“I’ve kept an eye on it. It’s scary — so close to residential areas — it makes you realize how easy it is for something like that to happen in this climate. It doesn’t take much.”

— Christian Williams, editor of Utne Reader, Lawrence

“My family has a cabin west of Colorado Springs — it’s been in the family since before I was born. We were concerned but it’s fine. The highway near it was damaged.”

— Kelli Bates, domestic engineer, Lawrence

“I read about it a few weeks back — looks awful.”

— Ron Reust, self-employed, Topeka

“I heard it’s under control now but I know people suffered.”

— Calli Burke, student, Lawrence