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

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

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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.

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Come and do mine, OK? Please?

[Tax-chick]

If you know of a local nail salon, I’ll send you the cost of a manicure.

[Monkey Face]

There are probably a dozen of them within walking distance, including one in Walmart.

[Tax-chick]

Well, pick one you want to try and check their price. I would go, but I’m busy with this toilet thing ...

[Monkey Face]

The one in Walmart charges $26 for a full set, and I’m sure other places are comparable. The salon down on Pacific used to charge $29, but they have a full spa there, so they may offer discounts.

They’ve been there for a long time...both places, have, actually. At least the nine years I’ve lived here.

[Tax-chick]

Our Walmart has a salon, too.

[Monkey Face]

If I went to the one on Pacific, I could get my hair trimmed, too.

[Tax-chick]

Wow, that’s a deal. Reminds of the Emerald City beauty shop!

[Monkey Face]

They even give massages there!!!

[Tax-chick]

Which is better than wine for what ails a person ... though not as convenient.

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No idea.

[Monkey Face]

Thanks!!

[Tax-chick]

You’re welcome!

I might get another coat on my fingernails before I have to leave for church. It’s quick-drying polish.

[Monkey Face]

The salon on Pacific moved to Water Street, and they are closed today and tomorrow, but I sent them an email.

[Tax-chick]

Good show! Gives you something to look forward to.

[Monkey Face]

I just found a better website for the spa, and since they moved, they raised all their prices. Looks like I will be going to Walmart. It’s a good thing they started doing hair, lately. They used to only do Manis and Pedis. GAH!

But I think they are open six days a week, so that’s better.

[NicknamedBob]

"Come and do mine, OK? Please?"

Hands Across America.

Probably a better slogan than, "Nails On The Chalkboard".

[Tax-chick]

Chalkboards are a thing of the past.

[Monkey Face]

I have a whiteboard for my grocery list. It is on the fridge, so when I think of something I need, I write it immediately, or I will forget it. And I hate that!

There was one for the freezer too, but the freezer is almost empty. I need to find some meats on sale and buy them. (Darn computer payments...)

[Tax-chick]

I have scraps of paper all over.