San Diego County fires - Live Thread 10/26

[socal_parrot]

New threat regarding San Diego County fires.

[South40]

Compare this map to the other. Mill Valley Road is the red star.

[onyx]

Yes, "backfires" --- thank you. My mind is numb. :)

[nicmarlo]

I haven't lived in So. Calif. for 10 years or so, but lived there for the previous 25....I don't remember anything this bad, ever, while I lived there....not so many so close. What I remember is usually a few fires, not a dozen huges ones.

[onyx]

Thanks again, maggie, for another enlightening link. You're fabulous!

[South40]

The darkest dark I've ever experienced was when the lights went out while I was hiking in and through Carlsbad Caverns. Minus the lighting...this might compare.

[CyberAnt]

Where is Crown Hills area?

[South40]

Here is a comparison.

[maggief]

I wish I could be more helpful ... my heart breaks.

... checking out for a bit ... BBL

[onyx]

There's over an hour til sunset. I looked at a clock that hadn't been reset! With thick, thick air, I can't guesstimate the time by looking outside!

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CyberAnt]

Great tip - thank you!

[nicmarlo]

Sorry, Cyber, don't know that.....must not be in LA County or Orange County (which is where I used to live)---I'm guessing near Escondido/Oceanside area, rather than north of LA near Simi Valley area fires, but don't know that for sure.

[nicmarlo]

Thanks for your post of comparison info....

[I_love_weather]

Can someone tell us exactly how many fires are there?

How many fires started today?

This is a disaster...I can not believe the lack of news coverage on this story.

[fatima]

Sorry to hear this,fatima

[Torie]

Crown Hills appears to be a real estate development in Alpine. I hope that helps.

[viaveritasvita]

Probably asked and answered already, but....Where is your bro located?

I just talked to all my people in SD. Valley Center: Neighbor's house burned to the ground. Alpine: They're not sure, but believe their house is burned. Clairmont, Black Mountain, and SDSU area: Fires close, but not evacuating.

God be with y'all; our prayers are with you.

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[nicmarlo]

Just heard caller saying Poway fire is HUGE!! Last I knew there were 11 fires in Central/So. California. I'll check and provide link.

[It's me]

What Black Mountain fire?
Where is it? Black Mountain is right outside our back yard and it doesn't seem on fore.
I HOPE you are wrong!!!

[It's me]

fore= fire

[viaveritasvita]

Did I just read on one of these threads that another fire has started near Pepperdine/Malibu???? Can someone confirm?

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