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From Freeper wildbirdhunter:

"New hot spot in east lakeside by Flinn springs Fire crews are all over it had reinforcements come in so that’s good. This is part of the Blossom Valley fire that’s blowing back on it’s self."

From Freeper BurbankKarl:

"CHP confirms Strawberry Peak is destroyed. All comms and phone microwaves gone"
[Editor note: This means that the fire dept. scanners that many of us have been listening to for information no longer exist.]

From KABC radio, Mr. KABC show, reports state that this is being considered the worst series of wildfires in California history, and the worst wildfire season in terms of cost and loss of homes in California history.

From the teacher's blog mentioned a couple posts prior:

"Crestline update...

This letter from Brenda Meyer.

I have recently spoke to Mike Chilson, owner of Mtn Pawn, who stayed in Crestline to assist firefighters with the fires. I am passing his personal account of information onto others that have been patiently waiting.

First to answer several people that have emailed me directly. The dome house across from hwy 18 and Crestforest Dr. is safe. The homes on Playground, Top Town, 1000 Pines, the entire area of homes east of Crestforest Dr, homes above 7-11, VOE, all homes surrounding Lake Gregory and homes on both sides of Lake Gregory Dr. are all safe. Spot fires have ignited pine needles but overall have not caused loss of structures in these areas.

There are three homes on Crestforest Dr. that have full views of the SB valley that have direct access and are level with Crestforest Drive. Two of these homes were lost to fire.

In the Skyland area. On Toll House Pass, Big Tree Lane, Venus and Juniper the homes were saved. Entering Skyland Dr. from Top Town; homes on Mercury, Mars Inspiration and Skyland up to Jupiter were saved. Unfortunately, homes on Skyland past Jupiter were lost. Also, on Jupiter, the first approx. 7 homes were saved. I regret to relay that homes to the South and East of this area could not be saved. This includes homes on Saturn and Neptune. My sincere regret is that this information arrives by email and not in person. I will pray for all my Skyland neighbors this evening who have lost their homes.

At this hour, firefighters battle flames in the Devil's Canyon area. The fire has crested over the mtn from Devore and threatens homes in this area. Fire crews are waiting on Crestforest Dr. just past the canyon entrance if they are needed to protect homes in the upper Cedarpines Park area. There is fire in the Monument Peak area entering a private ranch at the far end of Sawpit Canyon. If the fire persists beyond this ranch, then homes in Sawpit are in danger. Homes above the Hilltop where Waters meets Crestforest Dr. are threatened by fire that approached from Devore.

If anyone would like to see Mike as he escorts a news-crew through burn areas, tune into Ch 5 at 10pm. I am thankful that Mike has kept me informed of the danger and changes to the area, but I am eternally grateful that he along with many others are fighting a battle to save our community.

My family and I are blessed to still have our home, but the pain I feel for the families that are not as fortunate out weighs any relief I may have knowing my home is safe. My prayers are with you all this evening.

Brenda

Posted at 09:55 PM"