At least 34 people have died in Algeria due to fires in recent days, especially in Bejaia Province (23). Flames also spread in nearby Tunisia. Meanwhile, three people have died in Greece, including two pilots whose plane crashed while fighting wildfires. Thousands have been evacuated from the islands of Corfu, Evia and Rhodes. Hailstorms andContinue reading “Where the Fires Rage”
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Meet Us in the Fire
Isaiah 43, 2 Chronicles 7:13-15 Let’s pray for those in Canada, Greece, Crimea, Italy, and USA (Oregon, California) who are facing devastation and grief from wildfires. Pray also for those all around the world enduring extreme, even record-breaking heat. We ask You, Lord, for those facing fires right now. Give firefighters courage, wisdom, strength, andContinue reading “Meet Us in the Fire”
Deadly Fires in Chile
At least 26 have died and more than 2,000 have been injured in fires raging across south-central Chile for more than a week now. Over 1,500 homes and nearly 900,000 acres of forests have been destroyed. Thousands of people have been displaced, while summer temperatures soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Volunteers have joined with thousandsContinue reading “Deadly Fires in Chile”
Hope for France’s Wildfires
French firefighters have renewed hope, as Gironde’s blazes have slowed somewhat since Thursday, and firefighters from surrounding countries have now joined in the battle. More than 40,000 hectares have burned in France in the last couple of months, and thousands of people have evacuated. Continue praying here: Fires in Spain, Portugal, France For a free guideContinue reading “Hope for France’s Wildfires”
Fire, Fire Everywhere
Since the beginning of the year, 37,904 fires have destroyed 5,559,857 acres across the US, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. As of yesterday, 92 fires in the following states are currently burning 3,116,631 acres of land: Alaska (60) Texas (6) Arizona (4) Nevada (3) Utah (3) Idaho (3) California (2) New Mexico (2)Continue reading “Fire, Fire Everywhere”
Love through the Fire
As wildfires raged through New Mexico, devastating more than 300,000 acres and displacing thousands of people, God has been answering our prayers here at the Prayer Wall. When the Calf Canyon/Hermit Peak Fire ripped through the evacuated town of Rociada, many people lost their homes, including several members of Rociada Baptist Church. Twice the flamesContinue reading “Love through the Fire”
Angel Fire
“I don’t know what God you pray to, but keep going. He’s listening,” said a firefighter in New Mexico whose fire chief is a Christian. Chief Mickey Richardson’s wife, along with other members of Angel Fire Baptist church had been holding special prayer services for firefighters, asking God for their protection, wisdom, strength and endurance.Continue reading “Angel Fire”
Fires in Spain, Portugal, France
Dozens of fires have ripped across areas of Portugal, Spain and France, and thousands of people have evacuated, with about 26,000 acres already destroyed. Some of the hardest hit areas include about 7,000 acres each in Leiria, Portugal, and Gironde, France, as well as more than 12,000 acres in western Spain between Extremadura and Salamanca.Continue reading “Fires in Spain, Portugal, France”
Hermits Peak Fire
The Hermits Peak Calf Canyon fire, which began on April 6, has now destroyed hundreds of thousands of acres and homes in New Mexico. With more than 2,000 firefighters working tirelessly, as of yesterday, the blaze was only 27% contained. Let’s continue to pray for those who are in harm’s way, and those who haveContinue reading “Hermits Peak Fire”
Fires in New Mexico
About 6,000 homes have been evacuated and more than 15,000 homes are expected to be affected this week, with a total of more than 300,000 acres already burned in New Mexico this year due to drought. Let’s pray. Lord, please bring rain. Heal the land. Heal hurting hearts. Rescue those in danger. Cast out fearContinue reading “Fires in New Mexico”
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