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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 4:49 pm
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.
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 4:49 pm
Wow. This is just horrifying. My heart goes out to everyone impacted.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 4:50 pm
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.
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Treasure
Member
06-26-2002
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:00 pm
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.
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:07 pm
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!
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:12 pm
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
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:13 pm
Wargod, I also heard awhile ago about a new fire in Acton... === 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... === 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.. ========== 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.
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:14 pm
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.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:17 pm
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.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:22 pm
Lots to burn in way too many places..
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:34 pm
War, that new fire in Acton has not gone to "second alarm" and is threatening homes. 14 is closed again.
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:40 pm
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.
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:41 pm
I can also help anyone else on the board if you need me.
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:50 pm
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.
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Treasure
Member
06-26-2002
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:53 pm
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?
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:03 pm
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.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:21 pm
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
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Treasure
Member
06-26-2002
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:21 pm
You do know, the smoke stops at the Arizona state line, don't you? ehehe
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:22 pm
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.
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Hypermom
Member
08-13-2001
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:27 pm
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.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:31 pm
Its just awful to watch people's homes burn to the ground. I hope you are all safe out there.
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Treasure
Member
06-26-2002
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:31 pm
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.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:43 pm
I agree! My heart goes out to you all!!! Please be safe. This is so horrible.
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:49 pm
Pix from Space

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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:50 pm
LOts LOTS and Lots of good thoughts for Bill!! Cowboy I am sure wishes he could be there with him!!
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