Posted on 11/15/2008 2:27:38 AM PST by bd476
Fire Forces Evacuations, Burns Homes in Sylmar Area
Sayre Fire is near the 210 Freeway in Northern Los Angeles.
A dangerous, fast-moving brush fire in the Sylmar section of the San Fernando Valley, spread by gusting 50 mph winds has now burned at least five homes and is threatening several more, City Fire Department spokesperson Melissa Kelly said today.
So far there are no reports of injuries to residents or fire personnel, said Kelly.
The blaze ignited about 10:30 p.m. in the dry, brushy hills above 13000 W. Sayre Street near Shablow Ave, and has so far consumed more than 500 acres.
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Ballsy call to keep flying. Them air attack boys have my deepest respect.
Just got in so excuse my ignorance but can anyone tell me if these fires are close to Torrance? My kids live there.
No threats to Torrence at this time. Fires are miles away from there right now.
Thank you! I was a little stressed there for a minute. I talked to my son today and he didn’t seem to know much about the fires and they were going to soccer practice but I thought maybe the fires had gotten worse.
New fire behind Von’s in Boquet Ranch and Newhall. First alarm brush response.
Fires have gotten worse. Growing bigger and new starts in new areas.
Nearest fire to Torrence is the Rancho Palo Verdes fire to the south about 10 miles
This is just awful. I am praying for everyone out there.
How do fires just pop up like that?
The wind is howling today in many areas.
Embers blowing miles downwind start new fires
People tossing lit cigs
High wind knocks down power lines that spark off a fire
Arsonists lighting them
Homewowners using edgers or welders throw sparks into tinder dry brush
etc. etc. etc.
The closest I’ve heard of was in Rancho Palos Verdes about a couple of hours ago.
Prayers for the homeless. I hope there's still a lake left that doesn't contain non-native sucker fish so the bombers can fill up. (I've always wondered about CA...why don't they use seawater? Will it endanger the sea or something?)
oh no :|
Prayers for you!
Fire behind Von’s in Boquet Ranch and Newhall Ranch. First alarm brush response.
LA Co FD Copter #11 in route. 7 min ETA
“Vulcan IC”
IC = Incident
Incident -( a human caused or natural observance such as wildland fire that requires emergency service action to prevent or reduce the loss of life or damage to property or natural resources
Are you kidding? Those tanks are an eyesore, there'd be protests about them. Then the Impact report about all the native species that are disturbed by putting the tank in....
Am I one of the few who is old enough and enough of a long term LA native to remember Dr. George's disaster documentaries where he went through all the causes of the great LA fires, how homeowners need pumps and generators to turn their pools into water supplies for firefighters, etc? As it really seems like the same problems happen year after year after year.
Thanks. I am in Texas and not familiar with the area, but like all Mom’s I get scared to death when I think one of my babies is in danger. I am worried for everyone there and am praying that this just stops.
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