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.
I think the Viking kitties have been sleeping, no zots for awhile.,
That is a great Zot graphic.
If I ever get zotted, please, The Old Lady, come out of retirement, and use that on me. :)
Whatever would I do without the morning kitteh?
74 degrees and 32% on the patio. The humidity will come down as the day progresses, until the monsoons decide to come in, and then it will go up again.
Last night was a bad night. I couldn’t shut my brain off, even though I was tired.
I live for the morning kitty and the morning cup of coffee. It’s threatening to pour here.
Someone stole the Blarney Stone!!!
*tagline*
Either everyone got the tail reference or nobody wanted to ask. Either way, I like this one better.
Will you be going to Friday’s ticker tape parade?
The late Igor used to tell me, “If you make one exception, you have to make more exceptions. Therefore, there are no exceptions.”
Your tagline rocks!
The owner says it’s a Bengal. However, I think many of them are mixes, like Jake.
I wish it would pour here. Our forecast is 100+ and dry. I’m cleaning, throwing stuff away, and waiting for Kathleen to use the toilet. Bill and Sally aren’t up yet, the slugs.
LOL! I didn’t have the heart. Unless he read my post!
I didn’t know Jake was a Bengal. I’ve never seen photos of Jake or Shannon. I don’t think I have.
That drawing reminds me of my all time music video- “Take on me” by Ah-ha.
Should have said my all time favorite music video. I left out favorite.
understood that,
;>)
I can’t spell or do grammar today. I’m thoroughly abashed.
I was an English major. I have no excuse other than I need more coffee.
Jake’s papers say he’s a Bengal mix, and his size supports it.
http://s230.photobucket.com/#recent-activity
Try looking at my Photobucket. It’s a mess, but if you see cats, the brown one is Jake and the calico is Shannon.
I found the motherload of kitten gifs.
Happy happy joy joy.
It’s amazing what you can find on the Interwebs!
Back to work on counter-disinfection. I’m listening to a lecture series on 19th century politics. It’s not riveting, but it’s something.
I’m listening to Ann Coulter’s new book. I wouldn’t say that any place but here. I don’t think she’s popular anymore. I just really was interested in the subject matter.
19 Century politics sounds interesting. I like those Learning Company CD’s.
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