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Whoami
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08-03-2001

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 4:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Whoami a private message Print Post    
My sis in in SoCal too. Specifically La Mesa. Her veterinarian clinic is in El Cajon. I talked to her yesterday and they are fine thank goodness. She's had some of her clients bring their animals to her clinic during evac. She's confident her clinic will be fine since its surrounded by concrete and asphalt. Though I guess with the winds and flying embers, is anywhere really totally safe? She couldn't stay on the phone long, as she wanted to keep the line open for friends/clients that might need her assistance, or a place to go.

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 4:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
Wow. This is just horrifying. My heart goes out to everyone impacted.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 4:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
My bil got home from work a while ago and said as they were coming home they saw a new fire in Acton (might be from the same one just in a new spot?) Said it was close enough to the freeway to see the flames go up the mountains. Friend called a bit ago and said she had heard they just closed the 14 again.

We haven't had a lot of smoke here, a little the other day but the last day or two has been pretty clear. This morning when I went out I noticed coming from the Magic fire area a hmmm...mushroom cloud of smoke just sitting at the top of the mountain. It was kinda weird to see, almost like it wasn't moving at all. Just got back from taking dinner to my aunt and now we have smoke surrounding us from the southeast to the southwest over those mountains. I was hopeful this morning when I saw that smoke sitting there that that meant the winds had died down on the other side of the mountains and would give them a chance to get some control over all of the fires, but now seeing the smoke spread here I'm very worried that the winds are picking back up down there.

Treasure
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06-26-2002

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Treasure a private message Print Post    
That is pretty much what happened, Wargod. CNN showed that cloud. At that point the winds had quieted down for awhile, that is why the smoke could rise up like that.

That is when they were able to get planes in there for water drops and such. That helped them to contain the Magic fire. Showed pictures of that area with no flames, just some smoke close to the ground. It also allowed them to keep the Ranch fire from advancing for a while.

Now the winds are coming back.

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
Thanks Sea. I'm worried about DH's aunt because she has a very bad heart condition and isn't able to travel and that's why she's been unable to come "home" in the east since she's not allowed to fly. I'm sure any smoke is not good for her.

I'm going to try to get my nephew on the phone and find out who is where and what is what!! First I'm going to call my DD since I believe she has current addresses for most everyone since she sent wedding invites for her wedding in June. Not sure if my nephew and his wife moved before or after that. They used to live in Buena Park, but moved from there.

My friend in the SD area I "assume" lives in the city, but I could be very off about that. He lives w/his sister who is stationed at the Naval Base, but they rent off-base. So far, I haven't heard anything back from him. Thanks so much for all your help and everyone elses!

Prayers for all!

Moondance
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07-30-2000

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Moondance a private message Print Post    
VCA Animal Hospitals Offers Free Boarding for Pets Affected by Southern California Fires

http://www.ad- hoc-news. de/Aktie/ 127...3/SOUTHERN .html

http://www.ad- hoc-news. de/Aktie/ 12717634/ News/13829613/ SOUTHERN. html

VCA Animal Hospitals announced today that local SOUTHERN California VCA facilities are offering free boarding for companion animals whose families have been evacuated or displaced as a result of the current firestorms.
Conveniently located VCA animal hospitals will provide a safe environment for pets that have been affected by the fires through November 5, 2007, on a space available basis.

As thousands of families are being evacuated to shelters or facing the loss of their homes, VCA hopes to ease their burden by offering free boarding for pets so they can focus on the critical issues with their families and homes, said Art Antin, Chief Operating Officer of VCA Animal Hospitals.

Boarding assistance for pets is based on space availability at individual VCA Animal Hospitals throughout Southern California.

Pet owners can Call the following VCA facilities that currently have space available:

Alhambra VCA Mission Animal Hospital 626-289-3643
Arroyo Grande VCA South County Animal Hospital 805-489-1361
Bellflower VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital 562-633-8126
Big Bear City VCA Lakeside Animal Hospital 909-866-2021
Burbank VCA Animal Hospital (Burbank) 818-845-7246
Canoga Park VCA Companion Animal Hospital 818-340-1569
Cypress VCA College Park - Ana Brook Animal Hospital 714-827-6861
Encinitas VCA North Coast Animal Hospital 760-632-1072
Glendale VCA Arden Animal Hospital 818-246-2478
Hermosa Beach VCA Coast Animal Hospital 310-372-8881
Hesperia VCA Victor Valley Animal Hospital 760-244-8022
La Mesa VCA Grossmont Animal Hospital 619-697-0082
Laguna Niguel VCA Aliso Viejo Animal Hospital 949-643-0437
Lake Forest VCA Saddleback Animal Hospital 949-586-4250
Lake Forest VCA Arroyo Animal Hospital 949-770-1808
Long Beach VCA Los Altos Animal Hospital 562-421-3749
Los Alamitos VCA Rossmoor-El Dorado Animal Hospital 562-598-8621
Los Angeles VCA Miller-Robertson Animal Hospital 310-657-7050
Los Angeles VCA Petville Animal Hospital 310-313-9118
Mission Viejo VCA Mission Viejo Animal Hospital 949-582-1220
Monrovia VCA Santa Anita Animal Hospital 626-359-3281
Palm Springs VCA Desert Animal Hospital 760-778-9999
Pasadena VCA A Breed Apart Animal Hospital 626-795-4444
Rancho Mirage VCA Rancho Mirage Animal Hospital 760-346-6103
Reseda VCA McClave Animal Hospital 818-881-5102
Ridgecrest VCA Crestwood Animal Hospital 760-446-7616
Rolling Hills Estates
VCA Silver Spur Animal Hospital310- 541-3331
San Diego VCA Angel Animal Hospital 619-291-0042
San Diego VCA Hillcrest Animal Hospital 619-299-7387
San Diego VCA Main Street Animal Hospital 619-232-7401
San Diego VCA West Bernardo Animal Hospital 858-485-7570
Santa Fe Springs VCA La Mirada Animal Hospital 562-921-3539
Santa Monica VCA Santa Monica Dog and Cat Hospital 310-453-5459
Santa Monica VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital 310-828-4587
Spring Valley VCA Paradise Valley Animal Hospital 619-475-9770
Temecula VCA El Rancho Animal Hospital 951-296-3898
Torrance VCA Clarmar Animal Hospital 310-371-2474
Torrance VCA Kennel Club Resort & Spa 310-539-2201
Upland VCA Central Animal Hospital 909-981-2855
Venice VCA Marina Animal Hospital 310-306-8707
Victorville VCA Mesa Animal Hospital 760-245-0109
Woodland Hills VCA Parkwood Animal Hospital 818-884-5506

Permission to Cross Post given.


[LAanimalrights] shelters accepting large/small displaced animals
Also from the Times breaking news blog:

http://latimesblogs .latimes. com/breakingnews /


Animal shelters opened

Shelters accepting displaced animals include:

LARGE ANIMALS
Pierce College
6201 Winnetka Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91371

Antelope Valley Fair Grounds
2551 West Avenue H
Lancaster, CA 93536

SMALL ANIMALS
Agoura Animal Shelter
29525 Agoura Road
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
818-991-0071

Castaic Animal Shelter
31044 N. Charlie Canyon Road
Castaic, CA 91384

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Wargod, I also heard awhile ago about a new fire in Acton...

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I just went outside and here at least the winds are down completely AND I don't get that smoke smell. And what I'm seeing on TV shows smoke going more straight up at the moment.

Maybe the Santa Anas are done...

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So confusing with names.. the reporting near Modjeska.. wow.. there is actually an area with streets on down Santiago Canyon road that is NOT Modjeska cyn but there is a Modjeska cyn road in that area.. crazy

And another area they keep talking about, down the road from Modjeska in Portola Hills, nort of Santiago cyn road and the names in that little group of roads are all names of canyones up in LA county, some of which are having their own fires.. so very confusing.. I mean why would they name roads in OC Topanga Cyn Road, Latigo, Canyon, Bouquet Canyon.. ack..

Bouquet canyon is up close to Wargod, Topanga Canyon is near Malibu, Latigo.. somewhere up there..

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They are talking about worrying about a fire going over into Temecula now..

I see a fire in Del Mar , if it is labled correctly.

Moondance
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07-30-2000

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Moondance a private message Print Post    
LAanimalrights] animal groups looking for volunteers (fires)
Another tidbit from the latimes.com website:

Disaster relief groups seek volunteers

From a Times Staff Writer
October 23, 2007


The Los Angeles Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is asking clinics with spare veterinary beds to assist in boarding evacuated pets and livestock, said President Madeline Bernstein. Those with available beds can e-mail the society at information@ spcala.com.

New Leash on Life, an animal rescue group, is also seeking help in caring for evacuated pets at its facility in Newhall, said volunteer coordinator Sally Smith. Those interested can call the group at (661) 255-0097.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
When I was a kid we spent a lot of time at Bouquet Canyon, camping, hiking, and just going up for picnics. Like most of California (I'm just a bit biased) it is a beautiful place with lots to burn.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Lots to burn in way too many places..

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
War, that new fire in Acton has not gone to "second alarm" and is threatening homes. :-(

14 is closed again.

Moondance
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07-30-2000

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Moondance a private message Print Post    
I just talked to a friend in that area... Animal Acres Animal Rescue to see if they needed me and my trailer and they said they seem to have a handle on the fire in Acton but you never know. I am on call.

Moondance
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07-30-2000

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Moondance a private message Print Post    
I can also help anyone else on the board if you need me.

Rosie
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11-12-2003

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
Watching, Yucaipa has been getting smoke from all directions but the Arrowhead, Running Springs fires mostly.

The Running Springs fire is making a run towards Highland/Redlands (they showed the "R" on the hill) a few minutes ago. Voluntary evacuations for Highland.

Yucaipa is ok for now. Yucaipa is next door to Redlands and Redlands is south of Highland.

My son just called to make sure I knew that the fire was headed for Highland. He has a mess at his home because of the winds and smoke. He is also watching that Devore fire and hoping that it gets put out soon. He can see the flames from that one.

Treasure
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06-26-2002

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Treasure a private message Print Post    
Rosie, I hope you aren't breathing in to much of that stuff. Do you have a plan for somewhere to stay if it gets to bad?

Rosie
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11-12-2003

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
lol Treasure. It certainly won't be at either one of my son's. They are surrounded too.

Hard to describe but the smoke is every where. You can't get away from it - it travels for miles.

I stayed indoors today. Wind was way down this morning but picked up again this afternoon.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Bill left arond noon for Temecula/san diego area to do animal rescue....he doesnt know when he will be home....would appreciate thoughts and prayers for his safety and the animals safety

My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved, it is devastating

Treasure
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06-26-2002

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Treasure a private message Print Post    
You do know, the smoke stops at the Arizona state line, don't you? ehehe

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
I just got home from a friend's house and we were watching CNN. I couldn't wait to find out if all of our friends are safe. Is everyone accounted for?

It's really beyond belief, my thoughts are with you all.

Hypermom
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08-13-2001

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hypermom a private message Print Post    
Sea, yes, Bee was going to her place in Long Beach. I gave her my cellphone number this morning, but haven't heard anything since she left.

Pamy, I hope everything goes well for your Bill.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Its just awful to watch people's homes burn to the ground. I hope you are all safe out there.

Treasure
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06-26-2002

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Treasure a private message Print Post    
I gotta say this. I am so proud of the people of California. You are a very proud and self-sufficient group. You can handle the worst matters with a lot of dignity and fortitude.

I am especially proud of those that give of their time and efforts to help people to care for their animals, big and small, when fires and floods cause these evacuations.

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
I agree!

My heart goes out to you all!!! Please be safe. This is so horrible.

Moondance
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07-30-2000

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Moondance a private message Print Post    
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Moondance
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07-30-2000

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Moondance a private message Print Post    
LOts LOTS and Lots of good thoughts for Bill!! Cowboy I am sure wishes he could be there with him!!