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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 5:11 pm
The reason for the lack of water drops by planes at Arrowhead earlier, at least, was that the winds were too turbulent.. the water dropping aircraft have to get so low, first to suck up the water and then have to be low for the water to effectively hit targets and with the winds they had there was way too much danger of them being suddenly slammed down to the ground .. Juzt now, live, a much larger plane was able to come a great distance.. an ex large passenger airliner was able to drop quite a long of fire retardent over Arrowhead.
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Treasure
Member
06-26-2002
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 5:26 pm
I just heard the reporter on scene for CNN say that the Irvine fire was arson.
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Dovez
Member
08-27-2005
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 5:47 pm
fyi...that large plane is a dc10 outfitted for retardant drops. that's the red stuff you see being dropped from planes. it deters the fire that is in it's drop zone. that huge loveable monster is what saved fawnskin and big bear last month. i know those pilots hate these early days cause they have to go in early. but they push it as far as they can to get in one last drop. also they have to refuel at a large airport so their drops have to be pretty specific and spot on. i so admire all the pilots.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 5:55 pm
Dovez.. it sure did look loveable to me as it dropped that retardant!! The pilots are amazing.
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 5:56 pm
Just checking in to say the winds have died down a bit (for now) and although there is lots of smoke and ash falling, my particular area is okay for now. Modjeska is not doing as bad as I feared it might, though they are still burning. These fires were arson...started in three places.
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 5:59 pm

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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 6:01 pm
That is good news for now, Beek!! Aww, Bonza, what a sweet picture!
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 6:01 pm
Great shot, Bonza. I heard that plane drops 12,000 gallons of fire retardant!
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 6:05 pm
I Googled around to find that shot. It was taken near Ojai last summer during the 2006 Day Fire - such an amazing sight!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 6:11 pm
it is so hard to breathe here. At work we had the smoke and smell of the Irvine fires and now at home there are 2 fires in Riverside.... I wonder if we need to bring the big dogs inside....Bill is bringin home 8wk old pups, they prolly should be inside
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 6:15 pm
A lot of Oregon fire depts are mobilizing and heading south with their rigs and equipment.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 6:23 pm
Pamy, from what I heard on TV today about the "particulate matter", which is teeny tiny particles that you cannot see, that is even harder on you and the furfriends than the smoke, so I'd say if you can keep 'em inside that's a good thing. They also said if you breathe in the teeny particles you may not start feeling the effects for 24 hours.

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Dovez
Member
08-27-2005
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 6:35 pm
http://rimoftheworld.net/
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 6:39 pm
Well that is a familiar source! Very useful during the Big Bear fires.
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 6:40 pm
Hi Dovez... any word about your house in Big Bear??
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 6:45 pm
So here is our local fire... not getting much press

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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 6:47 pm
Another resource for BB/Arrowhead area and right in Dovez 'hood.. http://www.fawnskinflyer.com/
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 6:49 pm
and this too, though I'm not getting sound for some reason. http://www.bigbearscanner.com/
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 6:51 pm
Here's that Angel plane today...

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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 6:55 pm
er.. maybe not today...
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 6:56 pm
Thinking of all our Californian peeps! 
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 7:06 pm
Considering the size of the Ranch Fire, you would think they could devote more than 5 minutes a day to covering it. Ranch Fire Update One of the largest fires burning in the state is near Piru and has burned over 29,000 acres in the Los Angeles National Forest along the border of the Ventura and Los Angeles County line. The fire is 10% contained and burning about a quarter of a mile from the 126 freeway at Newhall Ranch. CHP has closed highway 126 to traffic heading into the Piru area so that fire crews can prevent the flames from jumping the freeway. If this fire jumps the 126 freeway, it could head toward Topanga, Simi Valley and Moorpark. http://www.keyt.com/home/ticker/10727061.html
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 7:25 pm
Post from one of MySpace friends... Urgent Need for Animal Supplies Hello Friends, I just heard on the news that the evacuation location for animals displaced by today's fires is the Lakeside Rodeo Grounds. I am planning on going there first thing in the morning to see if I can help in any way, and I presume that we will donate some food and toys as we did during the Cedar Fire. I will also check with the Red Cross to see which evacuation sites are allowing pets and see about donating crates and other necessities. There is likely a need for large animal supplies, but many people that were forced to evacuate did so on short notice and were not able to pack food, crates, toys, etc. for their dogs and cats. For anyone that wishes to donate anything to the animals displaced by the fires, The Holistic Hound and cats too! will act as a drop point and disseminate needed supplies to the various locations. Additionally, we will offer a 20% discount on any supplies that are purchased as a donation to the animals displaced by the fires. Please post and cross post that anyone who wishes to donate is welcome to drop animal supplies at The Holistic Hound and cats too! at 5652 Lake Murray Blvd., in La Mesa, 91942. We are open from 10am-6pm, Monday-Saturday and our phone number is 619-463-1134. Thank you all for your support of the animals during this time of need. Sincerely, The Holistic Hound and cats too! Contact Us 5652 Lake Murray Blvd. La Mesa, California 91942
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 7:26 pm
So finally channel 9 is covering the fire that is heading our way Bonza
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Heaven45
Member
08-18-2006
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 7:31 pm
Just heard report that the Stevenson Ranch fire is moving toward Porter Ranch. Not good, that meas it is moving towards me here in Simi Valley. My work lost power today at about 3 p.m. ACK! Our lights here at home just flickered three times. Noooooo!
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