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.
Heh. I saw what you did, there.
Thanks. :o]
Normally rain is ok but today I am in the process of loading my trailer for the trip to the Creation Festival and rain in any form is unwelcome.
Still in the list of to-do's is getting two propane tanks filled, washing, and then loading the big-white-cooler and then final loading of the trailer,and fastening down the tarp with ratchet straps..
And I'm still planning on leaving around 1400..
FYI: That didn’t solve the problem. *sigh* Thanks for your help, anyway. I appreciate it!
You’re welcome. About to head off on Part II of the list: church, bank, Walmart. Then it will be naptime, and not a moment too soon.
Ah, well. There were other suggestions. Do you ever do “Facebook connect?” Do you ever look at AOL sites? There were hints those things interfered with the game playing.
You could also try IE in “porn mode.” Press ctrl-shift-p and see if working from that tab will help.
Just leave it right there, tip-toe away....
Or anything could happen!
I don’t do “Facebook connect,” and if it weren’t for my kids, nieces and nephews, I wouldn’t be on there at all. And I loathe and detest AOL and haven’t used it since I had a Gateway, back in 2001. *shudder*
So, this thing is defying me at every turn.
I went out to sit at the picnic table and wait for the mail, but it would seem all my “crones” are gone today. One is at work, one took the “little bus” shopping, and one is probably taking care of her friend who just lost his wife. Or with her sister.
So I was only out there about 30 minutes. There is a nice breeze, so it didn’t feel too bad, though we have high thin clouds today.
So I’ll wait for a bit and then take a shower. I was awake at 0300 again today. I HATE that. It’s not even light out! :o|
My phone has been beeping like crazy since 12:30
Nixie and other state alerts. It’s what ever is left from tropical storm Bill.
Why can’t the rain go to California? They really need it.
Expecting hail too. Good day to read a book
I’m so glad to be back.
My doctors and nurses were nice. But I don’t think anyone enjoys staying in a hospital,
And don’t get me started about the people who take blood every three hours and can’t find a vein.....
We’re glad to have you back! You’ve been missed!
I’ve missed you too. How are you and Sparkle?
Time to get Kathleen up from her nap. Maybe she won’t try to injure herself all afternoon.
Thank you for the kitties.
I’ve missed kitties. Oh how I missed kitties. A cat lady sans kitties is a terrine thing.
I had a therapy puppy visit me. I sent the picture to Slings maybe be can post it later.
In the movie “Henry Poole Is Here” Luke Wilson says to a nurse who has just missed on her second try, “Maybe you should just give me a cup and a razor blade.”
That was a great movie, BTW.
The chills are back. I’m off to bed.
Aren’t you a ray of sunshine?
;>)
During my cancer surgery stay, the nurse that placed the IV port left my wrist, the back of my hand, and the area near my elbow looking like an eggplant before I was released. It’s an art getting it right. Conversely the petite Philippino night tech studied my other arm and made a quick and painless insertion to do draw blood.
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