If TV was on Twitter, they'd know #WaldoCanyonFire is now at 2,500 acres.
— Barrett Tryon (@btreports) June 24, 2012
https://twitter.com/CBSMom/status/216739312702717952
As Twitchy reported yesterday, the devastating Waldo Canyon fire is spreading and more and more evacuation orders are being issued. Even just a scant few years ago, spreading the word would have been much more difficult. And people in other parts of the country would either be unaware or would have received only the most cursory of reports.
Not so today. Social media, particularly Twitter, is helping to spread the word.
#WaldoCanyonFire please look for updates regarding the fire in the Waldo Canyon Area using the tag #WaldoCanyonFire.
— EPCSheriff (@EPCSheriff) June 23, 2012
Keeping fingers crossed for evacuees and sending thanks to all who are helping their neighbors. #WaldoCanyonFire
— The Gazette (@csgazette) June 24, 2012
Sheriff’s offices and newspapers use the hashtag #WaldoCanyonFire to keep people abreast of the latest developments.
RT @carriesbitz: Thank you @twitter for the ease of getting info on #PyramidMtnFire. All be safe & firefighters… Thank You!
— Kirsten Akens (@KirstenAkens) June 23, 2012
The #PyramidMtnFire has officially been RENAMED to #WaldoCanyonFire. Please use new hashtag for latest updates. @TonyaHallRadio
— Michelle Morin (@Mom4Freedom) June 24, 2012
Twitter users help them to disseminate the information. Still others report with on-the-ground information and help residents locate loved ones.
Photo our friend's husband took. He is a COS firefighter stationed on the Rampart Range side. #waldocanyonfire pic.twitter.com/2500cDt3
— Design Rangers (@designrangers) June 24, 2012
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If you r trying to find info on relatives near #HighPark, #PyramidMtnFire / #WaldoFire & need help, please @ me. I will help as I can 2moro
— Annie Sullivan (@AnnieSullivan_) June 24, 2012
@CBSMom Fire crews using 24. Sheriff asking ppl to avoid using it, but it is open.
— RQ Skye (@rqskye) June 24, 2012
https://twitter.com/ThinkOnIt_/status/216798606458486784
I'm usually knitting this time of nite, but following the #WaldoCanyonFire feed on twitter and following the news on my Android.
— DizzyDezzi (@dizzydezzi2010) June 24, 2012
Hey @twitter you should have an exception to twitter jail 4 journalists. Our community needs @tyronb tweeting abt wildfire! #waldocanyonfire
— Danika Carter (@YourOrganicLife) June 24, 2012
#WaldoCanyonFire is a trending topic. The great thing is how well Twitter is being used to get information out to everyone.
— IrishMason???????☘️? (@IrishMason) June 24, 2012
https://twitter.com/bretceren/status/216717530058858496
@JennaMistretta Ur welcome! Twitter is ESSENTIAL with this right now. I knew about things here 10 minutes before the news. #WaldoCanyonFire
— MADASHECC (@MadJen34) June 24, 2012
#waldocanyonfire is two ridge lines away from Cave of the Wind
— Scott Hanneman (@Sc0Man) June 24, 2012
Manitou Springs is closed, no way to get into town #WaldoCanyonFire
— Brian Willie (@bwillie) June 24, 2012
RT @9news: #WaldoCanyonFire RT @bwillie: Miscommunication between @EPCSheriff and @CSP hwy 24 is open. Closing all entrances to Manitou…
— AirLife Denver (@AirLifeDenver) June 24, 2012
Twitter users also help people understand the scope and the devastation of the fire by providing on-the-scene photographs instantaneously.
Plume looking uglier #WaldoCanyonFire pic.twitter.com/53Gy2O3Q
— Tillie Elvrum (@TillieElvrum) June 23, 2012
RT @tryonb RT @Jack4Ward: View from @goldhillmesa looks like a volcano with lava flow #waldocanyonfire http://t.co/5KTOh6Pk
— ILoveManitou (@ILoveManitou) June 24, 2012
https://twitter.com/mulzzzzz/status/216718500494979074
Terribly frightening night photo of #waldocanyonfire from KRDO on #FB (not my photo): http://t.co/AU8jCGHU please be safe Manitou!
— Focus on the Beer (@focusonthebeer) June 24, 2012
TAKEN FROM CASCADE YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. #WALDOCANYONFIRE pic.twitter.com/LQ2Sm8kb
— HerbieGrandma (@BibliomaniacHW) June 24, 2012
#WaldoCanyonFire @ 5:11am coming down Williams Canyon http://t.co/Y3f6lKdb
— Brian Willie (@bwillie) June 24, 2012
This morning, journalists continue to provide full coverage via Twitter.
@mireya_g and I are at work early to continue our wall-to-wall coverage of the #WaldoCanyonFire. Manitou Springs has been evacuated.
— LilaGHC (@LilaGHC) June 24, 2012
Manitou Springs says they're working to evacuate the 4th of 6 sectors. They're going door to door because of #WaldoCanyonFire.
— KKTV 11 News (@KKTV11News) June 24, 2012
Join us on @FOX21News this morning for all the latest on the #WaldoCanyonFire.
— Joe Cole (@JoeColeFOX21) June 24, 2012
Readers are telling us Manitou Springs is exit-only. Only traffic is headed out as evacuation hits high gear. #WaldoCanyonFire
— The Gazette (@csgazette) June 24, 2012
Social media is not just helping to spread the word; it is potentially saving lives.
A goodnight to you folks… send your thoughts & prayers to the people affected by the CO #WaldoCanyonFire & the emergency crews… Thanks!
— Becca Lower (@BeccaJLower) June 24, 2012
Lots of people are losing sleep tonight, waiting for evacuation orders. Prayers to residents on the West side of town! #WaldoCanyonFire
— Jane (@LongJaneSillvrr) June 24, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with all affected.
Update: Twitter is helping to spread the word on how to aid those affected by the devastating and dangerous #WildCanyonFire.
Live-mapping the #waldocanyonfire tweet feed w/ volunteer help here: http://t.co/sSr45qMx
— Project EPIC (@epiccolorado) June 24, 2012
WANT TO HELP? Care&Share is holding a Food Drive for the #WaldoCanyonFire evacuees til 7pm today, Mon&Tues at the warehouse on Constitution
— KKTV 11 News (@KKTV11News) June 24, 2012
Wanna help? http://t.co/5Iy9dSSo & http://t.co/8slh7okt both provide latest info for how to get involved. Donate $ or goods #WaldoCanyonFire
— Pikes Peak UnitedWay (@ppunitedway) June 25, 2012
https://twitter.com/CarrieKintz/status/217049188230377472
A site for #WaldoCanyonFire evacuees to link people willing to provide housing and other help. http://t.co/H6wnmGxY #WaldoFire
— Rick Palacio (@RickPalacio) June 24, 2012
RT @JeffAbel: More #WaldoCanyonFire #needs – fans, extension cords, hay at Norris Penrose Center // just added to list: http://t.co/9u6Q87Dm
— Carrie Isaac (@carriei) June 24, 2012
If you would like to volunteer to help with #WaldoCanyonFire, call 719-955-0742
— KRDO NewsRadio (@KRDONewsRadio) June 24, 2012
HOW U CAN HELP >> MT @EPCSheriff: Goodwill accepting dontns of clothing/furniture/goods 4 displaced: http://t.co/KCdIdRvp #WaldoCanyonFire
— Barrett Tryon (@btreports) June 25, 2012
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