Contact: Bill Carroll, Hume Lake Christian Camps, 559-305-7415, bcarroll@humelake.org

HUME, Calif., Aug. 19, 2015 /Christian Newswire/ -- An uncontained forest fire threatens Hume Lake Christian Camps, located in the Sequoia National Forest. The Hume Community is asking Christians around the world to pray for the protection of the camp and the continued safety of all camp staff and firefighting personnel.

"We are trusting God, and we are asking you to pray. Please help us mobilize the Christian community around the country to pray," says Dathan Brown, Executive Director.

Hume Lake Christian Camps is a year-round youth camp and adult retreat center providing epic, high-energy, life-changing programs for churches, schools, teams and groups. Since 1946, more than one million campers have gone through this ministry and experienced the love and power of a life lived in Christ through recreation, music and speaking.

The Rough Fire began with a lightning strike on July 31, 2015 and now encompasses over 30,900 acres. It has crossed the King's River and has progressed within miles of the homes and ministry buildings of the camp. All non-essential personnel have been evacuated successfully. About 30 full-time staff remain to help keep the utilities, kitchen and other infrastructure running for the firefighting Command Post now situated on the camp grounds.

For up-to-date information visit www.humelake.org/roughfire/. #PrayForHume #HumeLake #RoughFire