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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I turned off Nightline after awhile; classic media sensationalism...
Did you know that Terry Moran’s brother Rick, co-hosts Michelle Malkin’s blog? Yeah... Rick’s the only conserv in the family I think.
I just found this thread so not to be redundant how many of these 3 fires are arson?
Why would somebody do this?
I am so thankful to hear the evacuees are living civil side by side in the camp out stadium.
If they are calling in the Marines to fight the fires then I will assume that the Oregon Wild Fire teams are down there.
We have a business acquaintance who’s son is on a squadron from up here, so again I am going to assume he is back at it.
That footage from the mtn looks nasty...they arent going to be allowed back up there for a while..CNN has been showing aerial footage online
UPDATE 4-Wildfires rage in California for third day
Tue Oct 23, 2007 12:17pm ET136
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by Dana Ford
SAN DIEGO, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Wildfires stoked by fierce winds burned unchecked across Southern California for a third day on Tuesday with 300,000 people in San Diego alone evacuated as flames destroyed or threatened homes from humble forest cabins to luxury villas.
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders told people to "stay at home, stay off the freeways" so fire crews and evacuees could keep moving as the winds changed course. He said about 1,000 homes in San Diego County had been destroyed.
"We are in for another very dangerous day today. We may be forced to do very quick and immediate evacuations," said Ron Lane, head of San Diego County office of emergency services.
"We no doubt are going to be issuing additional evacuation notices today," he added.
The Marine base at Camp Pendleton, one of the largest in the United States, was on alert for possible evacuation of its 60,000 people, including families.
Officials said people were cooperating and evacuating quickly, resulting in minimal loss of life.
Just heard locally that NM is sending hotshot crews and other assistance. Sorry it’s taken this long.
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UPDATE 4-Wildfires rage in California for third day
Tue Oct 23, 2007 12:17 PM ET
(Updates with officials preparing for more evacuations)
By Dana Ford
SAN DIEGO, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Wildfires stoked by fierce winds burned unchecked across Southern California for a third day on Tuesday with 300,000 people in San Diego alone evacuated as flames destroyed or threatened homes from humble forest cabins to luxury villas.
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders told people to "stay at home, stay off the freeways" so fire crews and evacuees could keep moving as the winds changed course. He said about 1,000 homes in San Diego County had been destroyed.
"We are in for another very dangerous day today. We may be forced to do very quick and immediate evacuations," said Ron Lane, head of San Diego County office of emergency services.
"We no doubt are going to be issuing additional evacuation notices today," he added.
The Marine base at Camp Pendleton, one of the largest in the United States, was on alert for possible evacuation of its 60,000 people, including families.
Officials said people were cooperating and evacuating quickly, resulting in minimal loss of life.
Tens of thousands in San Diego County, including elderly evacuees from nursing homes, spent the night in the Qualcomm sports stadium or the Del Mar Fairgrounds, as did thousands of pets and horses.
Just one person has died, in a San Diego fire on Sunday, and some three dozen have been injured.
The fires, whipped by hot, dry Santa Ana winds gusting to 70 miles per hour (113 kph) have swept the drought stricken region unchecked over the past two days from Santa Barbara to the Mexican border 230 miles (370 km) to the south.
The National Weather Service said "strong and damaging winds" will continue near Los Angeles through mid-afternoon, and high wind warnings may be issued for some areas Tuesday night. In San Diego, the strong winds fanning the flames were expected through Wednesday.
Some 300,000 acres (120,000 hectares) have burned, about the size of the city of Los Angeles, overwhelming fire crews and state emergency services.
BUSH DECLARES EMERGENCY
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger summoned aid from 1,500 National Guard troops, including 200 from the Mexican border, to help with firefighting, evacuations and crowd control.
Neighboring states, including Nevada and Arizona, rushed in crews and equipment. President George W. Bush early on Tuesday declared an emergency in the state and authorized the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate disaster relief in the seven counties stricken by wildfires.
Among the thousands at the Qualcomm stadium were about 300 people evacuated from nursing homes. Volunteers set up tents for families and seniors in the walkways of the stadium.
"There's no word on our house," said Don Parmaley, who was at the stadium with his wife, Rose. "We were able to find a hotel room last night (Sunday) but they had to evacuate the hotel this morning (Monday)."
The firestorms closed major state highways, schools and businesses and plumes of thick black smoke drifted across much of Southern California, blotting out the sun.
One official said the Witch Fire could prove as devastating as 2003's so-called Cedar Fire that burned 280,000 acres (110,000 hectares) and killed 15 people.
A blaze in the seaside enclave of Malibu that had blackened 2,400 acres (970 hectares) was partly contained, having destroyed 10 buildings including a landmark castle and a church. (Additional reporting by Marty Graham in San Diego)
2000 homes so far...that seems calamatous
Hi La Enchiladita,Your smart not to watch.I am watching live feed.
I note that Animal Rescue is hard at work in the situation, also.
Oh don’t listen to her.I just hugged her:)
Rolling Hills Ranch now under mandatory evacuation. Rolling Hills Ranch is in the northeast section of Chula Vista, to the west of Mt. Miguel (Haris Fire).
THank you.
Mira Mesa is completely fine and looks to stay that way. Chula Vista is still unpredictable it sounds like.
The middle area around Mira Mesa seems to be one of the more stable places compared to how the rest of us are doing!
Thanks!
I saw one couple who had rescued animals last night, shared their bed with ten dogs. Now, that is love.
3 firefighters critically injured? OH, no.......
I have to say that was the oddest request... obviously the teachers are in the same boat as everyone else and need to see to their families!
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Fire officials in Modjeska Canyon say they’re worried they may lose 25 to 30 houses as winds swirl through the area. - 11:02 a.m.
Anaheim firefighters quickly battled and extinguished a one-acre brushfire around 12:30 a.m. near Sycamore Park in the eastern side of the city. The flare-up followed a two-acre blaze around 5 p.m. Monday, officials said. 17 fire engines carrying 68 firefighters knocked down in the flare-up in under 30 minutes, Anaheim Fire Department spokeswoman Maria Sabol said. Residents from 10 homes self-evacuated during the fire, though no evacuation orders were made. - 10:54 a.m.
People are finding it hard to board their animals. The O.C. Fairgounds. Small animals can be taken to El Toro High School or the Orange County Animal Shelter off of The City Drive. For large animals, call the animal care hotline at (714) 935-7158. - 10:50 a.m.
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