Posted on 11/24/2007 4:37:19 PM PST by Sub-Driver
Celebrities flee, homes gutted as wildfire ravages Malibu Nov 24 05:47 PM US/Eastern Hollywood stars were among nearly 10,000 people forced to flee as wind-driven wildfires tore through the celebrity enclave of Malibu on Saturday, gutting at least 35 multi-million dollar homes and threatening hundreds more, officials and reports said.
Fires erupted at around 3:30 am (1130 GMT) officials said, spreading rapidly through tinder-dry brush as winds packing gusts of up to 50 mph fanned the inferno, the second major blaze to hit Malibu in the space of a month.
By 10:30 am (1830 GMT), around 2,200 acres had been scorched as the flames burned unchecked, Los Angeles County Fire Department officials said.
Around 1,700 firefighters had been deployed to tackle the fires, backed up by 23 aircraft including water-dropping helicopters and a DC-10 which was pummeling the infernos with flame retardant.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky told a press conference 10,000 residents had been evacuated. Only one injury had been reported so far, a firefighter who received burns which were not thought serious, he added.
Local media reports said actors Matthew McConaughey and Minnie Driver were among those forced to evacuate while Red Hot Chili Peppers bass guitarist Flea's home was destroyed by the flames.
Yaroslavsky said winds blowing across the region had begun to ease later Saturday, offering encouragement to firefighters. However he warned the situation could change rapidly.
"It's a very dynamic and dangerous situation," he told reporters. "The winds have died down but we need to caution everyone that winds can start again in a hurry. It does not mean people are out of danger.
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Yup...
I am sorry for what you all are going through. Here in Long Beach we saw the “glorious” sunset to the west and I grimaced, knowing that those amazing colors come from the smoke from the fires ravaging the beautiful Malibu hillside. I grew up on the other side of those hills and drove them often to get to the beach.
May you stay safe.
Oh my goodness, your post gives good reason why there ought to be a probationary period for newbies.
” It is unfortunate that good folk like you have to get mixed in with that crowd just because you have the same zip code...”
There are no more lefties rhan righties there. Quit watching TV.
Please would you translate that? :)
Thank you very much!
“..... It is unfortunate that good folk like you have to get mixed in with that crowd just because you have the same zip code...
I do hope all remains well for you....”
I wanted to use that money to fund a retreat for battered(Christian) women... Ain’tto ggod right now.
“I do hope all remains well for you....”
Well my remains OK.....the rest, Time will tell!
Very sorry for all you are going through. Prayers you stay safe. ~Pandora~
His alma matter was beaten by the Texas A&M Aggies (aka the Fighting Farmers) yesterday.
Normally, this Matthew character is on the sidelines for the game, but it is now understood why he wasn't there... I don't blame him for not being at the game... more important things to deal with regarding his home/property.
Um. I just checked. No smoke here.
And your next stupid comment is????
Okay...thanks for explaining it. I have never heard of the term t-sip.
The state where more have given their lives fighting in Iraq than any other state?
Maybe when all the California vets that weren't killed in Iraq will find their homes burnt down when they return. That should make you happy! Cool huh?
Maybe some fire fighters and families trying to save their homes and lives will be killed. More good news for you.
A$$holes like you ought to be kept under 24 hour surveillance for the good of all.
Hey Sub, you related to Minnie?
Prayers Up! for you and everyone in the affected area.
Since you’re a N00b and all, I thought I’d go check your posting history.
IMNSHO....you are not deserving of this forum.
It won’t be me who hits the button...nope. But, it’s been nice knowing you. Perhaps you’ll find your place in life, elsewhere, soon.
Thank you so much!
Dittoes.
They spread their poison to those of us who aren't remotely interested in their crap.
“Nothing”? How about the bans on fire roads? What about the ban on removing brush around property? This from residents (family) who live near Tahoe. If you don’t want wildfires, clear the brush, do away with quick-burning cedar shingles, and clear those fire roads.
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