California Fires

Hi Albert.

   I'm sitting down here in San Diego about 8 miles from the leading edge of the Harris fire (20,000 acres and growing) nervously watching the news. The mandatory evacuations are incredible - 250,000 last I heard and more being issued every hour. There wasn't much traffic on the roads when I came home from work, but a good proportion of the vehicles out there were loaded up with belongings and heading west. The smoke plume from the Harris fire looks like a volcanic eruption. You have to see it to appreciate it.
   I've started quietly moving things into the motorhome (I don't want to freak my kid out) just in case. The winds are brutal out on the fire line at the moment and it's carrying embers up to a mile and a half. I don't envy the firefighters, but I do admire the hell out of them.
   One of my coworkers got word this afternoon that her house in Ramona is a total loss. You can watch it on TV, but when someone you know loses everything and you see the look of pain on their face, it really brings it home.
   The 5 freeway is now the only way in and out of San Diego unless you head across the border and they predict if the winds don't change the fire will reach the coast soon and we'll be cut off I guess. To everybody else in San Diego and Malibu (and anywhere else that's having to deal with this), good luck and please stay safe.
   
   
   

Albert, scary situation over there. My best to you and everyone else in southern Cal. Be safe.. Coyote

Albert, jackdad,& Hotair, I am so sorry for what you are going through. I hope you can maintain yourselves and your family. Maybe you should get out of Dodge. Most everything can be replaced except photos and animals. Please be safe and try to save as many animals as you can. I pray for your protection. D
    
ps:   anyone know a realtime satellite URL I can view from here?
    

They are talking about possibly deploying CERT team members to assist with the animal situation. I am not sure I will be able to go but want to.

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    I dont want to over whelm you guys with info. But if this helps you prepare for what direction you might be heading if you got to escape or evacuate here is the fire locations I have found for California.

Poomacha Fire
Highway 76, Pauma Valley
San Diego County

The fire started October 23 as a structure fire on the Lajolla Indian Reservation. It has burned 1,000 acres. Evacuations are in progress along the Highway 76 Corridor. This fire has resulted in eight injuries. Poomacha Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160.

Harris Fire
Harris Ranch Road & Hwy 94
San Diego County

This fire has burned 70,000 acres and is five percent contained. The fire started October 22 and is burning at Harris Ranch Road and both sides of Highway 94 in Portrero in San Diego County. There have been 20 civilian injuries and one death as well as five firefighter injuries on this fire. At least 200 homes have been destroyed in this fire - more than 50 were in Deerhorn Valley and Honey Springs. Citizens are shelterd at Fire Station 66. 2000 homes and 500 commercial properties are threatened currently. 3000 people have been evacuated in the Harris Ranch Road and Otay Lake Road. 275 firefighters are assigned including 175 CAL FIRE staff. Harris Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160.


McCoy Fire
Cleveland National Forest
San Diego County

This fire has burned 300 acres and is 50 percent contained. The fire started October 21 and is burning in the Boulder Creek/Eagle Peak area of San Diego County. One residence and one outbuilding have been destroyed. 28 personnel are currently on scene. McCoy Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160.


Rice Fire
Rice Canyon
San Diego County

This fire has burned 6,100 acres in Rice Canyon in Northern San Diego County. 500 homes have been destroyed and another 30 have been damaged. 2,500 homes are threatened. The town of Fallbrook has been evacuated. Camp Pendleton and Oceanside are threatened. 170 firefighters are assigned to this fire including 11 CAL FIRE staff. Rice Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160.

Rosa Fire
NearTemecula
Riverside County

This fire has burned 100 acres. 100 residences near Temecula are threatened. 192 firefighters are assigned. Roca Fire Information Line (951) 940-6985.

Witch Fire
Witch Creek Area East of Ramona
San Diego County

This fire has burned 165,000 acres uncontained. 500 homes, 100 commercial properties, and 50 outbuildings have been destroyed. 250 homes, 75 commercial properties and 50 outbuildings have been damaged. 5,000 residences, 1,500 commercial properties, and 300 outbuildings are currently threatened in the communities of San Diego, Poway, Ramona, Escondido, Lakeside, Valley Center, San Marcos, and Rancho Santa Fe. Seven firefighters have been injured on this fire. A CAL FIRE Incident Command Team is in command of this incident with 1,492 firefighters assigned. Wildcat Canyon is closed. Highway 67 is closed from Poway to Ramona. Witch Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160.   


Buckweed Fire
Mint Canyon Road at Sierra Hwy
Los Angeles County

This fire has burned 37,800 acres and is 27 percent contained. The fire started October 21 and is burning at Mint Canyon Road and Sierra Highway in Los Angeles County toward Magic Mountain. A mandatory evacuation of 15,000 residents remains in effect. 55,000 homes in the communities of Santa Clarita, Castaic, Leona Valley, Green Valley, Acton, Agua Dulce, Bouquet Reservoir and Mint Canyon, are threatened. Evacuation centers are located at Hart High School, Saugus High School, Crown Valley Middle School, and Meadowlark School. A partial road closure for Sierra Highway north from Soledad Canyon remains in effect. The Old Road at Valencia Boulevard is closed. Vasquez Canyon is open to residents only. 15 homes and 17 outbuildings have been destroyed and three homes have been damaged. 22 vehicles have also been destroyed. Three civilians and one firefighter have been injured. 1,014 firefighters are assigned including 172 CAL FIRE staff. Buckweed Fire Information Line (323) 881-2411


Magic Fire
Old Cross Road at Magic Mountain Parkway
Los Angeles County

The magic fire started at 2:15 p.m. October 22. 1200 acres have burned and the fire is moving toward Ventura. 900 homes are threatened in the Santa Clarita and Simi Valley areas. 428 Los Angeles County firefighters are assigned to this fire. Magic Fire Information Line (323) 881-2411.


Ranch Fire
Angeles National Forest
Los Angeles County

This fire has burned 54,500 acres since October 20 and is 10 percent contained. Fire is burning six miles north of Castaic in Los Angeles County. The communities of Fillmore, Piru, Ventura, and Ojai are currently threatened. Evacuations continue in Chiquito Canyon, Hasley Canyon, Val Verde, Hopper Canyon and toward Filmore. An evacuation center is available at Fillmore Veterans Memorial Building, 511 Second Street. Large animals can be evacuated to Ventura County Fairgrounds and small animals to Camarillo Animal Shelter.

Three homes and four outbuildings have been destroyed. 500 residences, 50 commercial properties and 50 outbuildings are currently threatened. Three homes and four outbuildings have been destroyed. 767 personnel are assigned including 80 CAL FIRE staff. Ranch Fire Information Line (626) 574-5208.

Canyon Fire
Malibu Canyon
Los Angeles County

This fire has burned 4,400 acres and is fifteen percent contained. The fire started October 21 and is burning in Malibu Canyon south of Pacific Coast Highway in Los Angeles County. Six homes and two businesses have been destroyed. Nine homes and five businesses have been damaged. 600 residences, 200 commercial buildings, and 100 outbuildings are threatened. 500 homes have been evacuated.

Mandatory evacuations are established in the following areas: Monte Nido, Malibu Colony, Malibu Rd., Sweetwater Canyon, Carbon Canyon, Carbon Mesa, Rambla Pacifica, Big Rock, Topanga Canyon, Powder Ranch Rd. and Monte Vista Dr. Voluntary evacuations were implemented for the following areas: Corral Canyon, Sunset Mesa, Topanga Canyon, and Old Topanga Canyon The following road closures are in effect: PCH between Topanga Canyon and Kanan-Dume Rd.; Malibu Canyon between PCH and Piuma Rd. Topanga Canyon and Mulholland Dr., Malibu Canyon at Civic Center, Malibu Canyon at Mulholland Dr., Carbon Canyon at PCH, PCH at Kanan Rd., Tuna at Saddlepeak, Kanan Rd. at Cornell, Big Rock at PCH, Los Flores at Rambla Pacifica (S/B Traffic), Old Topanga at Mulholland, Mulholland at Stunt Rd., Schuren at Stunt Rd. Evacuation centers established at Agoura High School and Palisades High School. Closures for 10/23/07 are in effect for Malibu High, Webster Elementary School, Point Dume Elementary School, Cabrillo and Topanga Elementary Schools.

Three injuries have been reported. 898 personnel are assigned to this incident including 17 fire crews, 12 helicopters, 207 engines, 6 bulldozers and 9 watertenders. Canyon Fire Information Line (323) 881-2411.

Walker Fire
Northwest of Lake Arrowhead
San Bernardino County

This fire burned 160 acres northwest of Lake Arrowhead in San Bernardino County and is now 100% contained. The evacuation center is now closed. Four engines remain on scene. Walker Fire Information line (909) 383-5688.


Cajon Fire
I-15/Kenwood in Devore
San Bernardino County

The Cajon Fire started October 22 and has burned 200 acres. It is currently 20 percent contained. 107 firefighters are assigned to this incident. Cajon Fire Information line (909) 383-5688.


Martin Fire
Martin Ranch Road at Meyers Road
San Bernardino County

This fire in the San Bernardino National Forest began at 9 a.m. October 23 and has burned 75 acres. It is 20 percent contained. 23 engines, 2 bulldozers, and a fire crew strike team are battling this fire. 50 homes are currently threatened and one home has been damaged. Martin Fire Information line (909) 383-5688.

Slide Fire
San Bernardino National Forest
Green Valley Lake near Running Springs
San Bernardino County

This fire has burned 8,500 acres at Green Valley Lake near Running Springs in San Bernardino County. More than 100 homes have burned and 400 continue to be threatened. Mandatory evacuations are in place for Green Valley Lake, Arrow Bear, and Running Springs. All roads into the mountain communities are closed. 17 engines and five water tenders are currently assigned to this fire. Slide Fire Information Line (909) 383-5688.

Santiago Fire
Santiago Canyon Road at Silverado Canyon Road
Orange County

This fire has burned 15,300 acres and is now 30 percent contained. The fire is burning at Santiago Canyon Road and Silverado Canyon Road in Irvine, Orange County. Highway 241 is closed from Santiago Canyon to Highway 133. Portola Parkway and portions of Jamboree Road in Irvine are closed. 3,500 homes and 150 commercial properties are threatened in the communities of Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Modjeska, and Silverado Canyon. Eight outbuildings have been destroyed and 12 have been damaged. Four firefighter injuries have been reported. 492 people are assigned to this incident. Santiago Fire Information Line (714) 573-6200.


CONTAINED
Sedgewick Fire
Brinkerhoff Rd/Sedgewick Ranch/ Figueroa Mountain
Santa Barbara County

This fire, caused by arching power lines, burned 710 acres and is now 100 percent contained. 450 homes and 1 outbuilding were threatened in the Woodstock and Brinkerhoff Road areas of Santa Barbara County. 472 personnel are assigned including 74 CAL FIRE staff. Sedgewick Fire Information Line (805) 681-5546.


Roca Fire
East of Temecula
Riverside County

This fire has burned 270 acres since October 21 and is now 100 percent contained. 300 residences in or near Aquanga, Jojoba Hills Resort, Crosley Homestead, Agua Tibea Wilderness, and the Cleveland National Forest were threatened. One home has been destroyed. 108 personnel are assigned. One injury has been reported. Roca Fire Information Line (951) 940-6985.


Coronado Hills Fire
South of Cal State San Marcos
San Diego County

Fire started October 22 and burned 300 acres south of Cal State San Marcos in San Diego County. Structures were lost in Discovery Hills and San Marcos. It is now 100 percent contained. Coronado Hills Fire Line (619) 590-3160.


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FBI: al-Qaeda detainee spoke of fire plot
PHOENIX (AP) — The FBI alerted law enforcement agencies last month that an al-Qaeda terrorist now in detention had talked of masterminding a plot to set a series of devastating forest fires around the western United States.
Rose Davis, a spokeswoman for the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, told The Associated Press that officials there took note of the warning but didn't see a need to act further on it.

The contents of the June 25 memo from the FBI's Denver office were reported Friday by The Arizona Republic. Davis declined to share a copy of the memo and an FBI spokeswoman in Denver didn't immediately return a telephone call.

The Republic reported that the detainee, who was not identified, said the plan involved three or four people setting wildfires using timed devices in Colorado, Montana, Utah and Wyoming that would detonate in forests and grasslands after the operatives had left the country.

The memo noted that investigators couldn't determine whether the detainee was telling the truth.

The newspaper said many forest law enforcement officers it contacted had no idea the warning had been issued.


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Feds Join Probe in SoCal Wildfire

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Federal agents joined the search for evidence Wednesday in brush-covered Orange County hills where an arsonist is believed to have ignited one of the wildfires devastating Southern California.

In San Bernardino County, a man suspected of starting a small fire was arrested and another man was shot to death by police after he fled officers who approached to see if he might be trying to set a fire.

Wildfires, burning in seven counties, had destroyed about 1,500 homes and caused more than a half-million people to flee since the first blaze began late Saturday. At least two - in Orange and Riverside counties - have been linked to arson.

Throughout the region, authorities stepped up patrols in hopes of preventing copycat fires and looting. In San Diego County, sheriff's officials have reported scattered instances of looting in fire zones. Two people have been arrested.

Orange County officials converged on a remote area of bone-dry brush where a 19,200-acre wildfire has destroyed nine homes. They were aided by special teams from the FBI and federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The federal government planned to send more agents from around the country to help with the probe.

Investigators taped off an area they called a crime scene, took photos, collected evidence and recorded map coordinates, according to ATF Special Agent Susan Raichel. Authorities believe the fire had been set because they found three different ignition points within a short distance - a common sign of arson.

A $70,000 reward was offered for information leading to an arrest in the case.

In San Bernardino County, a motorcyclist who authorities say set a small fire in a rural foothill area of the San Bernardino Mountains has been booked for investigation of arson. Authorities said they didn't know if the man was connected to any of the 16 major wildfires burning in Southern California.

In the city of San Bernardino, police shot and killed a man who fled when officers approached to see if he might be trying to set a fire.

The man, whose name was not released, was shot Tuesday night following a chase that ended when he backed his car into a police cruiser and an officer opened fire, San Bernardino police said.

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Associated Press writer Matt Apuzzo in Washington contributed to this story.

Oh Pebbles I wish you such luck. My heart goes out to you and everyone down there. I can't imagine rebuilding and having it burn down again in 4 years. I also feel so sad for all the forest animals that lost their lives in those fires. They were saying this am that there is a 70,000 reward for the capture of the guy who started one of them. Please let us know.

Albert, Hotair and Jacksdad.  I know all of you are very wise,  and you will know when it is time for you to leave if that become necessary.  In the mean time we will continue to pray for all you, the animals and your homes.  Please take care of yourselves and keep us posted.

   Myself and my family are safe and well. Thanks to everyone that posted. The fires are still burning, but the santa ana winds have thankfully died down. The Harris fire reached the outskirts of my part of town just as helicopters arrived to start water drops, and the weather changed. There were mandatory evacuations close to me, and the smoke and ash were awful. My lungs still hurt from breathing it in for days. It was such a relief to have my preps close to hand, ready to go. On Monday night I loaded what I thought we'd need into the motorhome, and the rest was safely locked away in a steel shed in the back yard a safe distance from the house. If I ever had any doubt about the value of prepping (which I didn't) this would have dispelled them.
   Good luck to all those who are still evacuated or threatened by the fires. We're all thinking of you. And a huge thank you to all the fire, law enforcement and EMS personnel who worked so hard on our behalf. The temperatures here have been in the 90's and the fires moved so quickly they were constantly in danger themselves. I get a lump in my throat when I think of how hard they worked to help complete strangers. I'm so proud of them.
    Pebbles19 - where were you located? I'm in the south bay. Please let us know how you're doing.
    
    
    

Pebbles19 wrote:      Thank you everyone ......huge hugssssss         We were able to go to the house on Friday,some structure damage and the garage is gone, compared to others homes, I am very blessed thats for sure. Will be starting all over with prepping, ugh.         We are all safe and alive thats what counts.             I will be staying at my daughters home in Santee for awhile, her home is just fine.         Thank you all for your lovely notes. Onward and foreward. God bless all of you love Pebs

    
You got caught in the fires in cal? Did you save your preps? Do you have food and money?

Thank God you and your family are safe and your house is still standing. Sorry about your preps, but that can be replaced. I hope others of us (AFT) who were caught in the fires come out okay. Please check in and let us know. Also, that article about terrorist plot to start multiple fires got my attention. Sounds like the locals never got any warning. What's up with that? D
    

    Thank you again Everyone........hugssssssssssss

        Hope everyone else that was in the path of the fires are all well and safe..

       

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La Jolla Band accepting donations after fire
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Filed Under: National

Members of the La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians are in need of clothes, food and other supplies after seeing their reservation nearly destroyed by fire.

Calvin Rodriguez is organizing donations for the tribe and can be reached at (760) 271-8671. The tribe is also working with the After the Fires Fund of the San Diego Foundation.

The La Jolla Band was one of the hardest hit by the southern California fires. Nearly all of the reservation was burned and 59 homes were destroyed.

Get the Story:
La Jolla Indians in need of clothes, food, supplies (The San Diego Union-Tribune 11/6)

Relevant Links:
After the Fires Fund - http://www.sdfoundation.org/fire2007

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