NASA
NASA satellites continue to capture remarkable new images of the wildfires
raging in Southern California. At least 14 massive fires are reported to have
scorched about 425 square miles from north of Los Angeles to southeast of
San Diego.
Posted on 10/21/2007 9:48:36 AM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach
Ah, and here I thought ‘workmen’ might be code for people who are doing work that Americans won’t do (for 3rd world wages).
Silly me...
Sacramento too busy banning "Mom" and "Dad"? /sar
Fires bring down power lines, officials declare emergency
http://www.bakersfield.com/119/story/266724.html
AP
The firestorms raging across Southern California are causing power transmission problems throughout the region.
About two dozen transmission lines have been knocked out, California Independent System Operator spokesman Gregg Fishman said.
Some are back in operation but power managers can’t move power as efficiently as usual.
“San Diego in particular is feeling the brunt of this,” Fishman said. “The impact has been significant enough that we declared a transmission emergency, which gives us the ability to react more quickly.”
Customers in San Diego were asked to conserve.
Has anyone told this guy there have been 2000 homes lost? Orange County has lost 1....
A fire is blazing at Camp Pendleton according to base officials. Smoke is visible from San Clemente.
You can drop the sarcasm tag, IMO. I’d say yes, Mr. Arnie’s been too busy with that crap...
Thanks, Ernest.
Appears that the locals are blaming Sacramento for not following/implementing recommendations arising from the 2003 fires.
Yeah, Karl....I know. Honest, I know.
I heard on KFI this morning that this OC fire was given a low priority up front as there were no homes involved.
I UNDERSTAND THAT TOO, as this was FAR bigger than anyone thought it would be.
These dudes are ALL tired, they’re ALL frustrated...I think I’ll go back some cookies or something & drive them over to the station.....
This is the best resource I have found. It is a blog from the San Diego Union-Tribune, giving a status of all of the areas and official evacuation notices. I posted the latest stuff mentioning Chula Vista, below. Mira Mesa High School is one of the shelters for evacuees, so it is probably safe (for now).
http://sosdfireblog.blogspot.com/2007_10_21_archive.html
Updates on Harris, Witch, Poomcha, Rice and McCoy fires
Posted @ 9:36 AM
The Harris Fire is 70, 000 acres and 5% contained. Firefighters are looking for full control of this fire on November 4th.
250 residences have been damaged and 200 have been destroyed. 5 firefighters and 20 civilians have been burned and there was 1 civilian fatality. Currently we have 65 Engines, 9 fire crews, 2 dozers, 5 water tenders, 3 airtankers, 2 helicopters, 2 helitankers, (500 firefighters).
Areas threatened: regional communications site on San Miguel Mountain. Power grid and sub station, Water treatment plant, Chula Vista, San Diego, Potrero, Barrett Junction, Barrett Lake area, Engineer Springs, Dulzura, Deerhorn Valley, Lawson Valley, Jamul, Lyons Valley area and Otay Mountain.
The fire burned 50+ homes in Deerhorn Valley Fire and Honey Springs. Fire moved rapidly to the west/southwest to Chula Vista and Otay Lake and north to the south end of Barrett Lake. Firefighters are engaged in protecting a critical Power Grid sub-station and a water treatment plant.
Elf or some such group crossed my mind as well.
I think the guy who rebuilt his home making it now fire proof was very wise.
Now for the rebuilds it would be a good idea to volentarily build in cistron systems, solar and other self suffieciant energy sources.
That would be eeeeeeeeevil!!!
They must be losing some homes now...
Southern California Wildfires Burn Out of Control:
New NASA Satellite Images Show Fires’ Rapid Growth
http://www.nasa.gov/vision/earth/lookingatearth/socal_wildfires_oct07.html
Sounds like they’re about to.
Thank you.
Doesn’t need a special occasion like a major conflagration...
More evacuations in Fallbrook, Valley Center
Posted @ 11:57 AM
Reverse 9-1-1 are going out to evacuation orders to 924 Palomar Mountain and Valley Center households.
Residents are advised to take shelter at the Palomar Observatory, 35899 Canfield Road.
LOL!!!
Chocolate chip or peanut butter? :)
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