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Archive through October 23, 2007

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Beekindpleez
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07-18-2006

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 8:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beekindpleez a private message Print Post    
On the scanner last night, I heard that structures were being lost. I heard the firefighters staging themselves, saying they were picking "winners and losers" regarding which homes they would/would not take a stand on.
If a home had too much debris or a propane tank too close, it was a "loser"

Chiliwilli
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09-04-2006

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 9:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
There's basically nothing they can do to save a house if there are certain kinds of trees, etc. too close to it. In Alaska they constantly are telling people to clear the black spruce away from their homes but people don't listen.

Imbewitched
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03-08-2002

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 9:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Imbewitched a private message Print Post    
OMG, I just found this thread. I have been watching these fires on CNN and just can't imagine how frightening it would be to actually be there. Beekindpleez, I'm sending good thought and prayers your way. Praying for 's to watch over you and your family.

Beekindpleez
Member

07-18-2006

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 9:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beekindpleez a private message Print Post    
Chili...We have mandatory clearing out here. If you don't do it yourself, the county does it and puts a huge fee on your property tax. But at the same time, we are rural, so we are all on propane tanks and, ironically, we just had our winter wood delivered a couple of weeks ago, so there are two cords stacked up behind the house. I hope we would be considered a "winner" if they have to pick, but you never know. Luckily, there is a fire hydrant a few hundred feet up the hill from us.

I want to thank you all for your good thoughts and prayers. Gotta say, I'm feeling like one of the lucky ones this morning when watching the news and listening to the Fire Department calls.

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 9:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Hi Goddaaughter!

Debra
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11-20-2003

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 9:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Debra a private message Print Post    
So happy to hear from you Beek! I will continue to say prayers and think good thoughts for you and all.

My brother is on active duty in San Diego and thinks he may have lost his truck, he was still checking into it when I called this morning.

My goodness what a nightmare!


Chiliwilli
Member

09-04-2006

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 9:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
There is talk of doing that here also.

Treasure
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06-26-2002

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 9:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Treasure a private message Print Post    
Beekin, so glad to see you here this morning. EXTRA glad that Chiliwilli was able to find that information for you. I know that had to help you through the night.

Hope that there will be some improvement in the conditions today.

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 10:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Live!!!





Beekindpleez
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07-18-2006

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 11:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beekindpleez a private message Print Post    
Sure wish that was here, Bonza.

There is a spurt of eruptions going on here right now. Sky is getting dark again.

Hypermom
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08-13-2001

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 11:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hypermom a private message Print Post    
((((Bee))))

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 11:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
I know, Bee - if only there were a dozen of those DC10s!

Stay safe, you are in our thoughts!

Beekindpleez
Member

07-18-2006

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 11:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beekindpleez a private message Print Post    
Just saw a small fixed wing fly by, but according to scanner (thank you, Chili) it's precarious and they must do several dry runs first.

Dfennessey
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07-25-2004

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 11:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dfennessey a private message Print Post    
i know we are supposed to get rain here tonight I wish i could send it to you people in CA to help with those awful fires

Beekindpleez
Member

07-18-2006

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 11:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beekindpleez a private message Print Post    
Bonza...I'm watching that DC10 on the news. We need a huge fleet of those for California. Can you imagine how much better shape we would all be in right now if we had a dozen of those???
They're amazing!

Cinnamongirl
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01-10-2001

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 11:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cinnamongirl a private message Print Post    
Is there any talk on how these fires started? Its so sad, hard to watch

Hypermom
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08-13-2001

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 11:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hypermom a private message Print Post    
CNN is reporting a death in Santa Clarita from the fire. :-( Stay safe all!!

Beekindpleez
Member

07-18-2006

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 11:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beekindpleez a private message Print Post    
Cin...ours were arson.

Just saw three fixed wings!!

We've got firefighters sheltering in place. They can't get out. Fixed wings are here to drop on them to help them get out.

Bonzacat
Member

07-08-2003

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 12:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Cinnamongirl - the Malibu fire was believed to have been started early Sunday morning when very high winds downed some power lines. The Stevenson Ranch fire yesterday was started by a spark from a construction crew working in the area.

Wargod
Moderator

07-16-2001

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 12:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
I hope they are able to get those firefighters out quickly!

Cin, some were arson, but I've also heard that one (maybe Agua Dulce? I don't remember) was probably a downed power line and this morning on the radio heard that Stevenson Ranch (I think) was caused by construction workers somehow. Not sure how accurate that is though.

Cinnamongirl
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01-10-2001

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 12:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cinnamongirl a private message Print Post    
Wow, thanks. How devestating all around. Praying for those firefighters!!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 1:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
In Orange County there were three arson starts, they seem very sure.

The Canyon Country Buckweed fire is being investigated for arson.

Sportsfan
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09-03-2007

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 1:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sportsfan a private message Print Post    
Beek, Relieved to see you are still hanging in. Take care-stay safe, you are in my prayers

Heaven45
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08-18-2006

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 1:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Heaven45 a private message Print Post    
Bee, I am so glad you were able to listen to reports about your specific area, when I read that someone gave you the link to listen to scanners, boy that was wonderful.......

I am glad you made it through the night.

I am glad we could offer some sort of support during this super scary time for you!

xoxoxo

Please keep us posted. Showing your area on the news right now.....gonna go watch.

Seamonkey
Moderator

09-07-2000

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 1:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Unbelievable that KNBC 4 is calling it "Majestic" canyon instead of Modjeska.

Shows what great "coverage" OC gets.. NOT.