San Diego fires

[p m]

So far three family members have lost there homes... And now a possible fourth, my Uncle in Ramona might loose his. The water was cut off so much for keeping his flat roof wet.... He just spent the last 2 years and about 100K fixing the place up...

I have a 7000 gph sump pump, and bought a generator on Monday - figured should anything get close, I'd have enough in my swimming pool to keep my house and backyard wet.

On the other hand, if stuff is burning all around your house, the glass will shatter eventually, and that might let the embers ignite the house from inside. I hear that was happening a lot.

 

[D90DC]

I have a 7000 gph sump pump, and bought a generator on Monday - figured should anything get close, I'd have enough in my swimming pool to keep my house and backyard wet.

On the other hand, if stuff is burning all around your house, the glass will shatter eventually, and that might let the embers ignite the house from inside. I hear that was happening a lot.

Way to go...

I had thought about rigging up a temp sprinkler system on my roof to give it a water curtain that will keep the temp down... One drawback i needed a pool... With a hose you can only get so much wet... Keep it safe and hope to see you soon...

 

[D90DC]

What does that have to do with Democrats? It was an order by Major General Sherman.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/40_acres_and_a_mule

What party continually tries to buy votes by promising government entitlements?

Quote from your source

"Because of this, the phrase has come to represent the failure of Reconstruction and the general public to assist African Americans".

It might be a stretch connecting the 2 but i think it applies in todays political climate as well as in the 1860s.. 30 Million in illegals makes a lot of voters.... Give them full constitutional protection, give them all the social programs, give them drivers license so they can VOTE.... 40 acres and a mule...

 

[TNROVERS]

http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/sitreprt.pdf

Updated daily, this is the report we go by.

 

[kennith]

I think you have all watched red dawn one to many times...

The only way to get F*CKED in a disaster is if you dont leave when your told, you get caught in the middle, or the disaster is spread over 300 miles. Otherwise you just drive out.

Seriously some dipshit just mentioned that if his car broke down and a law enforcement agent told him to leave his car behind he is going to draw a gun on the law enforcement officer. WHAT A DIPSHIT.

Have fun asshole. You are the person I am always talking about when I talk about people in general.

Cheers,

Kennith

 

[Rover Puppy]

October 26, 2007, 04:47 pm


CURRENT STATUS OF INCIDENTS


San Diego County
Witch Fire ? 197,990 acres ? 45% contained
Harris Fire ? 84,300 acres ? 20% contained
Poomacha Fire ? 39,000 acres ? 35% contained
Rice Fire ? 9,000 acres ? 40% contained
Horno/Ammo Fire ? 19,353 acres ? 80% contained
Wilcox Fire ? 100 acres ? 100% contained
Cajon Fire ? 250 acres ? 100% contained
McCoy Fire ? 300 acres ? 100% contained
Coronado Hills Fire ? 300 acres ? 100% contained

San Bernardino County
Slide Fire ? 13,378 acres ? 15% contained
Grass Valley Fire - 1,100 acres ? 70% contained
Martin Fire ? 123 acres ? 100% contained
Walker Fire ? 160 acres 100% contained

Orange County
Santiago Fire ? 27,000 acres ? 30% contained

Los Angeles County
Ranch Fire ? 58,396 acres ? 87% contained
Canyon Fire ? 4,565 acres ? 100% contained
Magic Fire ? 2,824 acres ? 100% contained
Buckweed Fire ? 38,356 acres ? 100% contained
Meadowridge Fire ? 40 acres - 100% contained

Santa Barbara County
Sedgewick Fire ? 710 acres ? 100% contained

Riverside County
Rosa Fire ? 411 acres ? 100% contained
Roca Fire ? 270 acres ? 100% contained

Ventura County
Nightsky Fire ? 35 acres ? 100% contained

Harris Fire
Harris Ranch Road & Hwy 94
San Diego County

This fire has burned 84,300 acres and is 20 percent contained. The fire started October 21 and is burning at Harris Ranch Road and both sides of Highway 94 in Portrero in San Diego County. There have been 21 civilian and 12 firefighter injuries, as well as one death on this fire. 97 homes, 2 commercial properties and 17 outbuildings have been destroyed, and 250 additional structures are damaged. Damage assessments are still being conducted. 1,500 homes are still threatened.

Evacuation orders remain in effect. Re-entry for residents only was allowed in the Thousand Trails, Potrero and Tecate neighborhoods. Residents are being allowed to re-enter parts of Jamul as well as the area from Otay Lakes Road to Pio Pico Thousand Trails. The communities of Lyons Valley, Lawson Valley, Carveacre, San Miguel, Portrero, Barrett Junction, Barett Lake area, Engineer Springs, Dulzura, Deerhorn Valley, Northern Jamul and homes along Millar Ranch Road are threatened. 1,341 firefighters are assigned under a unified command. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $5.8 million. Harris Fire Information Line (619) 449-1462.
Harris Fire Map 10/26/07
Harris Fire Fact Sheet 10/26/07
Evacuation Order in place for communities of Lawson Valley and Carveacre 10/25/07

Witch Fire
Witch Creek Area East of Ramona
San Diego County

This fire has burned 197,990 acres and is 45 percent contained. The Witch Fire has joined the Poomacha fire in the north. Mandatory evacuations are in place for the community of Julian and there is still a threat to Pine Hills, Cuyamaca, Wynola, Santa Ysabel, Alpine, Mesa Grande and Harbison Canyon. Fire progression has slowed to the west, southwest, and northwest. Residents are being allowed to return to portions of Poway, Valley Center, Escondido, Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego, Ramona and Rancho Bernardo. Wildcat Canyon is closed. Highway 67 is closed from Poway to Ramona.

1,061 homes, 30 commercial properties, and 175 outbuildings have been destroyed. 62 homes, 10 commercial properties and 50 outbuildings have been damaged. 1,000 residences, 100 commercial properties, and 300 outbuildings are still threatened. 239 vehicles have been destroyed.

2,883 firefighters are assigned to this incident under unified command. 26 firefighters have been injured on this fire. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $7.5 million. Witch Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160.
Witch Fire Map 10/26/07

Poomacha Fire
Highway 76, Pauma Valley
San Diego County

This fire started October 23 as a structure fire on the Lajolla Indian Reservation. It has burned 39,000 acres and is 35 percent contained. The Poomacha Fire has joined with the Witch Fire to the south. 60 homes and 19 outbuildings have been destroyed. 2,000 homes remain threatened.

Evacuations are in progress in Valley Center. The communities of Valley Center, Rincon, Pauma Valley, Hidden Meadows, Deer Springs, Vista and Palomar are threatened. This fire has resulted in 12 firefighter injuries. 1,482 firefighters are currently assigned to this fire under unified command with CAL FIRE and the Cleveland National Forest. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $1.6 million. Poomacha Fire Information Line (760) 751-7600.
Poomacha Fire Map 10/26/07

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

This fire has burned 13,378 acres at Green Valley Lake near Running Springs in San Bernardino County and is currently 15 percent contained. 200 homes and 3 outbuildings have burned.

Mandatory Evacuation for Green Valley Lake, Arrowbear, and Running Springs. Fire has crossed Hwy 18 in Running Springs and also crossed Hwy 330. Evacuation Centers are located at National Orange Show in San Bernardino and the Victorville Fairgrounds in Victorville. All highways in the San Bernardino Mountains west of Big Bear Dam are closed to upbound traffic. Access to Big Bear is via Hwy 38 from I-10 in Redlands or from Hwy 18 through the Hi-Desert in Lucerne Valley.

1,359 firefighters are currently assigned to this fire under unified command. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $3 million. Slide Fire Information Line (909) 383-5688.
Slide Fire Map 10/26/07

Grass Valley Fire
San Bernardino National Forest
San Bernardino County

This fire has burned 1,100 acres and is 70 percent contained. The fire is northwest of Lake Arrowhead. 100 structures have been lost, and more than 6,000 homes remain threatened. There are mandatory evacuation for areas from Crestline to Snow Valley. Voluntary evacuations are in place for Cedar Pines Park and Valley of Enchantment. Evacuation Center have been established at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino and Victorville Fairgrounds in Victorville.

State Highway 18 is closed from 40th/Waterman to the Big Bear Dam, State Highway 330 is closed at Highland to Hwy 18, State Highway 138 is closed at State Highway 173. Residents may leave via these highways (except 330) but cannot go back up into the Mountains. Access to Big Bear is via Hwy 38 from I-10 in Redlands or from Hwy 18 through the Hi-Desert in Lucerne Valley.

780 firefighters are assigned to this incident. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $2.7 million. Grass Valley Fire Information Line (909) 383-5688.
Grass Valley Fire Map 10/26/07

Santiago Fire
Santiago Canyon Road at Silverado Canyon Road
Orange County

As of 1:10 PM 10/26/07, the fire is within one hour of Silverado Canyon. OC Sheriff Deputies are attempting to evacuate remaining residents.

This fire has burned 27,000 acres and is 30 percent contained. Mandatory evacuations are in place for the canyon areas of Santiago Canyon Road between Silverado Canyon Road and Live Oak Canyon Road, including the Santiago Estates area and Jackson Ranch Road. Areas along Live Oak Canyon Road through the Trabuco Canyon area, including O'Neill Regional Park, to Trabuco Creek Road are included in this mandatory evacuation. The following road closures are in place: Santiago Canyon road south of the 241 Toll Road to Live Oak Canyon Road, all of Live Oak Canyon Road, all of Trabuco Canyon Road, Plano Trabuco road north of Robinson Ranch Road (northbound only).

Fourteen homes and eight outbuildings have been destroyed, and 8 residential structures and 12 outbuildings were damaged. 1,614 people are assigned to this incident and four firefighter injuries have been reported. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $4.5 million.

The Santiago Fire has been determined to be arson-caused. Santiago Fire Information Line (714) 573-6200.
Santiago Fire Map 10/26/07

Horno/Ammo Fire
Camp Pendleton
San Diego County

The Horno/Ammo Fire has burned 19,353 acres since October 23 and is 80 percent contained. The Horno Fire has two heads, one north bound tied into Basilone Road and the other south bound tied into Aliso Canyon Road. Firing Operations are being conducted on the northern head from San Onofre to Camp Horno and along Canyon Road to Bailone Road. 169 firefighters are assigned to this incident and one firefighter has been injured. For information on area relocations, please contact the Horno/Ammo Fire Information Line at (866) 430-2764.
Horno/Ammo Fire Map 10/26/07

Rice Fire
Rice Canyon
San Diego County

This fire has burned 9,000 acres in Rice Canyon in Northern San Diego County and is 40 percent contained. 206 homes, 2 commercial properties and 40 outbuildings have been destroyed. 200 homes are threatened currently. Evacuation orders are in effect for Fallbrook and outlying areas. Portions of Fallbrook have been reopened to residents. Three firefighters injuries have been reported. 1,073 firefighters are assigned to this fire under unified command. The estimated cost of this fire is $2.3 million. Full containment is expected on October 28. Rice Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160.
Rice Fire Map 10/26/07

Ranch Fire
Angeles National Forest
Los Angeles County

This fire has burned 58,396 acres since October 20 and is 87 percent contained. The fire is burning six miles north of Castaic in Los Angeles County. All evacuations have been lifted. One home and eight outbuildings have been destroyed. 492 personnel are assigned to this incident. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $8.2 million. Full containment is expected on October 30. Ranch Fire Information Line (626) 821-6700.
Ranch Fire Fact Sheet 10/26/07
Ranch Fire Map

 

[Rover Puppy]

Info for our Dweb HAMS who are monitoring the fire frequencies:


(This was issued for All Media Aircraft)


*************************************************************


Due to the complexity of the aerial operations involved in the San Diego wildfires, we ask that any media aircraft entering the TFR?s surrounding the incidents contact the corresponding Air Tactics Aircraft on the following UHF frequencies. This is in place for the safety of all involved; civilian and fire.


Harris Fire:

136.150
128.175
136.075
118.525


Witch Fire:

135.575
122.225


Poomacha:

136.1250

For additional information please contact the Harris Fire Information Line 619-449-1462

 

[emmodg]

Fires, Boxters, Glocks, Pelican Cases, 2-Handed Rods, Brooks Brothers Suits, Carhartt, Mtn Khakis, Dickey's, Evil Democrats and Repubs.... Wow, now THIS is a thread!

 

[Rover Puppy]

October 27, 2007, 08:10 am


CURRENT STATUS OF INCIDENTS


San Diego County
Witch Fire ? 197,990 acres ? 60% contained
Harris Fire ? 85,800 acres ? 50% contained
Poomacha Fire ? 43,000 acres ? 45% contained
Rice Fire ? 9,000 acres ? 80% contained
Horno/Ammo Fire ? 21,084 acres ? 90% contained
Wilcox Fire ? 100 acres ? 100% contained
Cajon Fire ? 250 acres ? 100% contained
McCoy Fire ? 300 acres ? 100% contained
Coronado Hills Fire ? 300 acres ? 100% contained

San Bernardino County
Slide Fire ? 13,800 acres ? 35% contained
Grass Valley Fire - 1,140 acres ? 85% contained
Martin Fire ? 123 acres ? 100% contained
Walker Fire ? 160 acres 100% contained

Orange County
Santiago Fire ? 27,521 acres ? 35% contained

Los Angeles County
Ranch Fire ? 58,401 acres ? 97% contained
Canyon Fire ? 4,565 acres ? 100% contained
Magic Fire ? 2,824 acres ? 100% contained
Buckweed Fire ? 38,356 acres ? 100% contained
Meadowridge Fire ? 40 acres - 100% contained

Santa Barbara County
Sedgewick Fire ? 710 acres ? 100% contained

Riverside County
Rosa Fire ? 411 acres ? 100% contained
Roca Fire ? 270 acres ? 100% contained

Ventura County
Nightsky Fire ? 35 acres ? 100% contained

Harris Fire
Harris Ranch Road & Hwy 94
San Diego County

This fire has burned 85,800 acres and is 55 percent contained. The fire started October 21 and is burning at Harris Ranch Road and both sides of Highway 94 in Portrero in San Diego County. There have been 21 civilian and 16 firefighter injuries, as well as one death on this fire. 188 homes, 1 commercial properties and 222 outbuildings have been destroyed, and 252 additional structures are damaged. Damage assessments are still being conducted. 1,500 homes are still threatened.

Evacuation orders remain in effect. Re-entry for residents only was allowed in the Thousand Trails, Potrero and Tecate neighborhoods. Residents are being allowed to re-enter parts of Jamul as well as the area from Otay Lakes Road to Pio Pico Thousand Trails. The communities of Lyons Valley, Lawson Valley, Carve Acres, Portrero, Barrett Junction, Barett Lake area, Engineer Springs, Dulzura, Deerhorn Valley, and Jamul are threatened. 2,068 firefighters are assigned under a unified command. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $7.8 million. Harris Fire Information Line (619) 449-1462.
Harris Fire Map 10/26/07
Harris Fire Fact Sheet 10/26/07
Evacuation Order in place for communities of Lawson Valley and Carveacre 10/25/07

Witch Fire
Witch Creek Area East of Ramona
San Diego County

This fire has burned 197,990 acres and is 60 percent contained. The Witch Fire has joined the Poomacha fire in the north. Mandatory evacuations are in place for the community of Julian and there is still a threat to Pine Hills, Cuyamaca, Wynola, Santa Ysabel, Alpine, Mesa Grande and Harbison Canyon. Fire progression has slowed to the west, southwest, and northwest. Residents are being allowed to return to portions of Poway, Valley Center, Escondido, Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego, Ramona and Rancho Bernardo, Del Dios, and Lake Hodges areas. Re-entry of residents is also occurring in the towns of Julian, Wynola, and Cuyamaca. Wildcat Canyon is closed. Highway 67 is closed from Poway to Ramona.

911 homes, 30 commercial properties, and 175 outbuildings have been destroyed. 62 homes, 10 commercial properties and 50 outbuildings have been damaged. 1,000 residences, 100 commercial properties, and 300 outbuildings are still threatened. 239 vehicles have been destroyed.

3,031 firefighters are assigned to this incident under unified command. 34 firefighters have been injured on this fire. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $9.2 million. Witch Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160.
Witch Fire Map 10/26/07

Poomacha Fire
Highway 76, Pauma Valley
San Diego County

This fire started October 23 as a structure fire on the Lajolla Indian Reservation. It has burned 43,000 acres and is 45 percent contained. The Poomacha Fire has joined with the Witch Fire to the south. 78 homes and 19 outbuildings have been destroyed. 2,000 homes remain threatened.

Evacuations are in progress in Valley Center. The communities of Valley Center, Rincon, Pauma Valley, Pala Reservation, and Palomar are threatened. This fire has resulted in 14 firefighter injuries. 1,838 firefighters are currently assigned to this fire under unified command with CAL FIRE and the Cleveland National Forest. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $3.5 million. Poomacha Fire Information Line (760) 751-7600.
Poomacha Fire Map 10/26/07

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

This fire has burned 13,800 acres at Green Valley Lake near Running Springs in San Bernardino County and is currently 35 percent contained. 201 homes and 3 outbuildings have burned.

Mandatory Evacuation for east of Crestline to Snow Valley. Voluntary evacuations for Crestline, Cedar Pines Park, Lake Gregory and Valley of Enchantment. The voluntary evacuations for HIghland have been lifted. Evacuation Centers are located at National Orange Show in San Bernardino and the Victorville Fairgrounds in Victorville. All highways in the San Bernardino Mountains west of Big Bear Dam are closed to upbound traffic, except those with Sheriffs passes to voluntary areas. Access to Big Bear is via Hwy 38 from I-10 in Redlands or from Hwy 18 through the Hi-Desert in Lucerne Valley.

1,984 firefighters are currently assigned to this fire under unified command. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $4.5 million. Slide Fire Information Line (909) 383-5688.
Slide Fire Map 10/26/07

Grass Valley Fire
San Bernardino National Forest
San Bernardino County

This fire has burned 1,140 acres and is 85 percent contained. The fire is northwest of Lake Arrowhead. 162 structures have been lost, and more than 6,000 homes remain threatened. Evacuation and closure orders remain in effect for a large area surrounding the fire. The mandatory evacuation order for the community of Crestline has been reduced to a voluntary evacuation effective at 9:00 am 10/26. All other evacuations and road closures remain in effect. Evacuation Center have been established at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino and Victorville Fairgrounds in Victorville.

State Highway 18 is closed from 40th/Waterman to the Big Bear Dam, State Highway 330 is closed at Highland to Hwy 18, State Highway 138 is closed at State Highway 173. Residents may leave via these highways (except 330) but cannot go back up into the Mountains. Access to Big Bear is via Hwy 38 from I-10 in Redlands or from Hwy 18 through the Hi-Desert in Lucerne Valley.

643 firefighters are assigned to this incident. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $3.6 million. Grass Valley Fire Information Line (909) 383-5688.
Grass Valley Fire Map 10/26/07

Santiago Fire
Santiago Canyon Road at Silverado Canyon Road
Orange County

This fire has burned 27,521 acres and is 35 percent contained. Mandatory evacuations are in place for the canyon areas of Santiago Canyon Road between Silverado Canyon Road and Live Oak Canyon Road, including the Santiago Estates area and Jackson Ranch Road. Areas along Live Oak Canyon Road through the Trabuco Canyon area, including O'Neill Regional Park, to Trabuco Creek Road are also included in this mandatory evacuation. The following road closures are in place: Santiago Canyon road south of the 241 Toll Road to Live Oak Canyon Road, all of Live Oak Canyon Road, all of Trabuco Canyon Road, Plano Trabuco road north of Robinson Ranch Road (northbound only).

Fourteen homes and eight outbuildings have been destroyed, and 8 residential structures and 12 outbuildings were damaged. 1,982 people are assigned to this incident and five firefighter injuries have been reported. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $6 million.

The Santiago Fire has been determined to be arson-caused. Santiago Fire Information Line (714) 573-6200.
Santiago Fire Map 10/26/07

Horno/Ammo Fire
Camp Pendleton
San Diego County

The Horno/Ammo Fire has burned 21,084 acres since October 23 and is 90 percent contained. 189 firefighters are assigned to this incident and two firefighter has been injured. For information on area relocations, please contact the Horno/Ammo Fire Information Line at (866) 430-2764.
Horno/Ammo Fire Map 10/26/07

Rice Fire
Rice Canyon
San Diego County

This fire has burned 9,000 acres in Rice Canyon in Northern San Diego County and is 80 percent contained. 206 homes, 2 commercial properties and 40 outbuildings have been destroyed. 200 homes are threatened currently. Evacuation orders are in effect for Fallbrook and outlying areas. Portions of Fallbrook have been reopened to residents. Four firefighters injuries have been reported. 967 firefighters are assigned to this fire under unified command. The estimated cost of this fire is $3.1 million. Full containment is expected on October 28. Rice Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160.
Rice Fire Map 10/26/07

Ranch Fire
Angeles National Forest
Los Angeles County

This fire has burned 58,401 acres since October 20 and is 97 percent contained. The fire is burning six miles north of Castaic in Los Angeles County. All evacuations have been lifted. One home and nine outbuildings have been destroyed. 3337 personnel are assigned to this incident. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $9 million. Full containment is expected on October 30. Ranch Fire Information Line (626) 821-6700.
Ranch Fire Fact Sheet 10/26/07
Ranch Fire Map

 

[Rover Puppy]

I've gathered info & links together that may be needed. Please pass them along. If you need any other info, please don't hesitate to ask. I will find you what you need.

Our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.




TO FIND YOUR FAMILY:


FEMA has activated its National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System and National Emergency Child Locator Center to help reunite families that have become separated as a result of the fires in California.

Register you and your family: 1-800-588-9822
Find family or friends (over 21): 1-800-588-9822
Find a missing child (under 21): 1-866-908-9570

Register or search for a loved one online: https://disastersafe.redcross.org/

The call center is capable of handling calls in Spanish and uses a relay system for communicating with people who are hard of hearing. The call center is operational 24-hours a day.


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CALIFORNIA FIRE LOCAL RESOURCES: http://www.disasterhelp.gov/local-resources.shtm


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FIND A PLACE TO STAY: http://www.sdarc.org/site/apps/nl/c...BCFEB594-FF4E-4A19-8DF9-13D56C5C5077}&notoc=1


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APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE: http://www.fema.gov/assistance/index.shtm


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HOW YOU CAN HELP: http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/

 

[antichrist]

On the other hand, if stuff is burning all around your house, the glass will shatter eventually, and that might let the embers ignite the house from inside. I hear that was happening a lot.

I epxect you don't have time now, but rigging water curtains would protect the glass from breaking from radiant heat.

 

[p m]

Yes it would - but it would take tremendous amounts of water. My pool isn't _that_ large. And I have an acre of glass doors and windows in the house.

I'd probably go out and cut down eucaliptus trees behind the backyard - even if my HOA fines me for it later. But I wouldn't have any fuel close by.

 

[D90DC]

Peter,

My wife heard on the news today that upon exiting the Qualcom SD Police were trying to get a census on where the evacuees were from. 2/3 of the people polled were not there because of the fires. Illegals, homeless and scammers.... Sad but things like this bring out the best and worst in humanity....

 

[p m]

Man, what does it take to check the driver's license at the gate???
In any case, hobos or not, it looks like nobody had to spend the night under the skies.
With half a million people moved out, I can't imagine them all sitting out at the Q or at the racetrack - and things went pretty much as smooth as they could.

 

[antichrist]

Yes it would - but it would take tremendous amounts of water. My pool isn't _that_ large. And I have an acre of glass doors and windows in the house.

Ah, ok. I was thinking one about like mine, about 16x30, would give you about 2-3 hours with a 7000gph pump. It doesn't have to be a solid wall of water to protect. A heavy mist would do it.

 

[Nargun]

Ah, ok. I was thinking one about like mine, about 16x30, would give you about 2-3 hours with a 7000gph pump. It doesn't have to be a solid wall of water to protect. A heavy mist would do it.

If you're been evacuated, how do you turn the pump on and monitor it?

 

[p m]

You fire up the generator, start the pump, and stay home.
Nobody can force you out of your house - but if you're out, they won't let you back.

 

[I HATE PONIES]

my first helmet with the velvet rubbed off where my pony dumped me.

This got my FULL attention and i don't even own a watch. When is someone going to step up and remove these damn dangerous ponies?

Sorry to hear about the hat. I am glad you weren't killed.

 

[Rover Puppy]

October 28, 2007, 06:50 pm


CURRENT STATUS OF INCIDENTS


San Diego County
Witch Fire ? 197,990 acres ? 90% contained
Harris Fire ? 90,750 acres ? 70% contained
Poomacha Fire ? 49,150 acres ? 50% contained
Rice Fire ? 9,472 acres ? 100% contained
Horno/Ammo Fire ? 21,084 acres ? 100% contained
Wilcox Fire ? 100 acres ? 100% contained
Cajon Fire ? 250 acres ? 100% contained
McCoy Fire ? 300 acres ? 100% contained
Coronado Hills Fire ? 300 acres ? 100% contained

San Bernardino County
Slide Fire ? 12,789 acres ? 85% contained
Grass Valley Fire - 1,247 acres ? 95% contained
Martin Fire ? 123 acres ? 100% contained
Walker Fire ? 160 acres 100% contained

Orange County
Santiago Fire ? 28,012 acres ? 65% contained

Los Angeles County
Ranch Fire ? 58,401 acres ? 97% contained
Canyon Fire ? 4,565 acres ? 100% contained
Magic Fire ? 2,824 acres ? 100% contained
Buckweed Fire ? 38,356 acres ? 100% contained
Meadowridge Fire ? 40 acres - 100% contained

Santa Barbara County
Sedgewick Fire ? 710 acres ? 100% contained

Riverside County
Rosa Fire ? 411 acres ? 100% contained
Roca Fire ? 270 acres ? 100% contained

Ventura County
Nightsky Fire ? 35 acres ? 100% contained

Harris Fire
Harris Ranch Road & Hwy 94
San Diego County

This fire has burned 90,750 acres and is 70 percent contained. The fire started October 21 and is burning at Harris Ranch Road and both sides of Highway 94 in Portrero in San Diego County. Full containment is expected October 31. There have been 21 civilian and 34 firefighter injuries, as well as five deaths on this fire. 206 homes and 252 outbuildings have been destroyed, and 253 additional structures are damaged. Damage assessments are still being conducted.

All evacuations have been lifted. Re-entry for residents only is being allowed. 2,473 firefighters are assigned under a unified command. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $11.3 million. Harris Fire Information Line (619) 449-1462.
Harris Fire Map 10/26/07
Harris Fire Fact Sheet 10/28/07
All Evacuation Orders Lifted 10/27/07

Witch Fire
Witch Creek Area East of Ramona
San Diego County

This fire has burned 197,990 acres and is 90 percent contained. Full control is expected on October 31. The Witch Fire has joined the Poomacha fire in the north. Residents are being allowed re-entry into to area.

1,040 homes and 414 outbuildings have been destroyed. 70 homes and 25 outbuildings have been damaged. Additionally, 239 vehicles have been destroyed.

2,807 firefighters are assigned to this incident under unified command. There have been 34 injuries to firefighters, and two civilian fatalities. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $11.3 million. Witch Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160.
Witch Fire Map 10/26/07

Poomacha Fire
Highway 76, Pauma Valley
San Diego County

This fire started October 23 as a structure fire on the Lajolla Indian Reservation. It has burned 49,150 acres and is 50 percent contained. FUll containment is expected Obtober 31. The Poomacha Fire has joined with the Witch Fire to the south. 136 homes and 19 outbuildings have been destroyed. 500 homes remain threatened.

Evacuations are still in place for the communities of Valley Center, Rincon, Pauma Valley, Pala Reservation, and Palomar. Residential areas where the overall threat has lessened are being allowed re-enty. This fire has resulted in 18 firefighter injuries. 2,123 firefighters are currently assigned to this fire under unified command with CAL FIRE and the Cleveland National Forest. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $5.2 million. Poomacha Fire Information Line (760) 751-7600.
Poomacha Fire Map 10/26/07

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

This fire has burned 12,789 acres at Green Valley Lake near Running Springs in San Bernardino County and is currently 85 percent contained. Full containment is expected October 30. 201 homes and 3 outbuildings have been destroyed.

Evacuations remain in effect. Evacuation Centers are located at National Orange Show in San Bernardino and the Victorville Fairgrounds in Victorville. All highways in the San Bernardino Mountains west of Big Bear Dam are closed, except those with Sheriffs passes to voluntary areas. Access to Big Bear is via Hwy 38 from I-10 in Redlands or from Hwy 18 through the Hi-Desert in Lucerne Valley.

1,942 firefighters are currently assigned to this fire under unified command. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $8 million. Slide Fire Information Line (909) 383-5688.
Slide Fire Map 10/26/07

Grass Valley Fire
San Bernardino National Forest
San Bernardino County

This fire has burned 1,247 acres and is 95 percent contained. FUll containment is expected October 28. The fire is northwest of Lake Arrowhead. 174 structures and 2 outbuildings have been destroyed, and 200 homes remain threatened. Evacuation and closure orders remain in effect for a large area surrounding the fire. A closure order remains in effect for the San Bernardino National Forest. The mandatory evacuation has been lifted east to Heaps Peak. All other evacuations and road closures remain in effect. Evacuation Center have been established at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino and Victorville Fairgrounds in Victorville.

State Highway 18 is closed from 40th/Waterman to the Big Bear Dam, State Highway 330 is closed at Highland to Hwy 18, State Highway 138 is closed at State Highway 173. Residents may leave via these highways (except 330) but cannot go back up into the Mountains. Access to Big Bear is via Hwy 38 from I-10 in Redlands or from Hwy 18 through the Hi-Desert in Lucerne Valley.

452 firefighters are assigned to this incident. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $4.6 million. Grass Valley Fire Information Line (909) 383-5688.
Grass Valley Fire Map 10/26/07

Santiago Fire
Santiago Canyon Road at Silverado Canyon Road
Orange County

This fire has burned 28,012 acres and is 65 percent contained. Full containment is expected November 2. Mandatory evacuations are in place for the canyon areas of Santiago Canyon Road between Silverado Canyon Road and Live Oak Canyon Road, including the Santiago Estates area and Jackson Ranch Road. Areas along Live Oak Canyon Road through the Trabuco Canyon area, including O'Neill Regional Park, to Trabuco Creek Road are also included in this mandatory evacuation. The following road closures are in place: Santiago Canyon road south of the 241 Toll Road to Live Oak Canyon Road, all of Live Oak Canyon Road, all of Trabuco Canyon Road, Plano Trabuco road north of Robinson Ranch Road (northbound only).

15 homes and nine outbuildings have been destroyed, and 8 residential structures and 12 outbuildings were damaged. 1,732 people are assigned to this incident and eight firefighter injuries have been reported. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $7.9 million.

The Santiago Fire has been determined to be arson-caused. Santiago Fire Information Line (714) 573-6200.
Santiago Fire Map 10/26/07

Ranch Fire
Angeles National Forest
Los Angeles County

This fire has burned 58,401 acres since October 20 and is 97 percent contained. The fire is burning six miles north of Castaic in Los Angeles County. All evacuations have been lifted. One home and nine outbuildings have been destroyed. 73 personnel are assigned to this incident. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $9 million. Full containment is expected on October 30. Ranch Fire Information Line (626) 821-6700.
Ranch Fire Fact Sheet 10/26/07
Ranch Fire Map

 

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October 29, 2007, 09:28 am


CURRENT STATUS OF INCIDENTS


San Diego County
Witch Fire ? 197,990 acres ? 95% contained
Harris Fire ? 90,440 acres ? 75% contained
Poomacha Fire ? 49,540 acres ? 65% contained
Rice Fire ? 9,472 acres ? 100% contained
Horno/Ammo Fire ? 21,084 acres ? 100% contained
Wilcox Fire ? 100 acres ? 100% contained
Cajon Fire ? 250 acres ? 100% contained
McCoy Fire ? 300 acres ? 100% contained
Coronado Hills Fire ? 300 acres ? 100% contained

San Bernardino County
Slide Fire ? 12,789 acres ? 90% contained
Grass Valley Fire - 1,247 acres ? 95% contained
Martin Fire ? 123 acres ? 100% contained
Walker Fire ? 160 acres 100% contained

Orange County
Santiago Fire ? 28,400 acres ? 65% contained

Los Angeles County
Ranch Fire ? 58,401 acres ? 97% contained
Canyon Fire ? 4,565 acres ? 100% contained
Magic Fire ? 2,824 acres ? 100% contained
Buckweed Fire ? 38,356 acres ? 100% contained
Meadowridge Fire ? 40 acres - 100% contained

Santa Barbara County
Sedgewick Fire ? 710 acres ? 100% contained

Riverside County
Rosa Fire ? 411 acres ? 100% contained
Roca Fire ? 270 acres ? 100% contained

Ventura County
Nightsky Fire ? 35 acres ? 100% contained

Harris Fire
Harris Ranch Road & Hwy 94
San Diego County

This fire has burned 90,440 acres and is 75 percent contained. The fire started on October 21 and is burning at Harris Ranch Road and both sides of Highway 94 in Portrero in San Diego County. Full containment is expected October 31. There have been 21 civilian and 34 firefighter injuries, as well as five deaths on this fire. 206 homes and 252 outbuildings have been destroyed, and 253 additional structures are damaged. Damage assessments are still being conducted.

All evacuations have been lifted. Re-entry for residents only is being allowed. 2,473 firefighters are assigned under a unified command. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $11.9 million. Harris Fire Information Line (619) 449-1462.
Harris Fire Map 10/26/07
All Evacuation Orders Lifted 10/27/07
Harris Fire Fact Sheet 10/28/07
Relief Is In Sight As Firefighters Get Rest 10/28/07

Witch Fire
Witch Creek Area East of Ramona
San Diego County

This fire has burned 197,990 acres and is 95 percent contained. Full containment is expected on October 30. The Witch Fire has joined the Poomacha fire in the north. Residents are being allowed re-entry into to area.

1,040 homes and 414 outbuildings have been destroyed. 70 homes and 25 outbuildings have been damaged. Additionally, 239 vehicles have been destroyed.

2,340 firefighters are assigned to this incident under unified command. There have been 39 injuries to firefighters, and two civilian fatalities. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $13 million. Witch Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160.
Witch Fire Map 10/26/07

Poomacha Fire
Highway 76, Pauma Valley/Cleveland National Forest
San Diego County

This fire started October 23 as a structure fire on the Lajolla Indian Reservation. It has burned 49,540 acres and is 65 percent contained. FUll containment is expected Obtober 31. The Poomacha Fire has joined with the Witch Fire to the south. 136 homes and 19 outbuildings have been destroyed. 500 homes remain threatened.

Evacuations orders are still in place. Residential areas where the overall threat has lessened are being allowed re-enty. This fire has resulted in 20 firefighter injuries. 2,600 firefighters are currently assigned to this fire under unified command with CAL FIRE and the Cleveland National Forest. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $7.2 million. Poomacha Fire Information Line (760) 751-7600.
Poomacha Fire Map 10/26/07

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

This fire has burned 12,789 acres at Green Valley Lake near Running Springs in San Bernardino County and is currently 90 percent contained. Full containment is expected October 30. 201 homes and 3 outbuildings have been destroyed.

Mandatory evacuations for most Arrowhead communites have been changed to voluntary. Mandatory evacuations remain in effect from Heaps Peak to Snow Valley. Voluntary evacuations continue for Crestline, Cedar Pines Park, Lake Gregory and Valley of Enchantment. Evacuation Centers are located at National Orange Show in San Bernardino and the Victorville Fairgrounds in Victorville. Hwy 330 remains closed. Hwy 18 is open to residents of Crestline, and Arrowhead areas. Hwy 18 is closed from the Junction of Kuffel Canyon Road in the Skyforest Area to Snow Valley Ski Area.

1,964 firefighters are currently assigned to this fire. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $12 million. Slide Fire Information Line (909) 383-5688.
Slide Fire Map 10/26/07

Grass Valley Fire
San Bernardino National Forest
San Bernardino County

This fire has burned 1,247 acres and is 95 percent contained. FUll containment is expected October 29. The fire is northwest of Lake Arrowhead. 174 structures and 2 outbuildings have been destroyed, and 200 homes remain threatened.

A closure order remains in effect for the San Bernardino National Forest. The mandatory evacuation order for the communities of Twin Peaks, Rim Forest, Blue Jay, Agua Fria, Deer Lodge Park, Sky Forest, Cedar Glen and the majority of Lake Arrowhead have been reduced to voluntary evacuation effective 12:00 p.m. on October 28, 2007. The area will be open to residents and re-entry passes will not be issued and are not required. Mandatory Evacuations for all areas from Heaps Peak to Snow Valley remain in effect. Voluntary Evacuations for Crestline, Lake Gregory, Cedar Pines Park, and Valley of Enchantment remain in effect. Evacuation Center have been established at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino and Victorville Fairgrounds in Victorville. Hwy 330 remains closed. Hwy 18 is open to residents of Crestline, and Arrowheads areas with proof of a street address. Access to Big Bear is available from Hwy 38 via the I-10 as well as via Hwy 18 through the Hi-Desert in Lucerne Valley.

452 firefighters are assigned to this incident. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $4.8 million. Grass Valley Fire Information Line (909) 383-5688.
Grass Valley Fire Map 10/26/07

Santiago Fire
Santiago Canyon Road at Silverado Canyon Road
Orange County

This fire has burned 28,400 acres and is 65 percent contained. Full containment is expected November 2. Mandatory evacuations are in place for the canyon areas of Santiago Canyon Road between Silverado Canyon Road and Live Oak Canyon Road, including the Santiago Estates area and Jackson Ranch Road. Areas along Live Oak Canyon Road through the Trabuco Canyon area, including O'Neill Regional Park, to Trabuco Creek Road are also included in this evacuation. The following road closures are in place: Santiago Canyon road south of the 241 Toll Road to Live Oak Canyon Road, all of Live Oak Canyon Road, all of Trabuco Canyon Road, Plano Trabuco road north of Robinson Ranch Road (northbound only).

15 homes and nine outbuildings have been destroyed, and 8 residential structures and 12 outbuildings were damaged. 1,732 people are assigned to this incident and eight firefighter injuries have been reported. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $8.5 million.

The Santiago Fire has been determined to be arson-caused. Santiago Fire Information Line (714) 573-6200.
Santiago Fire Map 10/26/07

Ranch Fire
Angeles National Forest
Los Angeles County

This fire has burned 58,401 acres since October 20 and is 97 percent contained. The fire is burning six miles north of Castaic in Los Angeles County. All evacuations have been lifted. One home and nine outbuildings have been destroyed. 73 personnel are assigned to this incident. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $9 million. Full containment is expected on October 30. Ranch Fire Information Line (626) 821-6700.
Ranch Fire Fact Sheet 10/26/07
Ranch Fire Map