Flaming Hawk With Snake in Its Talons Sparks Fire Near La Jolla

NBC Bay Area ^ | Tuesday, Jun 9, 2015 | R. Stickney

[nickcarraway]

The cause of an early morning fire north of San Diego was an electrocuted bird falling from an active power line

A bird carrying a snake in its talons struck power lines north of San Diego, sparking a hillside fire just west of The Merge.

San Diego Police arrived to the location on Dunhill Street near the intersection of Interstates 5 and 805 just before 6 a.m.

Flames were burning very close to businesses including the General Atomics building, officials said.

Officers called in San Diego Fire-Rescue crews who contained the fire within an hour.

Fire officials initially told NBC 7 a bird with a snake in its mouth was electrocuted on a power line and fell to the ground, sparking the fire. A photo released by officials later shows the snake in the hawk's grasp.

"A hawk that hit the high voltage power line, caught fire, and fell to the ground," SD Fire-Rescue spokesperson Lee Swanson said in a written release.

There were no structures damaged and no evacuations ordered.

This area of San Diego is home to many companies in the region's biochemical industry.

[Slings and Arrows]

Meant #1687. And #1704.

[NicknamedBob]

“Noobs with wrenches”, a slapstick space jaunt where two hopelessly inept new recruit maintenance crew inadvertently save the space station by accidentally vacuum purging a malfunctioning and homicidal helperbot AND the lawyerbot sent to crush the station under paralyzing tax liens.

Sounds like an episode of "Greasy Space Monkeys". I should check up on the boys.

[CatherineofAragon]

Look at that face! You want to hug him and say, yes, baby, you are superior.

[CatherineofAragon]

“Oops” ping

[Tax-chick]

I tell my cats they’re superior all the time.

[Gefn]

Anyone watching the World Cup?

USA ! USA! Our ladies are awesome!

[Gefn]

Sorry - 4-0

It’s amazing

[CatherineofAragon]

Gefn, has the doctor changed his mind on you having a cat? I mean, is there any possibility?

Your surgery is coming up, right? Get that past you, and then maybe we can brainstorm to find something that will get you feeling better.

BTW, I just learned a new word, which I always enjoy. ;)

[Gefn]

Surgery was supposed to be this week. Heart doctor found something and it’s postponed. Pulmonologist also found something.

I’ve spent the weekend crying and eating ice cream. I turned on the TV out of boredom because I’ve been in bed since Friday,

All docs have said no more kitties.,I wonder if the cardiologist can see a real broken heart. Mom and dad said they will get me an aquarium for my birthday but it’s not the same.

[Darksheare]

Somewhat where I got the idea.
Also “Death Star Repairmen”.

[GeronL]

If it was satire it might be allowed, in some countries because I am sure “Death Star” is owned by Disney or some other huge corporation

[GeronL]

That sounds hilarious

[Darksheare]

Death Star Repairmen was a short movie featured of TheForce.net a couple years back alongside Kevin Ru io’s “Troops” stormtrooper parody of the “Cops” TV show.

[Tax-chick]

Off-topic ping to the Morning Kitteh list:

Anoreth, my daughter, has been in an auto accident in Seattle, where she arrived just a couple of days ago to begin her new Coast Guard assignment. Serious damage to her car, and she is going to the ER because “my left arm is messed up.” Her brother Bill is with her, but has to leave tomorrow.

Prayers for the whole mess, please!

[null and void]

Dang! Prayers up!

[Gefn]

Prayers up.

[Tax-chick]

Thanks! I’ve suggested she call the base about getting assistance and ask our insurance company to recommend an attorney.

She hasn’t mentioned Bill; can’t think what use he would be in an emergency, anyway ...

[CatherineofAragon]

Honey, I’m sorry. *Hugs* to you.

[CatherineofAragon]

Prayers going up right now, Tax-chick.

[Gefn]

Will the base be able to send someone over to help her get around and use to her new place?

It must be scary.