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Seamonkey

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yeah, Who, and he's pretty grating about it.. I'm going to get to the website for NBC channel 4 in LA and complain, in good time..

After blubbering like a baby, he went off camera, then when he returned he had to rag on the backfires, which he'd been criticizing earlier today.

To be fair, Kcal 9 is reporting the backfires suddenly jumping the highway and how most got out, but channel 4, one van didn't but the reporter and shooter got out (that's Chuck Henry and his photographer). KCAL 9 says they tried to help get the channel 4 truck out, but no go.

This guy is wearing goggles and has his mask ready to put back on, not so glamourous as Chuckie.

Seamonkey

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ch 4 says still voluntary evac but they are asking all the "civilians" to go back in their homes, out of the way.

Ch 2 now on SR..

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Weinermr. I have good news if you need a place to stay. Just got off the phone with someone. If you need a place to stay (either here in Toluca Lake/Hills area where I am OR Woodland Hills), let me know. We can talk about it later (i'm sure you are busy gathering personals). You have my phone number and e-mail...and I'll be here, online, for a few hours.

Of course, dinner is on me if you come this way. I was going to tell you I would take you to this restaurant very close to me....then thought about the name of it "The Smokehouse"...hmmm, not a good idea.

I know you'll be safe. Btw, do you have many pets/large pets? That could be a problem with the housing....but bring 'em anyway.

Okay, back to the news.

Twiggyish

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
That's a very nice offer Abby.

Seamonkey

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
ABC Ch 7. SR Voluntary evac. get stuff ready, get out of area, give the firefighters lots of room to work, some firefighters coming from out of the area, so they need room to move.

Air drops still going on.. Winds are the biggest problem.

Asking people to leave as a precaution so firefighters can work to save the homes.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, not really, Twiggyish. I just did some checking with leasing office(since I live in a complex that specializes in temporary corporate housing...as we are house hunting, living in "temporary" quarters..ahem, 2 years, belongings in storage). In this case, the office will offer very short stays (minimum 5 days)....and will work out with insurance companies the cost. Anyway, will get more details later if Weinermr needs them.

I'm praying all this is just a precaution. I really think SR will be spared from the fire since firefighters said so.

oops, meaning the HOMES should be spared as the firefighters are there and ready.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
KCAL NEWS: setting up voluntary evacuations and places for homeowners to go for shelter near SR.

Firefighter asking for some room to work.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Just heard Weinermr will be staying at a friend's house locally.

Weinermr

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thank you so much for all your efforts Abby and for your kind offer. I've sent you an email.

I think we are going to go to a friend's house for now, and try to sort things out. I'm hopeful our house will not be in danger, but it's probably best to put a little distance between us and the house and the smoke. I'll stay in touch any way I can.

Reader234

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Joining Bobbie (et el) in prayers. Let the winds die down. Stop the spreading fire, hear our prayers.

{{{TVch family}}}}

such real disaster, I want to come to this thread when its all over and I can read its out, over done.

In the meantime, I want you to know I too am here, praying, putting out + + + Vibes+ + + + thanking God for the firefighters, and volunteers giving so much of themselves... (and egmom has put a name to one, Chris)

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I got the e-mail and replied.

Safety first, that's what matters. I'm sure the firefighters will save those homes....they been getting ready all day for it.

Sunrvrose

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Weinermr & Mrs, I'm so sorry that things aren't going well, but hopefully the firefighters will make a stand and keep the fire away from your home. My continued thoughts and well-wishes to all who are affected by these tragic fires.

Cjr

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
{{{{{Weinermr and Weinermrs.}}}}}
Take care, I am glad you are leaving for now. Praying for your safety and that the firefighters will win this round quickly!

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Flames about 600 yards away. However, people still outside just watching. The terrain is such that it does take awhile for the fire to travel....but it is closer.

Finally, the reporter asked why are they all standing there watching. Reporter said it's difficult to keep them indoors. Some have their sprinklers going.

Hippyt

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Abb,I want to thank you for keeping us all updated. I can't seem to get much info around here on the news. But,I've been reading your posts all afternoon.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 04:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
You are so very, very welcome. I feel like I want to help in any way I can. Being safe here at home I am so thankful. No fires even close.

I need to find ways to help in a more productive way though...I will.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 04:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Reporting that the Val Verde fire (the Simi Valley fire that is now threatening Stevenson Ranch) most likely an arson fire.

Grannyg

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 04:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Abby, you really have done a yeoman's job!! It if very much appreciated from where I sit.

Weinermr and mrs. please take care of yourselves.

Now we need to hear from MsMoonie and Kim's Pop.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 04:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Just showed a road out of Big Bear (where MsMoonie) headed (not sure the road). They say evacuation is orderly. However, the road looked car to car traffic. It will be very, very late when Moonie gets home I would imagine.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 04:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
SR: looking out towards the ridge. reporter reporting SR is in much better shape than most surrounding communities in terms of terrain/fire prevention. much of the vegetation there planted to retard fires.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 04:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
SR GOOD NEWS!

Reporter saying homeowners sorta' celebrating...they can take a breather. Danger has passed! (for now).

THAT IS THE REPORT!

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 04:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
This is from Fox News (11). The firefighter sounds so calm. Showing helicopter dropping water.

Reporter saying to firefighter you saved thousands of homes, and thanking him.

This is very encouraging.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 04:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
People having a little party on the patio. I can't even see the flames they were showing before.

OH NO!!!!!!

Now KCAL reporting a house on fire!

Zachsmom

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 04:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Can one of those fireplanes miss and drop a water on Chuck?

Be safe Weinermr & Weinermrs!

Sunrvrose

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 04:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
If any of you have Directv, you might be able to get Fox LA turned on. This should work from almost anywhere in the US. I recently moved to No Cal and of course most of my friends and family are in the so cal area. I called Directv to see if I might be able to get any of the LA networks to watch the fire coverage, I couldn't get any of the big 3, but could get fox turned on, and they are doing continuous fire coverage.

It does sound like SR is out of danger and the firefighter they were interviewing felt confident that it would remain so.