Wildfire seen through eyes of Springs skaters
Skaters take to Twitter to express feelings during emotional time
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| The Colorado Springs wildfire is affecting thousands of local residents. (AP Images) |
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"Thinking of everyone in Colorado Springs! Please be safe! #wildfire" -- Caitlin Yankowskas
"thoughts and prayers going out to all those in Colorado springs. I hope you guys okay" -- Keauna McLaughlin
"Anyone who wants to show there support for the #ColoradoFire go to http://healcolorado.com/ and buy a T-shirt for $20. Every little thing counts" -- Piper Gilles "my thoughts are w/ the people & animals in colorado ~ be safe" -- Tai Babilonia
"My apartment smells like an ashtray as the #ColoradoSpringsFire rages on." -- John Coughlin
"Aid coming to CoSp for animal victims." -- Rachael Flatt
"Going to Dallas because of my asthma caused by the massive forest fire in Colorado springs. At least get to see my dad!" -- Joshua Farris
"Thanks to my amazing mother, @fiestymadels and mama Zawadzki, the cars are all packed and we are safely evacuated." -- Tim Koleto
"Almost every American skater I know has some tie to CO Springs.... Thoughts go out to my skating friends & family. Please stay safe!" -- Tanith Belbin
"Crazy fires in Colorado. My thoughts go out to everyone in its path at home. I hate feeling so helpless." -- Ryan Bradley
"At this point, everyone is at the mercy of the winds." -- Coughlin
"The fire doubled inside [sic] overnight. Visibility is terrible outside my window. I feel like we're on the set of a doomsday disaster movie." -- Coughlin
"Home is where the <3 is, and my <3 is breaking tonight 4 Colorado Springs, Everyone @USFigureSkating @OlympicCtrLife @csworldarena b safe." -- Flatt
"Pray for my home. Keep Colorado in your thoughts!" -- Jeremy Abbott
"Thanks to those of you who have sent messages. Everyone here at USFS is safe. Please keep Colorado Springs in your thoughts." -- U.S. Figure Skating
"Praying for everyone in #colorado!! those fires look insane!! Stay safe and I hope they are contained soon!" -- Alexe Gilles
"This is crazy." -- Matthew Blackmer