Posted on 06/09/2015 5:58:35 PM PDT by 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.
Thanks.
I guess I’m being unfair to Bill. He is an Eagle Scout, and he did first aid when his friend was injured in a skateboarding accident.
She says she “has something worked out” regarding where she and Dog will stay. It’s always been like pulling teeth to get any information out of her!
It’s ok Catherine. My future is in G-ds hands. If he doesn’t want me to have a cat, I understand. Maybe it’s just for awhile. Doctors aren’t always right in these things,
I don’t know. The Coast Guard doesn’t seem to have the kind of major support systems the Navy did when I was growing up.
O Lord Almighty, the Healer of our souls and bodies, You Who put down and raise up, Who chastise and heal also; do You now, in Your great mercy, visit our sister Anoeth who is sick. Stretch forth Your hand that is full of healing and health, and get her up from her bed, and cure her of her illness. Put away from her the spirit of disease and of every malady, pain and fever to which she is bound; and if she has sins and transgressions, grant to her remission and forgiveness, in that You love mankind; yea, Lord my God, pity Your creation, through the compassions of Your Only-Begotten Son, together with Your All-Holy, Good and Life-creating Spirit, with Whom You are blessed, both now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Thanks, Uncle K. You Greeks always have the best verbiage!
And all the nagging in the world won’t get it out, lol.
I’m sure Bill’s very capable, but it’s just mom-worrying. To be expected.
Please keep use posted.
You have no idea how funny the idea that Bill is very capable is ;-), but he’s not totally useless. I suppose he’s going to walk the Dog while Anoreth is in the ER.
That’s a good point, you know. Doctors can be, and are, wrong sometimes.
I’m going to keep you in my prayers, sweetie.
LOL! I'm sorry, but that first sentence was funny.
Rut-roh, Shaggy.
Those “adventures” she’s out to have? They aren’t supposed to go like this.
If Bill wants to stay, you should let him. I’ll write him a note if he needs it.
She going to be okay besides arm injury?
Prayers!
She’s at the ER now, and she has a rental car. She still hasn’t mentioned Bill at all, but I keep *strongly emphasizing* his needing to get on his flight. He has to be at work on Tuesday.
Is there another chickadee that can visit?
Understood.
As soon as I get home, TC.
No, they’d just be in the way, even if they were available.
Why is this thread so popular .....I think it is the great Coffee and great company.
Oh yeah, nearly forgot, Kittie pics on a daily basis. :)
You can’t forget the kittie pictures! :)
Kittie pics are what the Internet was designed for.
Other uses are available only because the Great Kittie allows it.
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