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Live Updating Thread: 2007 Southern California Firestorms
LA Times ^ | 9:35 AM PDT, October 21, 2007 | Associated Press

Posted on 10/21/2007 9:48:36 AM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach

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To: yield 2 the right

They’re saying potentially 48 hours, going into very late Wednesday and early Thursday...but since our nights aren’t calming down windwise like they should be, that may mean Wednesday night still high winds, too.

They’re showing Rancho Santa Fe burning live now on KFMB for those in the area. Fairbanks Ranch has many structures engulfed.


1,881 posted on 10/22/2007 10:12:53 PM PDT by mfccinsd
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To: BurbankKarl

Wow. I’ve never seen anything like this. Thanks for posting.


1,882 posted on 10/22/2007 10:13:13 PM PDT by radiohead (Dissolution of the IRS as we know it - Fred Thompson. Stop...You had me at "dissolution.")
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10-22-07 Map of burn and evacuation areas as of 4:30 p.m.
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dmpr/emer/newsreleases/102207_1630_allfires.pdf


1,883 posted on 10/22/2007 10:13:27 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... Godspeed ... ICE’s toll-free tip hotline —1-866-DHS-2-ICE ... 9/11 .. Never FoRGeT)
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To: del4hope
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1,884 posted on 10/22/2007 10:13:51 PM PDT by 1COUNTER-MORTER-68 (THROWING ANOTHER BULLET-RIDDLED TV IN THE PILE OUT BACK~~~~~)
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To: Empireoftheatom48

Prayers for them at this time, and will continue through the night and tomorrow. Please let us all know when you get word.

Please give your wife a big hug, and assure her that God is going to protect your children. Bless your hearts!

((((((((((((((Empire, wife and kids)))))))))))))


1,885 posted on 10/22/2007 10:14:02 PM PDT by yorkie
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To: justa-hairyape
One from this morning. I-210 @ I-15 (aka the wind gauntlet)


1,886 posted on 10/22/2007 10:14:44 PM PDT by spectr17 (What if the Hokey Pokey really is what it's all about?)
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To: RoseyT

Thanks for that link, good information!


1,887 posted on 10/22/2007 10:14:44 PM PDT by roses of sharon
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

yep...
gotta hit the hay
tomorrow will probably be another long day

Nytol


1,888 posted on 10/22/2007 10:14:53 PM PDT by kellynla (Freedom of speech makes it easier to spot the idiots! Semper Fi!)
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To: Myrddin

I am not far from Wilsonville. We did not have as bad a time as parts south. Long term power outages. You were probably safer staying here than being on the road, but what a drive you had. Whew.


1,889 posted on 10/22/2007 10:16:24 PM PDT by del4hope
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To: 1COUNTER-MORTER-68

ROFL. Always good to see ya COUNT.

Eyes are getting heavy. I really must shut down and give up following the tornado warnings on the other window.

Probably catch up with you tomorrow sometime.


1,890 posted on 10/22/2007 10:18:49 PM PDT by del4hope
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To: kellynla; NormsRevenge; ArmstedFragg; spectr17
From Kelly's link....:

ALL Airtankers and helicopters are currently flying including the DC-10 supertanker from CAL FIRE.

Hey they have a DC-10 down there also....

1,891 posted on 10/22/2007 10:18:52 PM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach (No Burkas for my Grandaughters!)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

One last one and I’m turning in.. gonna be a long couple days and more for alot of folks.. G’nite

San Diego County Wildfires 2007
http://sosdfireblog.blogspot.com/

Chula Vista evacuations
Posted @ 10:06 PM
Chula Vista remains on alert after issuing an evacuation order for the Bella Lago community.

The city also has issued non-mandatory evacuation advisories for the Woods at EastLake, some areas of San Miguel Ranch and some areas of Rolling Hills Ranch.

About 150 evacuees are taking shelter at the Community Youth Center gymnasium on the Chula Vista High School campus, 465 L Street. Many people have been dropping off food, but there’s a continuing need for sleeping bags and mats.

The Sweetwater Union High School District will provide evacuees with breakfast Tuesday morning and the Chula Vista Elementary School District will provide lunch.

Chula Vista residents who want updates on the fire situation can call (619) 397-6399 to hear recorded messages.

— Tanya Mannes

Posted by signonsandiego at 10:06 PM 0 comments

Witch Creek fire could near Santee
Posted @ 9:26 PM
Santee Mayor Randy Voepel said city officials were closely monitoring the progress of a finger of the Witch Creek fire north of El Capitan Reservoir. Voepel said he planned to meet with other officials Tuesday morning to reassess the direction of the wind and consider how it would affect the fire’s course.

Meanwhile, county spokesman Mike Workman said a report of a fire in the Tierrasanta area was unfounded.

— Tanya Mannes

Posted by signonsandiego at 9:26 PM 2 comments

Voluntary evacuation in place for all of Del Mar
Posted @ 9:14 PM
A dispatch from the city of Del Mar’s web site: “For your safety, we are strongly advising that all Del Mar residents evacuate.” A mandatory evacuation remains in place for eastern Del Mar.

Residents were told to go north to El Toro High School at 25255 Toledo Way, Lake Forest.

Those who need help leaving are told to call 858-704-3694.

In addition, the Del Mar Fairgrounds cannot receive additional clients with special needs as they are at full capacity. The City of Oceanside has opened a shelter at El Camino High School, 400 Rancho Del Oro, Oceanside, for these evacuees.

— Jennifer Vigil

Posted by signonsandiego at 9:14 PM 7 comments

Winds won’t change until Thursday
Posted @ 9:08 PM

Fire officials said at 8:30 p.m. that they don’t expect to see winds change direction until late afternoon Thursday.
The relentless winds which have fueled the fire and have hampered firefighters’ efforts have been blowing from east to west since Sunday.
The winds are forecast to reverse to a normal pattern moving from west to east. Firefighters are starting to plan for that change.

— Angelica Martinez


1,892 posted on 10/22/2007 10:21:59 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... Godspeed ... ICE’s toll-free tip hotline —1-866-DHS-2-ICE ... 9/11 .. Never FoRGeT)
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To: del4hope

LOL,,,And good to see you too,,,Ya’ll be safe...

God Bless...


1,893 posted on 10/22/2007 10:22:32 PM PDT by 1COUNTER-MORTER-68 (THROWING ANOTHER BULLET-RIDDLED TV IN THE PILE OUT BACK~~~~~)
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One of the warm fuzzies at my work is seeing the folks come into the fire station to personally thank the firefighters who have saved their life. Some bake pies or cakes, some write heart touching letters and others bring what they they value most.

This guy walked into L.A. County FS 70 one day when I was working there to thank the crew with a big tuna he had just caught.


1,894 posted on 10/22/2007 10:23:41 PM PDT by spectr17 (What if the Hokey Pokey really is what it's all about?)
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To: BurbankKarl

My parents flew out of LAX to Hawaii today and they said that the smoke extended out to sea for a good hour of flying!


1,895 posted on 10/22/2007 10:24:13 PM PDT by Yaelle
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To: NormsRevenge

According to John Miller of the US Forest Service, anyone remaining in Green Valley Lake must evacuate now. Because of the imminent danger from the fire, all remaining fire and law enforcement personnel are being evacuated immediately.

that is arrowhead


1,896 posted on 10/22/2007 10:24:40 PM PDT by BurbankKarl
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To: BurbankKarl

Do you know in what direction that one’s heading?


1,897 posted on 10/22/2007 10:26:23 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Mother of the Bride here, treat me with respect for once, will ya? ;))
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To: athelass

The Dolphin Awards, sponsored by the Malibu Times, recognize select individuals for their outstanding contributions to the Malibu community.


1,898 posted on 10/22/2007 10:26:37 PM PDT by Rte66
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To: spectr17

That’s cool....I wonder which of them is having the most fun...

:)

I think the GIVER of the tuna....!!


1,899 posted on 10/22/2007 10:27:02 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Mother of the Bride here, treat me with respect for once, will ya? ;))
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To: spectr17

WOW! I bet that made for a great feast!


1,900 posted on 10/22/2007 10:33:38 PM PDT by kstewskis ("Political correctness is intellectual terrorism"....Mel Gibson)
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