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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

UPDATE: The city of Malibu is advising residents in Puerco Canyon to begin evacuating due to a wildfire driven by powerful winds. This area is north of Pacific Coast Highway and about 1 mile west of Pepperdine University. Residents along the beach on Malibu Road may soon be evacuated. Pacific Coast Highway is closed between Kanan-Dume Road and Topanga Canyon. Residents are advised to head to the west. Evacuation centers are being set up in the Zuma Beach area.

A wildfire driven by powerful winds in the Malibu Hills this morning threatened a university, destroyed at least one home and forced the evacuation of hundreds more, authorities said.

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Lake Arrowhead....

40K working way over to help out on those (suspicious vehicle calls

04:13 PM Source: scanner
tankers ordered and another order for the DC10

Update 4:29 PM
Lake Arrowhead - Air Tanker 722 has drafted 2,000 gallons of water from Lake Arrowhead. It is currently enroute to the head of the Grass Fire.

The DC-10 has been ordered, but remains on hold.

According to the latest estimates, between 1,000 and 2,000 acres of brush and timber. Nearly 2,000 homes are threatened in the area, and 128 homes have been lost according to news reports.

Anyone with possible arson tip should call (800) 47-ARSON. While there are no indications of arson, the widespread nature of these fires may be suspicious.

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Fox News reported there isn’t much air support due to the many fires burning.


1,461 posted on 10/22/2007 4:35:22 PM PDT by WestCoastGal (MTN DEW/AMP/NAT'LGUARD=88 "HMS is like going to Toys R Us When your coming from Kmart"~ Tony Jr)
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To: WestCoastGal

More homes burning in Lake Arrowhead now.


1,462 posted on 10/22/2007 4:36:41 PM PDT by fatima (Pray for my sister Germaine-very ill.)
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To: calcowgirl

No problem. It’s easy to forget one’s humanity in the face of disasters like this.. dark humor happens.. I can’t imagine the frustration firefighters feel as they can do little moere than get folks out of these areas..

saw a piece earlier this is more like a perfect storm, the winds and conditions, fuel, etc


1,463 posted on 10/22/2007 4:38:51 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: fatima

The Flying Cranes are now flying up there....


1,464 posted on 10/22/2007 4:39:10 PM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach (No Burkas for my Grandaughters!)
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To: fatima

Rancho Bernardo,40 homes burnt to the ground and starting other fires.


1,465 posted on 10/22/2007 4:39:13 PM PDT by fatima (Pray for my sister Germaine-very ill.)
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To: fatima

It’s hard to get a grasp on where these are going up there. It does seem to be going away from the lake and away from Big Bear from what I can find. Running Springs is sort of below and southwest of Lake Arrowhead and there appears to be spot fires there.


1,466 posted on 10/22/2007 4:39:24 PM PDT by WestCoastGal (MTN DEW/AMP/NAT'LGUARD=88 "HMS is like going to Toys R Us When your coming from Kmart"~ Tony Jr)
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Slide Fire
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for Green Valley Lake, Arrowbear Lake, Cedar Ridge Estate, and Running Springs.


1,467 posted on 10/22/2007 4:40:31 PM PDT by WestCoastGal (MTN DEW/AMP/NAT'LGUARD=88 "HMS is like going to Toys R Us When your coming from Kmart"~ Tony Jr)
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To: WestCoastGal

the wind is blowing to the west...so yes, it is going away....


1,468 posted on 10/22/2007 4:41:17 PM PDT by BurbankKarl
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To: WestCoastGal

Hard to tell.Sad that there are not enought fire fighters.Eight homes starting on fire Arrowhead and tile roofs.


1,469 posted on 10/22/2007 4:41:52 PM PDT by fatima (Pray for my sister Germaine-very ill.)
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To: calcowgirl
In the case of California, too much water will not be our problem!

I live in a small town in the midwest that had ocassional flooding in the lower portion of town durning heavy rain events . The government forced everyone out with buyouts. Think anything like that could happen in California?

1,470 posted on 10/22/2007 4:43:01 PM PDT by bjs1779
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To: NormsRevenge

I think we’re spoiled, in a way. They have done such a great job containing fires in the past.
But with 17? fires now roaring in California, they seem to be outmatched.


1,471 posted on 10/22/2007 4:43:08 PM PDT by calcowgirl ("Liberalism is just Communism sold by the drink." P. J. O'Rourke)
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To: All

In case anyone has a Marine stationed in SoCal, current info is that neither MCRD nor Camp Pendleton are in danger right now. They have suspended outdoor training due to smoke and ash. Otherwise, all is well, thank God.


1,472 posted on 10/22/2007 4:43:19 PM PDT by athelass (Proud Mom of a Sailor and two Marines! Frodo Lives!)
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To: bjs1779

The California commies would love it if private property was abolished in its entirety.
(Many RINOs seem to agree).


1,473 posted on 10/22/2007 4:47:09 PM PDT by calcowgirl ("Liberalism is just Communism sold by the drink." P. J. O'Rourke)
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To: All

Woohoo! Nevada and Arizona are pitching in resources—planes and helicopters!

Thank you, Nevada and Arizona!


1,474 posted on 10/22/2007 4:48:35 PM PDT by calcowgirl ("Liberalism is just Communism sold by the drink." P. J. O'Rourke)
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To: athelass

THANK you!!!!


1,475 posted on 10/22/2007 4:50:47 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Mother of the Bride here, treat me with respect for once, will ya? ;))
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To: calcowgirl

Thanks Nevada & Arizona!!!!!!!


1,476 posted on 10/22/2007 4:51:32 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Mother of the Bride here, treat me with respect for once, will ya? ;))
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To: calcowgirl

YAHOOOO!!! Thank you Nevada and Arizona!


1,477 posted on 10/22/2007 4:51:39 PM PDT by KylaStarr (..keeping watch in east county SD)
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To: calcowgirl
The California commies would love it if private property was abolished in its entirety.

Do they actually get to buy private insurance on those homes out there?

1,478 posted on 10/22/2007 4:54:50 PM PDT by bjs1779
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To: calcowgirl

I wonder how many of those mexican mafia pot farms are burning up....


1,479 posted on 10/22/2007 4:55:09 PM PDT by BurbankKarl
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To: fatima

“Sad that there are not enought fire fighters”

You do not understand the nature of these fires. When they get going sending in firefighters is homicide. There is NO stopping them.


1,480 posted on 10/22/2007 4:56:58 PM PDT by Sunnyflorida (Peace is the aftermath of victory.)
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