John Ward and his wife, Dawn Hobler, were prepared for evacuation due to the Hurst fire, recalling their past experience during the 2008 Sayre fire that destroyed homes in their community. Their rapid response demonstrated the lessons learned from previous fires as they braced for potential dangers, despite no immediate evacuation orders being in effect.
The winds played a crucial role in the fire's direction, ultimately sparing the Oakridge Mobile Home Park from devastation this time, contrasting with the catastrophic damages experienced in 2008. This shift in wind direction allowed residents to remain hopeful, yet anxious, as they continued to monitor the situation and stand ready for possible emergencies.
Despite the absence of evacuation orders, the residents of Oakridge remained vigilant and prepared for potential danger from the Hurst fire. Community members like Vanessa Simon were mobilizing resources to support those affected by previous wildfires, combining their efforts to gather essentials for fire victims, demonstrating resilience and solidarity within the neighborhood.
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