These fires are taking their toll! - Page 3

Chris L · #61 10-27-2003, 07:35 AM

I just saw on the news that part of the fire in simi has been put out. The good news is, so far, not one home has been lost in simi. {acording to the news}

Wind_Danzer · #62 10-27-2003, 07:48 AM

Someone on JU posted this pic is on Clairemont Mesa Blvd in the Tierrasanta neighborhood.

Not too far from Sergey's place.

William · #63 10-27-2003, 08:19 AM

I got an email from Sean.. everything's cool.

StealthTJ · #64 10-27-2003, 08:26 AM

Wow, these fires are really getting bad.
Just heard some more stats on the news.
Over 700 homes burned, and something like 16 deaths

I sure hope they get these fires under control quickly

Best to all of you that are in the fire zone,
Fred

Joe Dillard · #65 10-27-2003, 08:45 AM

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Originally posted by William
Joe, should you get hit, please give me a call, there's a room at my house: same for you to Sergey.

Thanks William! Things have simmered down some close to me. Sleep didn't come easy. It's downright ugly around here.

I wish Garry & all the others the best! I know they're tackling the same situations up there.

William · #66 10-27-2003, 08:53 AM

Here's an overhead view.

Wind_Danzer · #67 10-27-2003, 09:17 AM

Dayum... William where did you find that pic? Is there a website to check out?

William · #68 10-27-2003, 09:30 AM

Just off one of the local news sights. I'm waiting for the pictures I took this morning to get emailed to me.

William · #69 10-27-2003, 10:39 AM

Picture from my house

Wind_Danzer · #70 10-27-2003, 11:03 AM

I talked to Sergey about an hour and a 1/2 ago. He's causiously optimistic and said there are at least 25 homes in his area that are gone. He's in the middle of the place though so he's hoping that it will stay to the outskirts and not get his home.

I think we are all hoping that.

Joe, you said the fires have calmed down some near you?

William · #71 10-27-2003, 11:06 AM

This was at 3pm yesterday. You can see some of the blue sky that has totally disappeared.

Stu Olson · #72 10-27-2003, 11:25 AM

My wife and I watched the news last night while eating dinner.....so much fire, so much devistation.

I am glad to hear that all are safe....that above all is most important. I'll keep all those in harms way in my prayers.

eurobob · #73 10-27-2003, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chris L
I just saw on the news that part of the fire in simi has been put out. The good news is, so far, not one home has been lost in simi. {acording to the news}

It's my understanding that 6 mobile homes were lost near CA23. Other than that I've heard good news up here.

William · #74 10-27-2003, 12:28 PM

Overnight, this is the amount of ash that built up.

William · #75 10-27-2003, 12:29 PM

Here was sunrise.. 630 ish.

#76 10-27-2003, 12:59 PM

just looked through all the pics on http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/f...ltimedia.html#

it's very sad to see people's homes burning. hope everyone here is ok.

TObject · #77 10-27-2003, 01:03 PM

Hey everybody! I am at Blaine and Kat's. My family is at friends in Spring Valley. Have no idea about the house in Tierrasanta.

There is a dry brush canyon just accross the street that burns time to time. Looking at that picture posted earlier, the fire would have to jump two roads to get to my house.

Huge thank you to Blaine and Kat for the shelter. And thank you everybody who offered help. It means a lot.

JeepBBS backup archive was evacuated, so we have no problem there.

TObject · #78 10-27-2003, 01:32 PM

The answering machine still works. I have a mental image of it dangling on the piece of wire and smoking.

Paradiddle · #79 10-27-2003, 01:32 PM

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Originally posted by TObject
JeepBBS backup archive was evacuated, so we have no problem there.

At least you have your priorities in order

What I want to know is your cool black and white stripped Russian KGB shirt with you? That is irreplacable....

Jeff

Jeff Weston · #80 10-27-2003, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paradiddle
At least you have your priorities in order

What I want to know is your cool black and white stripped Russian KGB shirt with you? That is irreplacable....

Jeff

Are you kidding? He was wearing it wheeling on Saturday!

Wind_Danzer · #81 10-27-2003, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paradiddle
What I want to know is your cool black and white stripped Russian KGB shirt with you? That is irreplacable....

Jeff

LOL, which one... the no sleeves ot the long sleeves, I think the JV pics showed him wearing the long sleeved one.

Sergey, well the answering machine is a positive thing and it means you still would have power. Hopefully it's not just hanging by the wire toying with you.

On another note, they are saying the 3 fires burning around SD may very well meet before this is all over. That can't be good.

TObject · #82 10-27-2003, 01:57 PM

That one was a cheap immitation. The real one, with blue stripes, was still in the closet. But I am not too worried, I think it was made out of matterial that doesn't burn....

TObject · #83 10-27-2003, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Wind_Danzer

On another note, they are saying the 3 fires burning around SD may very well meet before this is all over. That can't be good.

I agree. Big headache for firefighters after they all meet in one spot and bump ther helmets.

Wind_Danzer · #84 10-27-2003, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TObject
I agree. Big headache for firefighters after they all meet in one spot and bump ther helmets.

You're amazing...

Wind_Danzer · #85 10-27-2003, 02:34 PM

Here's another pic I came across on the US Forestry Site: http://activefiremaps.fs.fed.us/

Timzjatl · #86 10-27-2003, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TObject
I agree. Big headache for firefighters after they all meet in one spot and bump ther helmets.

Sergey, your sense of humor through this is amazing... Best wishes to everyone through this
Tim

Wind_Danzer · #87 10-27-2003, 04:25 PM

Joe D..... you still with us? I saw the pics on JU and figured I'd ask.

Joe Dillard · #88 10-27-2003, 04:27 PM

Update from El Cajon:

I took these just across the street from my neighborhood a few minutes ago. The Crest fire is now ~1/4 mile from my neighborhood.

The good thing is, winds have died down & it seems more fire crew are assigned than early yesterday. I don't know if they'll evacuate us, or if it'll come to that.

Suprisingly enough, these pics were taken next to the Walmart off the Los Coches/I-8 exit in El Cajon. It seemed like business as usual at Walmart.

Wind_Danzer · #89 10-27-2003, 05:44 PM

On a happier note the San Diego Fire Department approved the return of residents to Tierrasanta and San Carlos, and some portions of Scripps Ranch. Only residents with proof of residency in the community are allowed in.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/f..._7n27main.html

Looks like good news for Sergey....

cbremer · #90 10-27-2003, 05:58 PM

hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. i'm keeping my fingers crossed for everyone close to the fires. I read today that there is a bunch of backup firefighters coming from all over the western states to San Diego area, and the wind calming down is great news.

amazing picture from NASA: (linked due to size:~2MB)

click for big pic

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