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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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To: BurbankKarl

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...


2,321 posted on 10/23/2007 11:56:16 AM PDT by null and void (Franz Kafka would have killed himself in despair if he lived in the world we inhabit today.)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
He is really laying it on Sacramento....

Sacramento too busy banning "Mom" and "Dad"? /sar

2,322 posted on 10/23/2007 11:56:19 AM PDT by CedarDave (The only access Hillary-care will bring is access to a waiting list.)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

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.


2,323 posted on 10/23/2007 11:56:36 AM 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: Brad's Gramma

Has anyone told this guy there have been 2000 homes lost? Orange County has lost 1....


2,324 posted on 10/23/2007 11:56:37 AM PDT by BurbankKarl
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A fire is blazing at Camp Pendleton according to base officials. Smoke is visible from San Clemente.


2,325 posted on 10/23/2007 11:56:38 AM PDT by So Cal Rocket
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To: CedarDave

You can drop the sarcasm tag, IMO. I’d say yes, Mr. Arnie’s been too busy with that crap...


2,326 posted on 10/23/2007 11:57:12 AM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Mother of the Bride here, treat me with respect for once, will ya? ;))
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

Thanks, Ernest.


2,327 posted on 10/23/2007 11:58:07 AM PDT by Not A Snowbird (Some people are like slinkys, the idea of them tumbling down a flight of stairs makes you smile.)
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To: It's me

Appears that the locals are blaming Sacramento for not following/implementing recommendations arising from the 2003 fires.


2,328 posted on 10/23/2007 11:58:09 AM PDT by CedarDave (The only access Hillary-care will bring is access to a waiting list.)
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To: BurbankKarl

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.....


2,329 posted on 10/23/2007 11:58:55 AM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Mother of the Bride here, treat me with respect for once, will ya? ;))
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To: Tijeras_Slim

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.


2,330 posted on 10/23/2007 11:59:04 AM PDT by calcowgirl ("Liberalism is just Communism sold by the drink." P. J. O'Rourke)
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To: Eva

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.


2,331 posted on 10/23/2007 11:59:27 AM PDT by Global2010 ( The Lord will guide you but you have to move your feet.)
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To: CedarDave
But but but thinning the deadwood would allow some people to make money from the timber.

That would be eeeeeeeeevil!!!

2,332 posted on 10/23/2007 11:59:39 AM PDT by null and void (Franz Kafka would have killed himself in despair if he lived in the world we inhabit today.)
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To: Brad's Gramma

They must be losing some homes now...


2,333 posted on 10/23/2007 11:59:53 AM PDT by BurbankKarl
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To: calcowgirl; All

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


2,334 posted on 10/23/2007 12:00:06 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: BurbankKarl

Sounds like they’re about to.


2,335 posted on 10/23/2007 12:00:53 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

Thank you.


2,336 posted on 10/23/2007 12:01:06 PM PDT by Tijeras_Slim ("mountainous pomposity and cloying spirituality")
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To: Brad's Gramma
You could back me some cookies, too.

Doesn’t need a special occasion like a major conflagration...

2,337 posted on 10/23/2007 12:01:14 PM PDT by null and void (Franz Kafka would have killed himself in despair if he lived in the world we inhabit today.)
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To: Tijeras_Slim

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.


2,338 posted on 10/23/2007 12:01:28 PM PDT by BurbankKarl
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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.
2,339 posted on 10/23/2007 12:01:30 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: null and void

LOL!!!

Chocolate chip or peanut butter? :)


2,340 posted on 10/23/2007 12:01:56 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Mother of the Bride here, treat me with respect for once, will ya? ;))
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