GARYC24 3 #26 October 22, 2007 I'm in Camarillo. was going to go surfing on Sunday. Had a shocking change of plans! The smoke and wind is tearing my nose and eyes up here. I can't imagine what it would be like where you were at. I pass Pepperdine quite often, interesting story about Lily (the owner of that castle) Later, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #27 October 22, 2007 QuoteUpdate #2 - Northeast Poway is being evacuated. The previous evacuation center was in NE Poway, so they're moving all the evacuees to Mira Mesa (where we are.) How close to the fires are you guys?Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,394 #28 October 22, 2007 >How close to the fires are you guys? About 5 miles. The Cedar fire came closer to us at its closest (2 miles) - we're hoping that the areas that burned 4 years ago will work as a buffer. Unfortunately the fire is directly upwind of us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #29 October 22, 2007 the evacuation area is less than 5 miles from my house. some smaller fires and a larger one merged and it's moving west quickly. right now, it seems to be staying to the north of me, but i'm packing some things up just in case. The "good" news is that a lot of the potential fuel that would track a fire near my house actually burned in the 2003 Cedar Fire...which means any fire that comes my way would move slower...not that THAT's a big comfort, heh. They have ordered a massive evacuation of the area north of Highway 56, between I-15 and I-5, and south of Lake Hodges...that is a LOT of people and a lot of area. it includes a lot of Rancho Bernardo, including my husband's office and a lot of his colleagues' homes. He is out of town on business, which makes this doubly fun for me...i have to handle this myself. They've set up qualcomm stadium as an evacuation center...so that gives you an idea how many folks are affected by this. Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #30 October 22, 2007 Well, if you guys end up having to leave the area, send me a PM.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #31 October 22, 2007 Quote The one burning in Castaic is really bad too. We're in Simi and the smoke is so bad, it's hard to breathe outside and there is ash everywhere. The wind is just insane today. Horrible conditions for a fire. I hate fire season. Hope you guys are ok today. The wife and I headed to Valencia (from Frazier Park area) late afternoon yesterday to see a movie. By the time we hit Pyramid Lake on I-5 the smoke was very prevalent in front of us. We turned around at Magic Mountain, completely socked in. It was really a complete surprise to me and I sincerely hope all of these fires are stomped the fuck out soon. I live in Pine Mountain and we recently had the Zaca fire in the area and it woke me up a bit to these wildfires. I wish everyone in danger the best, and remember stuff is just stuff, you can get more. Take care of you and your loved ones.------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #32 October 22, 2007 My friends FIL lives in Escondido, his factory is there too. He was just forced to evacuate the premises, and his home as well. I hope the fire does not destroy any more homes or livelyhoods. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #33 October 22, 2007 Skydive San Diego, Gravity Gear and the Rigging loft evacuated last night. Otay Lakes Road is closed now as is Hwy 94. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #34 October 22, 2007 Quote Skydive San Diego, Gravity Gear and the Rigging loft evacuated last night. Well at least you have practice at it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #35 October 22, 2007 No shit! And this time there were no flames nipping at our toes as we evacuated. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #36 October 22, 2007 Quote My friends FIL lives in Escondido, his factory is there too. He was just forced to evacuate the premises, and his home as well. I hope the fire does not destroy any more homes or livelyhoods. From the current CNN article. Quote "The situation continues to deteriorate," fire chief Bill Metcalf said at 10 a.m. Pacific time, with numerous structures lost across the county. "I think there's a very good possibility it will reach the coast before it's finished," Metcalf said of one of the fiercest blazes. Metcalf said the fires were consuming homes in the communities of Escondido, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Forest Ranch and Lake Hodges. "We have more houses burning than we have people and engine companies to fight them," San Diego Fire Capt. Lisa Blake said, according to the Associated Press. "A lot of people are going to lose their homes today." Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #37 October 22, 2007 fire is still staying north of me. They are evacuating Pomerado Hospital, which is about 2 miles north of my house...and apparently there's homes burning in that area. Many houses on fire or destroyed in Rancho Bernardo and Escondido, as well. I have a bag packed, and already loaded my gear (gotta save that!) and some other vital possessions into our van in case we need to leave. so far it looks like we won't have to, but you never know. 250,000 people evacuated, and that number is growing. keep San Diego in your thoughts.Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brittentay 0 #38 October 22, 2007 this isnt really any kind of update, but the airlines i work for just sent out crews to evacuate prisoners out of san diego tomorrow afternoon. good vibes to all that are dealing with this right now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicolesheridan 0 #39 October 22, 2007 I live right off of Hasley Canyon in Castaic. The top of our neighborhood was evacuated at 6 AM this morning and we are waiting to hear if we will be told to leave. Cross your fingers for us! _______________________________________________"People often say that this or that person has not yet found himself. But, the self is not something that one finds. It is something that one creates"- Thomas Szasz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiki32 1 #40 October 22, 2007 Theres another fire in Irvine right off the 241 toll road. I was driving to work today and had to pull over and stop because the smoke was making my eyes burn and water so badly that I couldnt see. looks like 2004 is repeating itself. Poetry don't work on whores. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orchid 0 #41 October 22, 2007 Quote Theres another fire in Irvine right off the 241 toll road. That fire is right behind my house, we had to evacuated last night @ 10pm. I came home to check on things this morning and there were ashes & smokes everywhere."Love is doing small things with great love." Lacrosse: Legally beating men with sticks since 1492 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #42 October 23, 2007 i'm still at home, though they've started evacuations to the north and south of where i am. I am ready to go, the trailer is hooked up and packed...so if/when official word come to leave i can just put the dogs in the van and take off. Nice thing about having the trailer is that i can park anywhere.Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #43 October 23, 2007 I hope all goes well for you. Nobody should have to lose their home and all the irreplaceble things contained. Please grab your family related stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,394 #44 October 23, 2007 >The top of our neighborhood was evacuated at 6 AM this morning and >we are waiting to hear if we will be told to leave. The evacuation list is changing minute by minute here. 15 is closed - 15 is open - 15 is closed again. Scripps ranch mandatory evacuations - then cancelled when the fire died down. Now the winds are whipping it up again. You really have to listen constantly to hear what's going on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #45 October 23, 2007 Cali Peeps! Any updates, we're hoping you are all ok!skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #46 October 23, 2007 Bill- I just heard from a friend who lives on the other side of Otay Lake from the dz. He is under voluntary evacuation and said the fire line is moving toward him. He said it does not look good for the dz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,394 #47 October 23, 2007 Winds are not getting any better. They've evacuated everything from the fireline to the ocean. We are _just_ south of that line, so we're hopeful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #48 October 23, 2007 I'm still at home...the fires are north of me. I got some pictures last night of the fire line on mt woodson, about 3 miles from my house. It's not coming this way, and we haven't received any evac notices yet. All my stuff is packed and ready to go. here's hoping!Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmarshall234 13 #49 October 23, 2007 We've had Ralph (the bus) packed for more than 24 hours but haven't yet been told to evacuate. Or, felt the need. We could see flames yesterday on the hillside to the S/E but the firefighters knocked those down. Just a ton of smoke, the air quality is really bad in Northern Escondido. The wind died down about 3 hours ago and it's pretty calm now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #50 October 23, 2007 http://www.nasa.gov/vision/earth/lookingatearth/socal_wildfires_oct07.html Shows image from yesterday.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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