San Diego County fires - Live Thread 10/26

[socal_parrot]

New threat regarding San Diego County fires.

[Quilla]

The mayor has expressed concern that Rancho Santa Fe (southeast of La Costa) could be next but much of the area near my house saw fire in more recent years past so I'm not concerned for my personal risk ... this time.

Thank you for the prayers and update. It seems as though prayers are our best hope right now.

[SwankyC]

There are fires currently in Julian (Mountains East of San Diego), Lakeside (base of mountains east of San Diego), Scripps Ranch, North of San diego(HUGE-has closed several freeways), Camp Pendleton (still burning big), Just North of Camp Pendleton in San Clemente one started REAL fast, that was two hours ago and has prolly burned down the houses it was rapidly approaching, Simi Valley-San Fernando Valley fires. Rapidly approaching the freeway north of my place now. I traveled from Chula Vista to the San fernando valley earlier and there are MANY fires to see.

[onyx]

THANKS maggie!

Pinging y-all to maggiebluffs's FABULOUS link. #588

It's worth a new window! A must see and monitor!

[onyx]

Have ya-ll seen the list of schools closed for tomorrow?

ALL El Cajon Valley schools, most East County schools and many, if not all, North County schools.

[Central Scrutiniser]

My brother called about a half hour ago, its grim, he expects to lose the house, the whole neighborhood is engulfed. He is staying with a friend, they have all the kids and dogs accounted for, and he has a huge insurance policy on the house. But damn, its a beautiful house and a great neighborhood.

[CyberAnt]

Where at 805?

[Toidylop]

The sky is brown from my vantage point just 6 miles north of the fire!!! God help us.

[krunkygirl]

Off the top of your head, does anyone know if the area of Bonita, CA is threatened?

[CyberAnt]

Me too!!

[Miss Marple]

I am suspicious of the new fires breaking out. I think there are arsonists...whether al Quaeda, ELF, or random nutballs.

It is my opinion that thee should be a curfew on all, unless they are evacuating. Otherwise, this could go on for days.

Continued prayers for those who are dealing with the fires.

[It's me]

There was a fire south-east of there earlier this morning. I can imagine that is is still burning there.

[ALOHA RONNIE]

TV Fire Coverage in Los Angeles:

KNBC Channel 4
KABC Channel 7
KTTV Channel 11

[CyberAnt]

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.

[Toidylop]

Bonita is in the south bay area. Haven't heard any fire close to the area, yet!

[I_love_weather]

Can someone tell me what the latest numbers are out of the local media out there? Number of houses lost? Number of people killed?

Also...

Are these the worst fires in a populated area in California in the past ? years? Any number on that?

[It's me]

I agree about the nutbnalls starting fires. We are up against brush that hasn't burned in 30 years. I am just watching the hill waiting for exactly that- a nut case arsonist starting a fire here.

[CyberAnt]

Thanks Quilla, it's getting scary!

[Scenic Sounds]

Wow. A whole different view!! ;-)

[ReagansShinyHair]

I think Bonita is near the Paradise fire.

[lainie]

ahhh..are they talking about it in relation to the Simi fire?