deserve a huge pat on the back for helping to maintain the fire.

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Lynda Eisenmann

Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA

Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co

Hi Ray,

So sorry to hear about the fire. I would imagine that some of those could have been somewhat historic buildings. I remember hearing my Mom talk aboutFt. Chaffee.

Jan 30, 2008 04:19 PM

Matt Grohe

RE/MAX Concepts - Des Moines, IA

Serving the metro since 2003

Ray: Fires are unfortunate, but, consider the iconography of the phoenix, rising from the ashes.

While living in Korea I learned an interesting fact. In ancient times it was a custom when a temple had reached a certain age to burn it completely to the ground. In this fashion the populace could be employed in the effort to rebuild and craftsmen could thereby hone and refine their skills. Cheers!

Jan 30, 2008 06:18 PM

Mike Jaquish

Realty Arts - Cary, NC

919-880-2769 Cary, NC, Real Estate

Ray,

Sad to lose 160 buildings at one whack. Some amazing photos from your local newspaper!

Jan 30, 2008 11:29 PM

Fire Breaks out in Fort Chaffee with Winds at 50 mph!

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