Fire Watch

[rrobello]

I know that the last thing anyone should be doing if they have to evacuate is get online, but I thought since everyone is scattered all over this city we might go ahead and post up as anyone hears they might need to evacuate in the near future, so that if the time does come and you have no where to go someone on here might be able to lend you a hand.

so if you are in an area that has heard that you need to be ready to leave at any moment and might need help if that does happen or you just would feel better chatting about it post up here. The 211 number, while helpful, seems to be a bit behind as my mom apparently saw the San Marcos fire at 2am but no one was reporting it until this morning; so also post up inside info that might help someone.

The idea is just to be helpful to those that might need it and stay in touch so that no one gets stuck alone dealing with this.

[Kloogy]

I had to do some work at Painted Rock elementary in Poway, couldnt get to that. It's all closed. I tried to head downtown, couldn't get out of escondido . So much smoke it gets in your vehicle and you can't breath. The wind was very strong. Center City Parkway is littered with trees that have fallen.

[rrobello]

I know Cbad is on alert now as well, Im not too worried yet since its just east of CSUSM but with these winds who the heck knows....seems to be moving fast and I might just have to leave because of the smoke....the skies are getting darker by the second

[runningmole]

I'm out. Live right off RB road and West Bernardo (Next to Ben) I was at work and hauled ass to get some shit out. Freeway was jammed at Camino Del Norte. That was at 5am. GF and roomies got out

[Kloogy]

CDF planes can't fly with this much smoke and wind. That's the key to getting a grip on the fire. This is horrid.

[EvilC]

If anyone needs a place to stay our doors our open unless the shit makes it way here too of course.

[rrobello]

same here up in north county if anyone needs a place to hang out

[rrobello]

san elijo hills being evacuated right now

[Kloogy]

what pisses me off is most of these fires are set by some pyro bastards who should be shot and killed.

[sonicvenom]

my back yard
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/little_devils_mom/fires004.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/little_devils_mom/fires002.jpg

[domin8]

I took these this morning on the way back from class. it got cancelled, this is on the 125 coming back into santee.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/domin8stang/Fire2007/745.jpg
and on fanita parkway along the santee lakes:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/domin8stang/Fire2007/745-2.jpg

chris- i think we'll be evacuated, we were last time and these are worse

[slayr281]

i'll try to take on anybody who needs it, i live right next to qualcomm, so it's somewhat reasonable to say that i'm safe.

[01YellerCobra]

Same here. I don't have a lot of room. But I'm sure something can be worked out.

[domin8]

ash is starting to fall in santee

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/domin8stang/Fire2007/816.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/domin8stang/Fire2007/815.jpg

[WICKDV8]

I got an extra bedroom and a couple of couches here in Chula Vista if anyone needs to crash for a couple of days. We are well out of the danger zone and the air is still pretty good, so if you need to crash just let me know.

[EvilC]

Hey Nate post what you hear, I'm at fucking work so not checking as closely as I need to. We have animals too :(
Call me 619.843.2422 if you hear anything about the shit moving our way.

[djc]

http://www.10news.com/video/14036255/index.html

for those without TV but with bandwidth.


http://www.evergreenaviation.com/supertanker/

where is this and why isn't it here?

[OIF GT]

We live off aero drive. We have a spare bedroom if someone needs it. But, we do have two dogs just to let ya'll know.

[domin8]

Hey Nate post what you hear, I'm at fucking work so not checking as closely as I need to. We have animals too :(
Call me 619.843.2422 if you hear anything about the shit moving our way.

got it: 619-504-4592

my friends neighbor from a block over said we might see the glow within an hour or two...i'll keep you updated

[Fox 5.0]

My g/f tried to go to work this morning in Rancho Bernardo and couldnt get up there... she called her manager and he said the office was closed today..

[at6svo]

I've got plenty of street parking in case anyone needs to park a motorhome/toy hauler etc. My house is packed to the gills right now or I would offer space.

[Fox 5.0]

Anybody know if SDSU is closed today?

[Kloogy]

I was just evacuated. Wet the piss out of the roof and surrounding trees. If anyone is being evacuated, and you think there's a good chance the fire will reach you, SHUT YOUR GAS METER OFF ! It has a shutoff valve on it. Set it to the OFF position. An open gas line doesn't help when they are trying to put out a fire.

[djc]

i wouldnt bother going if it was open

[Fox 5.0]

i wouldnt bother going if it was open
lol...

[Kloogy]

That's why you're not a fire fighter. Those guys are something else.

[rrobello]

I was just evacuated. Wet the piss out of the roof and surrounding trees. If anyone is being evacuated, and you think there's a good chance the fire will reach you, SHUT YOUR GAS METER OFF ! It has a shutoff valve on it. Set it to the OFF position. An open gas line doesn't help when they are trying to put out a fire.

good luck to you!

[djc]

That's why you're not a fire fighter. Those guys are something else.

i was referring to going to classes at SDSU, if it was open.

[Kitana]

Santana High School is listed as a Red Cross Evac center. But I'm home now, Chris. Nate, if you need some place to hang out, as long as Santana HS is safe, we should be too.

[Fox 5.0]

That's why you're not a fire fighter. Those guys are something else.
Ya my brother is a San Jose firefighter... he was on the news like a month ago going into a huge burning office building.

I say... Fuuuuuuuck that, i couldnt do it!

[Yorchi]

does anyone have a good reliable site with very current coverage?

I live off Home Ave on the 94 (City Heights/North Park) and I can't find anything good to see or listen to

anyone know anything?

[El Presidente]

I went into work in San Marcos this morning, they shut down all the schools and our parts suppliers were closed. I saw fire trucks going south from areas as far away as Marin, Novato, and Modesto.

[IN_A_ROUSH]

view from my house looking S.E. about 4 mi from SMSU.






http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee66/In_A_Roush/Fire%20Oct%2022/fire2.jpg



http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee66/In_A_Roush/Fire%20Oct%2022/Fire1.jpg

[rrobello]

here are some pics Ive snapped over the past 3 hours or so:

around 8am...I think:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f118/rrobello/fire/DSC_0233.jpg

about an hour ago (9am):
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f118/rrobello/fire/DSC_0238.jpg

and just now, this is across the street:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f118/rrobello/fire/DSC_0241.jpg

[El Jefe]

Anyone wanna move to AZ for a bit Ive got an empty room! Good luck to everyone! Everything can be replaced, just be sure to get your Mustang out!

[SanDiego01Snake]

SDSU is open but if you are affected by the fires, just don't go, the school posted a message on the website.

[rrobello]

WOOHOO! KUSI is showing a copter in the air, think its a water drop. A small but much needed good sign.

[djc]

they need to being in the Evergreen 747

[SanDiego01Snake]

or at least the dc-10

[cellos88gt]

That sucks to hear about that down there. I wish you guys all the best.

[GroverDill]

I will save Troys CAR!

[djc]

this is worse than the cedar fire.

[roorstiles]

My school's closed too, wife came home from work. Fires always come at the wrong time, why not last week when we had the rain. Alot of people have lost their homes, but at least it seems that we're more aware this time, and it doesn't seem that the injuries are as severe as a few years ago.

I also offer my place to anyone who needs somewhere to go.

[slayr281]

:rofl:

the cbs8 guy in qualcomm stadium said "old persons' home" and "roach coach" which the guy in the studio had to eat crow and apologize for.

good times.

[Yorchi]

http://kpbs.digitaria.com/

good site I found for some information...updates pretty often

[SanDiego01Snake]

damn, shit's jumped well past i-15. not good if it turns south

[rrobello]

winds just picked back up again a lot! but news is showing copters are up

[Kloogy]

This is the corner of Via rancho and the 15 , down from where my parents live. Anyone that's been to the mall would recognize it. The entire hill is on fire with hundreds of homes in the way. There were no firefighters anywhere in site.
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s66/kloogy/fire4.jpg

[uh60lchief]

I was just evacuated. Wet the piss out of the roof and surrounding trees. If anyone is being evacuated, and you think there's a good chance the fire will reach you, SHUT YOUR GAS METER OFF ! It has a shutoff valve on it. Set it to the OFF position. An open gas line doesn't help when they are trying to put out a fire.
The utility companies are probably shutting them off at the mains in affected areas, but 'tis a good idea anyway for sure. I'm in O'side if someone needs a place to hang. No work today just watching TV with the doggie.:flag:

[uh60lchief]

Oh BTW NPR has pretty much the best coverage right now. All the TV assholes are playing the drama card and providing little or no useful information as to where the fires are and where they're going.

[SanDiego01Snake]

all the news stations are saying NOT to shut your gas off unless you smell the gas.

[Yorchi]

Oh BTW NPR has pretty much the best coverage right now. All the TV assholes are playing the drama card and providing little or no useful information as to where the fires are and where they're going.
what's npr?

any websites?

I'm at work so I have no tv or radio, I'm going off the PBS site and media stream

[Kloogy]

What channel is NPR ?

[Kloogy]

all the news stations are saying NOT to shut your gas off unless you smell the gas.

The same news stations that told people to turn their sprinklers on during the cedar fire, thus lowering water pressure for the firefighters. If you rather listen to them, go ahead.

[uh60lchief]

National Public Radio KPBS 89.5 FM. No bullshit ratings grabbing, just news.

[cphk96]

Good luck and be safe all of you!

Even though I am up in OC, if there is anything I can do, hit me up.

[Kloogy]

Now we're having people inserting the "Jesus " card. They should take those assholes off tv too. I rather see a guy saying Roach Coach, than some old fart preaching to me about how some dude in heaven is coming to rescue me.

[rrobello]

just heard from someone that was just evacuated from Cielo

[djc]

http://www.signonradio.com/

this worked well last nite

[SanDiego01Snake]

The same news stations that told people to turn their sprinklers on during the cedar fire, thus lowering water pressure for the firefighters. If you rather listen to them, go ahead.
channel 8 or 10 had an SDGE person on the news saying not to turn your gas off..i'd trust them.

[Kloogy]

Ok....I guess an open gas line while a home is on fire is an awesome thing ! Turn the stove on and the fireplace too before you leave ! That's one of the first things they tell you to do even in an earthquake.

[rrobello]

encinitas and solana beach are being evacuated....to where? I have no idea.

[Lil bAre]

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b389/02silver2v/Photography/Fire_0009.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b389/02silver2v/Photography/Fire_0007.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b389/02silver2v/Photography/Fire_0001.jpg

[rrobello]

well obviously since encinitas has been evacuated so has olivenhein

[Yorchi]

MCRD might be turning into an evacution spot...

we're all being called up to stand by and get ready to help...

[Kloogy]

The BEQ's have new and excellent plumbing in them . Enjoy !

[rrobello]

well got a call from a friend who needs my help leaving, so Im gonna go help him out. his wife is handicapped....wish us luck and stay safe everyone.

[rrobello]

gonna go help nestor as well, anyone in the area that has my number and can help drive cars out of his garage call me or him please.

[DaVinci]

This news 8 site has information for Evacuation,
EVACUATION SHELTERS, ROAD CLOSURE, and HOMES DESTROYED.

Don't wait for a phone call if you feel unsafe in your area, a lot of people are not getting calls that are very close to the fires.

Tonight if you are in an area that is not in immediate danger, you may want to sleep in shifts so someone is up in your neighborhood on "fire watch".

SDGE are saying not to turn off you gas.

Limit the use off your cell phones.
Text messaging is less taxing on the mobile systems and tend to make it through when you can't make a call.

The above info has been stated on some news stations.


http://www.cbs8.com/




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[djc]

if you leave and have to leave a car, do not leave it in the garage or driveway, pull it out into the street.

[Elyrain]

Doesn't the gas meter on every house have a check valve on it? In case a pipe cracks or something?

[DaVinci]

I saw a house on fire with a classic car in the drive way. If the car was in the garage it would have had no chance.

Not to mention that a car full of fuel would make it more difficult to put a fire out.

[domin8]

I heard it hit the 52..any truth to this?

[domin8]

yeah i was coming back from the gym a min ago and parking lots of lowes and home depot are full of cars and desert toys on trailers...

[djc]

san ysidro is burning

intentionally set. by kids out of school

[WICKDV8]

san ysidro is burning

intentionally set. by kids out of school
Please tell me you are joking

[djc]

no

[WICKDV8]

where did you see that?

[El Jefe]

So how far is all this from PB/Mission Beach? 15-20 miles? Which way is it headed?

Just talked to my buddy who is a firefighter here, he got called this morning and is heading out with a bunch of guys

[midnite]

i wish you all goodluck. I actually wish i was at home to help

[WICKDV8]

So how far is all this from PB/Mission Beach? 15-20 miles? Which way is it headed?

Just talked to my buddy who is a firefighter here, he got called this morning and is heading out with a bunch of guys
PB is about the safest place in town right now. The Potrero fire is about 30 miles east of Chula Vista, everything else is about 30 miles north-northeast of downtown.

[DSG 56]

I live off the 15 at Rancho Bernardo Road and West Bernardo Drive(next to Matt). I was evacuated this morning at 5am. I have been up all night because we were helping to evacuate horses from Ramona to my fiance's parents house on Espola Road. But we had to leave those horses behind during the evac. Not sure if my place is still there, or if I'll have anything left. Packed up the GT and fiance's truck and bailed. My fiance's parents and my parents have been evacuated as well. I'm staying at my father in laws office in Mira Mesa with cots and sleeping bags.

[djc]

where did you see that?

talking to my friend working at the tv station

[El Jefe]

Not to be an ass, but anyone have any new pics?

[domin8]

Not to be an ass, but anyone have any new pics?

i'll go take some real quick...one sec.

[domin8]

theres really no difference out here

[WICKDV8]

The "San Ysidro Fire" is a small grass fire on a 35 acre open area in Otay Mesa at Carbine way. Crews are on scene and no structures are currently in danger.

[RS Capri]

Please tell me you are joking
I heard the same thing from someone here at work; they have family that live in the area.
Hopefully, they'll catch the kids and give them plenty of news coverage, after the fire is quenched.

[rrobello]

they caught the kids

I just got back home and as soon as I sit down the phone rings asking all cbad residents south of palomar airport rd to voluntarily evacuate

[uh60lchief]

to where? It's like they're asking everyone to evacuate. Crazy day indeed.

[Kybo_Ren]

You guys can go volunteer if you're able to and everything's secure for yourself.

I would go volunteer but I'm about 70 miles away and I have classes today that aren't cancelled (and midterms this week)

[BISKIT]

I just saw this post and it seems like all of Socal is under a war zone.

I just wanted to tell you guys that if any of you need a place to store some of your stuff (car, etc) I have already cleared out a corner of the shop. I know it aint the closest but anything to help.

Also, thanks to the fact that both roommates moved out, I have two open bedrooms and plenty of room here at the house in case any of you need a place to stay.

My heart goes out to all the SCS Peeps and I hope the situation gets better down there.

If there is anything I, Sinergy or LAMC can do for you guys, just let us know. :flag:

[Kloogy]

I don't know where Ben lives exactly, but La Terraza apt complex in RB is going down in flames. That's a very large complex off of West Bernardo Dr.

[WICKDV8]

Sattelite images of the fires and smoke: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/sgx/sat/satellite_display.php?picture=http://sat.wrh.noaa.gov/satellite/1km/Sandiego/VIS1SAN.GIF&sizeh=480&sizew=640&alt=Southern%20California%20Visible%20Satellite%20 Image

[Kloogy]

Doesn't the gas meter on every house have a check valve on it? In case a pipe cracks or something?

A check valve prevents reverse flow of gas. The only theory behind SDGE's comment I could see , is that they don't want people touching their meters. Many times you will see a burned down home, and a flame on the side of thge property or in the middle. That would be an open gas line. I can't imagine how turning off your gas is a bad thing. Like I said, some people were saying to turn your spriklers on during the Cedar fire on TV. Nice. You get a green lawn and a burned down house. Don;t trick yourselves into thinking you can fight a fire with a garden hose.

[Kybo_Ren]

I don't know where Ben lives exactly, but La Terraza apt complex in RB is going down in flames. That's a very large complex off of West Bernardo Dr.
Yeah pretty much all of Westwood is just completely fucked.

[domin8]

I just heard from a friend (not confirmed) that the fire has reached cactus park in lakeside...im looking for proof or an article on it.

[slayr281]

my friend lives right off olivenhain in leucadia and looks like she'll be getting her manditory moving orders in a little bit.

[at6svo]

I don't see the issue with the gas line thing. Leave the house turn it off, if you're fortunate enough to have a house when you return, turn it back on & light the pilots. Its not rocket science.

[rrobello]

my friend lives right off olivenhain in leucadia and looks like she'll be getting her manditory moving orders in a little bit.

they already did, my sis and gf both got theirs

[BISKIT]

I live off the 15 at Rancho Bernardo Road and West Bernardo Drive(next to Matt). I was evacuated this morning at 5am. I have been up all night because we were helping to evacuate horses from Ramona to my fiance's parents house on Espola Road. But we had to leave those horses behind during the evac. Not sure if my place is still there, or if I'll have anything left. Packed up the GT and fiance's truck and bailed. My fiance's parents and my parents have been evacuated as well. I'm staying at my father in laws office in Mira Mesa with cots and sleeping bags.

Like I posted above, if you need a place to lay your head just let me know. I am pretty much done for the day and can drive down to help out.

[Kloogy]

Yeah pretty much all of Westwood is just completely fucked.

I lived there for 10 years. Sucks.

[sdsuguy2403]

This is the corner of Via rancho and the 15 , down from where my parents live. Anyone that's been to the mall would recognize it. The entire hill is on fire with hundreds of homes in the way. There were no firefighters anywhere in site.
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s66/kloogy/fire4.jpg

thats where my mom has been living..right off of beethoven and via rancho..was evacuated around 5 this morning, she said it was nuts!

[domin8]

mandatory evacuations announced for areas near willow road in lakeside...getting closer to santee :(

[Kloogy]

thats where my mom has been living..right off of beethoven and via rancho..was evacuated around 5 this morning, she said it was nuts!

Yeah, that called " Sonata " I think. We have friends there and they were long gone when we woke up.

[Lil bAre]

Well my friend of mine just got a pre-evac call. They only live about 1/2 mile from me so we are gonna get some shit together just in case.

[roorstiles]

Damn, this is getting really bad. Any news on containment?

[Kloogy]

I've gotten 3 as of now. It is so bad outside you cannot go outside without a mask.

[Lil bAre]

You have had 3 pre-evac calls G?

[WICKDV8]

Just saw on channel 8, still saying 0% containment. Moving to fast...

[Kloogy]

Damn, this is getting really bad. Any news on containment?
Yeah.....0% containment. I just watched 3 houses burn off the 15 down Via rancho. Only one small fire truck arrived.

[domin8]

http://www.sdgarrl.org/images/SDFires.jpg

sad face

[Lil bAre]

Holy Shit dude. Is this taken from your backyard?

[WICKDV8]

That is from another thread

[midnite]

holy shit!

[domin8]

Holy Shit dude. Is this taken from your backyard?

no i didnt take that ...i have no idea where thats from.

[Kloogy]

That's from the Cedar fire. I remember that one.

[WICKDV8]

Just saw on Channel 8 they got some fixed wing aircraft dropping retardant finally...

[Lil bAre]

Yeah just saw that on the news.

[BISKIT]

Just saw on Channel 8 they got some fixed wing aircraft dropping retardant finally...

Time to pull out all the stops. This shit is crazy. I just saw two new fires being reported near my house. The Inland Empire is now on fire coming down the Cajon pass.

[uh60lchief]

Like I posted above, if you need a place to lay your head just let me know. I am pretty much done for the day and can drive down to help out.
Thanks for the support Mark:thumbsup:

[domin8]

scripps ranch just got lockdown, no more traveling east into it...getting closer to me from that side now :(

[Kitana]

scripps ranch just got lockdown, no more traveling east into it...getting closer to me from that side now :(

Pack all your irreplacables and just be ready. That's what we're doing.

[cphk96]

scripps ranch just got lockdown, no more traveling east into it...getting closer to me from that side now :(

Where's scripps ranch? Is that around the 805 and Mira Mesa? The ex works around there...might have to call her.

[El Jefe]

Can you guys even see blue sky?

[Kloogy]

No, Havent seen any blue since yesterday

[rrobello]

just got another evac call

[BISKIT]

Thanks for the support Mark:thumbsup:


Hey, if the situation were flipped, I know you guys would do the same. :wink:

BTW, to be honest, when I first saw the thread title I thought we had someone recalling a story of theirs from MCRD. lol.

[domin8]

Where's scripps ranch? Is that around the 805 and Mira Mesa? The ex works around there...might have to call her.
scripps ranch is the first few exits up the 15 above the 52.

[GroverDill]

nope, it is orange here

[Lil bAre]

It is actually still blue here but strangely enough we got a pre evac call.

[GroverDill]

lets all evac to a bar!

[frink84]

i'm safe at USD, with a parking garage if anyone needs space. campus police might give tickets but i doubt it at a time like this.

[Lil bAre]

Evac you sack!!!

[rrobello]

does anyone see any info on the san marcos fire? I cant find anything

[domin8]

was just in my backyard on the hill and cant see anything yet, but we're gathering stuff now

adios, i'll update when we leave

[BDA01SVT]

Ah SHIT...

anyone have an update on Chula Vista area?

Specifically East h street and Otay lakes?

My sister in law lives there by herself.... may need to go help her...

this all sucks! im about 30 mins from the nearest fire and its orange outside and raining ashes... this is nuts...

[djc]

Ah SHIT...

anyone have an update on Chula Vista area?

Specifically East h street and Otay lakes?

My sister in law lives there by herself.... may need to go help her...

this all sucks! im about 30 mins from the nearest fire and its orange outside and raining ashes... this is nuts...

u wont make it there. 15s is not open.

[at6svo]

Still hazy blue sky here in Kearny Mesa...

If anyone needs to wait it out for awhile and doesn't want to go to Qualcomm, give me a ring, I'm up the hill from Qualcomm. 858.229.0884

[BDA01SVT]

u wont make it there. 15s is not open.


yeah already called a friend at the navy base to be on stand by to help her... this Blows!!!!

15N at devore is closed and now 15 S is closed at fallbrook...

this is just nuts... if riverside catches on fire im out of here!

[BISKIT]

yeah already called a friend at the navy base to be on stand by to help her... this Blows!!!!

15N at devore is closed and now 15 S is closed at fallbrook...

this is just nuts... if riverside catches on fire im out of here!


Well you know what happens if the wind carries that fire down from Devore. You better come pick up your fridge. lol.

[WICKDV8]

Ah SHIT...

anyone have an update on Chula Vista area?

Specifically East h street and Otay lakes?

My sister in law lives there by herself.... may need to go help her...

this all sucks! im about 30 mins from the nearest fire and its orange outside and raining ashes... this is nuts...
Voluntary Evacuations are underway in the following Chula Vista neighborhoods: All of Bellalago, all of the Woods at Eastlake, areas of San Miguel Ranch and areas of Rolling Hills Ranch.

East H at Otay Lakes is well north of there. It looks OK there for now. I am at 805 & E ST, all is good over here, just a little hazy.

[domin8]

yeah we are starting to pack up in santee...looks like the wind has shifted. My mom works for the city and got called to help with the red cross, so i wont see her for a while, my dad and are loading the cars and stuff....i'll hold out to see the flames and get some pics but not wait til it gets close.

[BDA01SVT]

Voluntary Evacuations are underway in the following Chula Vista neighborhoods: All of Bellalago, all of the Woods at Eastlake, areas of San Miguel Ranch and areas of Rolling Hills Ranch.

East H at Otay Lakes is well north of there. It looks OK there for now. I am at 805 & E ST, all is good over here, just a little hazy.


Cool!

she is over by the papa johns on E-H st...

[EvilC]

It'd be nice if we got some real info on the fucking news like fire paths, current and predicted, etc. Not god damn emotional "stories" and drama and fucking "oh we just want to thank all the brave blablah ". Do that AFTERWARDS.

[domin8]

exactly. chris where in santee are you? where you guys planning on going? i already put my clothes in the car, and just need to throw the desktop in there b4 i head out.

[EvilC]

I'm off of El Nopal. On the northeast wall of the mountains. The hills above Santana High.

I'll go to mom's house in Mission Valley if we ordered out.

[El Jefe]

Theyve been having updates on where fires are and ways to get out every 5 mins or so:

http://www.sundiegolive.com/

[EvilC]

Cool, thanks

[BadPony]

My husband and I live in Serra Mesa. We have a house with a large backyard. If anyone has any pets that need a safe haven please contact us here at socalstangs.com or at email momdale1@san.rr.com.

Janice and Jeff Omdalen

[RS Capri]

Looking at the National Weather Service, http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/forecast/MapClick.php?minlon=-118.75&maxlon=-115.9&minlat=32.35&maxlat=34.88&mapwidth=354&site=sgx&map.x=200&map.y=325 , it doesn't look like we'll get any real relief until Thur. evening with the temps and winds subsiding by then.

[rrobello]

san marcos and fallbrook is said to be in full containment.....YAY!!!! so hopefully once they get this kicked they will be able to send resources elsewhere

[Elyrain]

san marcos and fallbrook is said to be in full containment.....YAY!!!! so hopefully once they get this kicked they will be able to send resources elsewhere

Usually about 50% of the hand crews stay around for a few days to keep the flare ups to a minimum when it's dry like this. But the rest should move right along to the nearest hotspot.

I used to work for CDF, and it pisses me off when shit like this happens because I've witnessed the fire chiefs react slowly to fires when there hasn't been a large one in a while. Just so the MFer's can use their whole budget up and collect their huge fire salaries. Not saying this was anyones fault, but there is always the little guy in the back of my head that says this could have been prevented if they reacted faster, because I've seen some of the bullshit "logistics" they pull in the past.

[DarkGT]

I am in the Clairemont mesa area, and if anyone needs a place to park and crash for the night, lemme know! Haven't received any sort of evac vibes or anything however if it jumps MCAS miramar, it could be a different story. txt me if you have my number or PM me if you need a place, we have two dogs that are great with people and we are fine with kids...

[Misled32V]

i was working up near some of the hot spots today. i got some smoke inhalation and a mean headache, crazy stuff. i came home when i heard that Chula Vista was calling for volunteer evacuations near my house. but i think its going to be ok down here

[rrobello]

Usually about 50% of the hand crews stay around for a few days to keep the flare ups to a minimum when it's dry like this. But the rest should move right along to the nearest hotspot.

I used to work for CDF, and it pisses me off when shit like this happens because I've witnessed the fire chiefs react slowly to fires when there hasn't been a large one in a while. Just so the MFer's can use their whole budget up and collect their huge fire salaries. Not saying this was anyones fault, but there is always the little guy in the back of my head that says this could have been prevented if they reacted faster, because I've seen some of the bullshit "logistics" they pull in the past.

oh dont tell me that, I was stoked that they all seemed to work so damn hard to do their best to get most of these fires as controlled as possible....I think they are doing a great job so far considering how much of a nightmare this was this morning and looked like all of SD County was gonna be gone by the end of the week.

long way from being over but Im starting to have higher hopes now....

encinitas residents are also returning home so I take it as a good sign that CDF thinks that they can also contain the RSF fire soon.

[RedRyder]

be safe out there guys.

[rrobello]

the dc10s are up in the air....more good news

[djc]

pics of said dc10s!

[frink84]

satellite map from signonsandiego (http://media.signonsandiego.com/fires/) show the big fire just past lake hodges

[Misled32V]

on the way to one of my job sites there was a caravan of fire engines on the 163 that i was passing. i guess it was CDF cause they were the white and yellow engines. made sure to give them all a wave as i passed

[rrobello]

pics of said dc10s!

it was on the news and showed video of one in the bg

[Terminator X]

Sorry to hear about this guys. Stay safe!

[IN_A_ROUSH]

scouted the area from oceanside to san marcos . the mall in carlsbad is full of motor homes of people being evacuated saw 2 GT 500,s a Z06 parked with them. there is smoke everywhere, heavy out to the ocean and very heavy smoke to the south. I-5 looks like a parking lot. looks like a si-fi movie out there.

[Elyrain]

on the way to one of my job sites there was a caravan of fire engines on the 163 that i was passing. i guess it was CDF cause they were the white and yellow engines. made sure to give them all a wave as i passed


If you guys ever see an f-550 type box truck that is a light lime green that says HOTSHOTS on the side, give them a thumbs up, those are THE hardest working people fighting fires. A close second is the pilots, those guys are really good also.

[TrickTuners]

I don't see the issue with the gas line thing. Leave the house turn it off, if you're fortunate enough to have a house when you return, turn it back on & light the pilots. Its not rocket science.
I wondered the same thing, but with so many old gas meters turning them off might create a gas leak because the valves dont work right. Thats the only thing that made any sense to their reasoning.

[uh60lchief]

It'd be nice if we got some real info on the fucking news like fire paths, current and predicted, etc. Not god damn emotional "stories" and drama and fucking "oh we just want to thank all the brave blablah ". Do that AFTERWARDS.
agreed... The local news can suck my fucking sack as far as giving out any relevant information. I was listening to KPBS radio earlier and they were getting reports from all over the county, but I can't believe nobody's put together a fucking relatively accurate map by now. Absolutely fucking pathetic IMHO

[frink84]

Del Mar: Advisory evacuations listed

Advisory evacuations have been ordered for the following neighborhoods of Del Mar: East Side of Crest Road, Oribia Road, San Dieguito Road, Avenida Primavera and Serpentine Drive.

Residents in all other neighborhoods within Del Mar are encouraged to prepare to evacuate to Qualcomm.

Residents should call 2-1-1 for all non-emergency calls related to this fire.

Due to large call volume, residents are also urged to find fire information online at www.211SanDiego.org Callers may experience a wait time up to five minutes. Please be patient as 2-1-1 is receiving heavy call volume.

Residents may also call the City of San Diego Community Access Phone at 619-570-1070 for additional fire information.

[IrishLad]

I hope we dont have to leave, I dont want the whip to drive alone with the little man if I take the car.

[Misled32V]

my part of town is startin mandatory evacs now. the blaze is still a few miles from me but i may have to leave tonight

[Silver04Cobra]

I am sitting in this weird pocket right now.

Evacuations to the north, west, east of me.

Edit - and shit to the south of me in Scripps Ranch.


This is surreal

[01YellerCobra]

What's the fire going to do to your travel plans JJ?

[WICKDV8]

my part of town is startin mandatory evacs now. the blaze is still a few miles from me but i may have to leave tonight
Where you at in CV? I'm at E and I-805

[WICKDV8]

here is the most current Satellite imagery from NOAA of the fires: http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Current/FSHScaliforniaNoColor295_G11.jpg

[Silver04Cobra]

What's the fire going to do to your travel plans JJ?

Well, I would imagine it changes nothing, except for my chance to hang out with some friends this last week.

I highly doubt the apartment folks will let me stay an extra few days because they are nice...those corporate bastards.

Although, who knows what the next two to three days will bring. As it stands, I still leave a week from tomorrow.

[01YellerCobra]

Ok. I thought you were heading out this week.

[Silver04Cobra]

Ok. I thought you were heading out this week.

Thanks though Bob.

Yeah, still pretty quick though. I had a lot I was going to get done today...that didn't

[Misled32V]

Where you at in CV? I'm at E and I-805


L and I-805. its really close to my old house in Bonita

[01YellerCobra]

Thanks though Bob.

Yeah, still pretty quick though. I had a lot I was going to get done today...that didn't

Not to add to your stress, but I'm on the boat from this Friday to next Wednesday. I'm supposed to get off sometime on Sunday, but I'm not really betting on that. In case you still want to get your H pipe.

[Silver04Cobra]

Not to add to your stress, but I'm on the boat from this Friday to next Wednesday. I'm supposed to get off sometime on Sunday, but I'm not really betting on that. In case you still want to get your H pipe.

Thanks for giving me the heads up. I really do want to and have plans to pick up the H-pipe.

Can't do that tonight. I hope it at least stops burning uncontrollably by tomorrow aft. hopefully those damned winds stop gusting so hard...

[rrobello]

shit Olivenhein and Encinitas are now threatened again as the fire burns through cielo up towards the bridges, my friend is ready to leave his place and my moms place is on the outskirts of Enc overlooking that mess.

[Lil bAre]

It is burning right now in Cielo?

[Kloogy]

I saw flames from Via Rancho pkwy in the hills off del dios towards cielo . That was not too long ago.

[Lil bAre]

My aunt and uncle who live up there got out at like 10 to be safe.

[Kloogy]

You can see patches of flames going up the hills off del dios. That street's been closed since this morning.

[Lil bAre]

Maybe no work tomorrow for me. I will be tired as fuck I know that.

[Kloogy]

I already got the call that no worky tomorrow. Where is all the help that pole smoker Arnold promised us ?

[Misled32V]

well i'll probably have to work cause the owner thinks he's running a sweat shop

[WICKDV8]

Duty Section Only for the navy tomorrow...

[Kloogy]

By the time we get help in the town, many of us will be out of a home. Then we will get a 12 month investigation led by some government assholes to tell us the obvious. They dropped the ball again.

[RS Capri]

I already got the call that no worky tomorrow. Where is all the help that pole smoker Arnold promised us ?
When I was returning from OC last night, I saw 8 engines from Marin County that were on I-5 S at San Clemente. Figuring it's about a 10 hour drive from the Bay Area, I'd say dispatching was already being done.

Also, saw the fire east of Irvine, kind of east-northeast of FoMoCo.

[rrobello]

It is burning right now in Cielo?

its been burning in cielo, earlier the fire had started moving south west along del dios but that edge as of an hour ago was pretty tame in comparison and the winds picked up and the ridge entering the Bridges is on fire in full force and moving towards Olivenhein.

[Kloogy]

What channel is this on Richard ?

[uh60lchief]

its been burning in cielo, earlier the fire had started moving south west along del dios but that edge as of an hour ago was pretty tame in comparison and the winds picked up and the ridge entering the Bridges is on fire in full force and moving towards Olivenhein.
shitty I've got friends in Olivenhain

[rrobello]

still only an estimate of 6 homes loss in RSF

loren nancarrow is reporting from RSF on channel 10, hes a local, the wind shifted and its moving back sw back into RSF, it just flared up

bridges has private water tankers and he said its pretty safe, but would be the first development to be hit in its path but he says its still a good distance away from the bridges.....nancarrow lives in RSF so he knows the area well and so Im taking his word as being most accurate Ive heard so far

fire is not in nor has it been in olivenhein but is close....close being that its still not to the Bridges yet, but if the winds go like they did last night (which sounded like a thunder storm and rain but it was just air) who knows what will happen.

[Kloogy]

Water tankers can olnly do so much. If those winds whip up, you can have 40 engines and you are t3h lose. I hope they got it covered.

[uh60lchief]

The Ranch and the Bridges'll be fucked if it gets going in there. All those trees and canyons. Eucalyptus like to explode too, and the place is rotten with them.

[Kloogy]

It's also rotten with aged pOOn. Cougars pwn that place !

[uh60lchief]

I could use a cougar sugar mama:nod: I'd hit that shit like a slot machine:cheese:

[Kloogy]

Fuck yeah. I'd hit it like a mexican wife that didn't get dinner ready !

[DSG 56]

Thanks for the support and offers of help guys. I got my family and we're in a safehouse for the night. Hopefully we won't have to evacuate a second time.

The local news is bullshit. I can't get confirmation on my house, yet I "hear" from friends that know other people in my neighborhood that my place went up in smoke tonight. If they are right, not only do I lose my home, but my fiance's brand new Nissan, and my LX will have been destroyed. Guess I'll have to wait and see it for myself.

[Jon Burgundy]

Nate, Chris, any update from your casa's?

[rrobello]

not that its a cure all but since this morning the Bridges has been drenching the golf course all day long which surrounds most of the community and is on the edge where the fire will first hit, I hear its like a shallow swamp on the course so hopefully that will hold it up a bit. Last 2 times it hit that area it just stayed there and barely progressed.....fingers crossed

[rrobello]

Thanks for the support and offers of help guys. I got my family and we're in a safehouse for the night. Hopefully we won't have to evacuate a second time.

The local news is bullshit. I can't get confirmation on my house, yet I "hear" from friends that know other people in my neighborhood that my place went up in smoke tonight. If they are right, not only do I lose my home, but my fiance's brand new Nissan, and my LX will have been destroyed. Guess I'll have to wait and see it for myself.

what area?

I hope youre friends are wrong.

[uh60lchief]

Thanks for the support and offers of help guys. I got my family and we're in a safehouse for the night. Hopefully we won't have to evacuate a second time.

The local news is bullshit. I can't get confirmation on my house, yet I "hear" from friends that know other people in my neighborhood that my place went up in smoke tonight. If they are right, not only do I lose my home, but my fiance's brand new Nissan, and my LX will have been destroyed. Guess I'll have to wait and see it for myself.
I hope your house is in one piece Ben, but there are worse things than losing stuff. It can all be replaced. Your family on the other hand cannot. Glad to hear you got everyone out to a safe place, and once again I hope your house is still there waiting for you.:flag:

[Kloogy]

I am pretty sure your house is safe Ben. I saw all reports from RB, and La Terraza is the one that caught fire.

[IrishLad]

I hope your house is in one piece Ben, but there are worse things than losing stuff. It can all be replaced. Your family on the other hand cannot. Glad to hear you got everyone out to a safe place, and once again I hope your house is still there waiting for you.:flag:

Christ, that sucks. I sure hope your house is ok.

[DSG 56]

Hopefully you guys are right.

[WICKDV8]

Where at in RB Ben? I got a list of adresses that were burned queued up

[SDKB]

Both Ben and Matt are in Rancho Bernardo, I belive. Ben got out and is in Mira Mesa, last I heard. He got his family safe and secured, got some belongings, but did leave some things behind.

I hope all is well when the sun comes up. Like I said before, Ben, and anyone that needs help, give me a call and I'll deliver food, water, whatever you need.

[Kloogy]

My family lost everything in a fire back in 1986, in Queens NY. It's a horrible feeling. You lose things that can't be replaced. 4 of our neighbors died in that christmas day fire. We were lucky to all get out alive. If for some reason any of us lose our homes, lets be happy for having our lives.

[SDKB]

My family lost everything in a fire back in 1986, in Queens NY. It's a horrible feeling. You lose things that can't be replaced. 4 of our neighbors died in that christmas day fire. We were lucky to all get out alive. If for some reason any of us lose our homes, lets be happy for having our lives.

:thumbsup: It sucks losing shit, but a positive attitude may be the only thing getting you through this BS. Of course, SCS is here to help, as we're a pretty good bunch of peeps, supportive of each other in times of need.

[uh60lchief]

I know what you mean. I've got three boxes of paperwork and pictures that'd be a PITA (or impossible) to replace in the trunk, one guitar that I'm partial to, some clean clothes, and a fuckton of digital pics of everything else for the insurance company. The rest is just shit that can get replaced as far as I'm concerned.

[Silver04Cobra]

Hopefully you guys are right.

You have been in my thoughts Ben. Glad you got out. I know that area right where you live at. I have two friends parents and parents in law that live right off Duenda, and another in westwood just a block or two, or less from what is happening.

Agreed about the local news not saying shit, they just repeat themselves and lack giving any useful info.

[rrobello]

7499 Vista Rancho Ct., Rancho Sante Fe just burnt to the ground, no other homes on that street were harmed, isolated event, but it does appear that the fire line is del dios heading south and it arc up and around the north east end of the Bridges

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=7499%20Vista%20Rancho%20Ct&city=Rancho%20Santa%20Fe&state=CA&zipcode=92091&country=US&geodiff=1

[rrobello]

and from someone who has a house in the Bridges:

Ok, I just talked with my dad who met with one of the top Bridges guys that was there all day long working with the fire fighters.

Everything was fine, but it started up again around where that Nursery is and up on Cielo Mtn (they are pretty sure a couple of the Cielo homes have been lost, but they can't get up there). And that Nursery is only about 100 yards from my backyard, just on the other side of the fence that's the eastern boundary of the Bridges. (That area directly to the right of the red dot on my map)

Odds are, we'll be fine, because they are bocking it from going west into the property, plus, eventually once all that area is totally burned, the fire won't be able to threaten that boundary again. AND, in the Bridges itself, there isn't really a lot of "fuel" right up against the homes, plus all the golf course is totally soaked from the sprinklers so they make more of a buffer. The only thing they are really worried about that could get us, are flying burning embers that start new fires anywhere.

We're still probably another 24 hours from being totally out of the woods. Good luck and prayers to everyone.

[domin8]

Its Coming To Santee! I Was On The Hill In My Backyard And Can See It In The Poway Direction And See The Glow From Jamul!

[uh60lchief]

all of the designs in the Bridges, Santaluz, and Cielo have pretty strict fire control zones as far as vegitation because they're relatively new. The wind is their enemy. It's the older areas in the Ranch that will get fucked if fire gets in there. I worked on the property adjoining the RSF fire station and it's all old ass Euc's and steep slopes

[Jon Burgundy]

Its Coming To Santee! I Was On The Hill In My Backyard And Can See It In The Poway Direction And See The Glow From Jamul!

How's the growth behind your house? Are there any firefighters burning a gap around there?

[Kloogy]

I just took a drive down Via rancho with a full view to Del Dios/rsf. I think we may have gotten luicky in South Esco. the fire has shifted and you can clearly see the ring of fire headed to RSF. You can also see a fairly good sized ring of fire in the Cielo hills. Besides a ton of smoke. Nothing else seems to be burning towards escondido. The weather is supposed to change at 3am or so. Kicking the winds back up . Hopefully things hold up.

[domin8]

nope no firefighters at all, no evacuation warning yet...its still up by poway a few hours away...my friends and i are trying to get ahold of radio stations and news stations to get the word out...i got ahold of kogo but they didnt say much, and jamminz90 said they'd announce on the air our news :rofl:

[Kloogy]

Jammin z90 ? please tell me you were looking for a good deal on Jordans.

[domin8]

no i was just looking to tell someone...and it was the only oen that wasnt busy

[rrobello]

my aunt and uncle left there home in crest because they see the fire coming over the hill in front of them

[Jon Burgundy]

I wouldn't freak out yet, Nate....that's still quite a good distance away.

[Kloogy]

Oh noes...the Navy's version of John Coleman has spoken !!:eyes7: :cheese:

[WICKDV8]

:rofl:

[Silver04Cobra]

Jammin z90 ? please tell me you were looking for a good deal on Jordans.

:rofl:

[Kloogy]

Seriously . Why would you tune into that crap for anything except directions to National Shitty or the nearest rent a wheel location.

[uh60lchief]

I thought it was rent-a-rim?:cheese:

[Kloogy]

I thought it was rent-a-rim?:cheese:

Fuck. I just got my fr500's from them. I should know mo betta ! :cheese:

[slayr281]

hey guys, just heard on jammin z90 that santee was just about to burn up... any confirmation?

[Kloogy]

Ask grand master Nate !...my bad ... Grand masturbater Nate !

[Jon Burgundy]

Oh noes...the Navy's version of John Coleman has spoken !!:eyes7: :cheese:

I have much firmer buns, thank you very much!

[Kloogy]

I have much firmer buns, thank you very much!

I don't know. Last time I gave you a "good game" my hand felt like I was slapping mashed potatoes !!! :banana2:

[Jon Burgundy]

:rofl:

[rrobello]

as of 7 minutes ago:

MANDATORY EVACUATIONS IN EASTLAKE
Mandatory evacuations have been announced for the area of Highway 125 and San Miguel Road south of Sweetwater Reservoir. Evacuated residents are being told to go to the Chula Vista High School Youth Center (campus of Chula Vista High School, 465 L Street).

[rrobello]

also:

NEW: GOV. SCHWARZENEGGER REQUESTS FEDERAL AID
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has requested that President Bush declare a state of emergency for San Diego and other Southern California counties, including federal assistance, debris removal and protective measures. Mayor Jerry Sanders has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be providing 25,000 cots and 25,000 blankets to those forced to evacuate due to the fires. FEMA will also start reimbursements as soon as possible.
NEW: MILITARY HOTLINE FOR FIRE INFORMATION
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar has established a hotline for their Marines, sailors and their families to get information pertaining to closures and other important fire-related information, officials said. The hotline can be reached at (858) 577-9090.

there is suppose to be a lot of military and national guard help coming in the morning. A friends brother is an airforce pilot who was on leave and was called back in, goes into the air tomorrow, just gotta hope the wind stays calm through the night and the firefighters can hold it off till morning.

good luck to everyone and I hope everyone is ok and able to check back in with good news tomorrow.

[Benny92LX]

Well my dad lives up in ramona, it was a pretty shitty situation. they told everyone to evacuate sunday night but half the town couldnt evacuate, so my dad just decided to stay. his house is still standing but the house 1000 yards away is leveled.

My girlfriend lives in Dahesa, and the scary thing is, you cant tell which way the fire is coming from because its a valley and the sides are to high to get up and look. you have to roll up into alpine to see anything. ive been running around all day helping friends and stuff. mainly my buddies in poway and scripps. my truck is hating life right now.

[Kybo_Ren]

Where at in RB Ben? I got a list of adresses that were burned queued up
Link? Or just paste, please

[Dark Helmet]

Link? Or just paste, please

http://www.cbs8.com has their own list so far

[Kybo_Ren]

Thanks

[Silver04Cobra]

HOMES COMPLETELY DESTROYED
Please note: The following homes have been confirmed destroyed by News 8 reporters on the ground. This list is not official, or complete.
Rancho Bernardo Area

The following are address located in the 17,000 Block of Valladares Drive: 17616, 17788, 17848, 17635, 17605

Jocatal Court
11686

Cabella Drive:
18013, 17995, 17987, 17961, 11488, 11449

Aliento Court:
11552, 11533, 11523, 11512

Duenda Rd:
11478, 11479, 11469, 11468, 11464, 11458, 11459

Azucar Way:
17885, 17864, 17865, 17816, 17824, 17808

Aquamiel:
21 Homes

Bellechase Circle:
17796, 17792, 17788, 17782, 17776

Tetagnier Circle
12095

Matinal Circle
10667


Escoba Place:
4 Homes

Danza Circle:
11517, 11534, 11537, 11524

Palito Court:
11529, 11536

Alcalda Street:
11476, 11460

Ipai Court
11072

Locksley
18682, 18683, 18689, 18697, 18667, 18666,18658, 18642, 18621

Lancashire Way
18560-18690

Sun Maiden Court
18181, 18187 (mostly destroyed)

Poblado Road
Several condos (La Terraza)

Valladares Drive:
17616, 17788, 17848, 17635, 17605

Moon Song
18285 (mostly destroyed, some items saved)
Poway

Sagewood Drive
13956

Country Day Road:
4 houses


Horizon Court
14326, 14310, 14325, 14342

Twisted Ranch Road
14341, 14366, 14386, 14376
Escondido

Avenida Amorosa
3510, 3522, 3542

Terra Vista Place
3919, 3925, 3932, 3965
Calle Florcita
201

Lomas Serenas
3414, 3425

[Silver04Cobra]

Yep, same link as lurker Helmet provided.

You holding out in C-bad man? I am sticking it out here. Should be ai'ight

[Kloogy]

I don't see Bens place on there.

[rrobello]

called 211 for update before going to sleep since its smokey as hell outside, san marcos still under control, olivenhein has recommended evac east of rancho sante fe rd only....so it sounds like that has calmed down a lot. also says all west bound roads west of the I-15 are currently open and the 78 west is open

they said crews are at a house in RSF on a street called calle con pisco, but I dont know the street and the lady sounded like she was having trouble pronouncing it so I think it might havebeen Calle Camposeco which is just south of Del Dios

[Kloogy]

If it's Calle Camposeco, that near Trevor Hoffmans house in Fairbanks Ranch. I didnt know the flames had made it that far towards the coast.

[midnite]

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&ie=UTF8&om=1&msa=0&msid=114250687465160386813.00043d08ac31fe3357571&ll=32.990236,-116.732483&spn=1.105782,1.757813&z=9&source=embed

paints a pretty crazy picture

[VaderGT]

I just got a call from my brother and he is going to get my Stang and Computer because they are evacing south spring valley. I can't think of what else he needs to grab for me, its tuff not being there to do it my self.. I hope everyone is ok and when I get back into town and if my house is still there I will give any help I can to you guys.:wave:

[01YellerCobra]

Duty Section Only for the navy tomorrow...

Not on the wonderful USS Ronald Reagan. At least the drive in was traffic free.