Southern CA fires - Live Thread 10/27

10/27/03 | Myself

[PhiKapMom]

The problem is that there is heavy smoke all over and air control has already had to be moved north from Miramar. You don't want to risk bringing in AF One and having people involved in emergency preparedness have to deal with a Presidential visit. That would be foolish with all of the mandatory evacuations going on right now.

[Trampled by Lambs]

"You can try to use the "high and mighty" argument all you want. Davis and Garamendi are out at evac centers standing in front of cameras and explaining programs to the people. Wanna know why the GOP has NO statewide leaders? Any IDIOT would figure it out."

I know flame wars are taboo here so, you win. I'm an idiot. Hey, maybe we could have a parade!

[nicmarlo]

2131 3:27PM SigAlert - Lane Closure SB SR170 ON MAGNOLIA BLVD OFR Southern Division (LA County area)

[nicmarlo]

Who can these monsters be?

Unspeakable murdering lunatics.

[deport]

A NOAA image that is from yesterday.......

[PhiKapMom]

The fire in San Bernardino has now turned into a homicide investigation since the people in the van were seen flicking matches into the dry brush as they drove along and two people have died! Hope they catch them and bring out the gallows to give them a public hanging!

[Kahuna]

Agreed! Bones...WHO IN THE HELL CARES? Lay off!

[Looking for Diogenes]

Can we get an update of this incredible photo?????

Here is the link for the Forest Service's MODIS Fire Imagery page, which has images from various satellites. I see I made a mistake about the time the images were taken - it was at 12:52 pm, 10/27/03.

MODIS Imagery-So Cal Fires

[BurbankKarl]

Gray Davis explains why CDF personnel were cut Oct 15th before the fire season was over to residents who lost everything.

[viaveritasvita]

I'm an idiot. Hey, maybe we could have a parade!

LOL! Send in the clowns! Way to diffuse the situation TBL. My hat's off to you.

McCoy, get a grip!! We're on this thread for info about the fires. Sheesh! Who's calling whom an idiot??

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[PhiKapMom]

KFI reporting that winds have shifted and blowing from the South -- causing the the smoke to get thicker in the Simi Valley fire -- cannot bring in helicopters or planes right now because of the heavy black smoke.

[nicmarlo]

The wind is picking up in dark and ashy Agoura Hills.

Not good!

[BurbankKarl]

The Angeles National Forest has just been closed to everyone execept commuters....

[nicmarlo]

CHP site down right now.....

[nicmarlo]

cannot bring in helicopters or planes right now because of the heavy black smoke.

More bad news.....

[cake_crumb]

"Have the POTUS landing in San Bernardino after going on fire recon with the USFS. Put the POTUS in a USFS flight suit and have him land at San Bernardino Airport to address the people directly"

Are you for real? You want the president to pull a Grey Davis and pull resources out of the field and off their jobs, just to make himself look good on camera? He isn't going to do that.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Prior to it being down, I checked Orange Cty....there were no fires. Phew.

[PhiKapMom]

KFI reporting the winds are shifting and it is not good news -- may be why the site is down. Doofus admitting the President has signed the emergency declaration.

Weather is next on KFI -- could cool down tomorrow.