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Bonzacat

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 01:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Channel 9 is doing a remote from Stevenson Ranch. They say voluntary evacuations at this point.

The fire/wind had shifted from Porter Ranch, heading toward Stevenson Ranch. The reporter also just said that there is more smoke than anything else, being pushed that way.

Again, they say voluntary. Not imminent danger, but a precaution.

I don't normally post in this thread but caught the post by Weinermr. Wanted to get this posted. Sending best.

Zachsmom

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 01:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
more prayers for the Weiners!

Whoami

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 01:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh crap! Weiner, please stay safe.

God, please look over our dear friends Weiner and Mrs.

Weinermr

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 01:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm leaving work now and heading for home. I want to be there just in case we have to leave. I won't be online for the next 45 minutes or so, but will check back in after I get home.

Thanks so much for your prayers.

Seamonkey

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 01:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I was on ABC ch 7, which mentioned the voluntary evacuations..

Wargod

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 01:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Drive careful, Weiner. Prayers for you and the mrs.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 01:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Good Weinermr. Good idea. (just in case...honestly, the firefighters seemed encouraged right now, anyway).

Don't forget I live on the corner of Barham Blvd. and Forest Lawn Drive (in case you drive by that area to/from work).

Egbok

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 01:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
OMG....Weinermr! I just checked in from work...please be safe!!
(((Weinermr & Weinermrs)))

Seamonkey

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 01:50 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I just talked to Moonie.. sent her many hugs from all of us.. she just talked to Weinermr and he's aware and heading home.

Also the great idea for the bus service for people with trouble driving came, at least in part, from Moon's call to the authorities.

Pops is getting a ride to a relative in Palm Springs and Moon is still going to meet up with Kim and take her out to pick up Pops.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 01:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I keep switching channels....checking especially for Stevenson Ranch.

They seem to be focusing more on Big Bear/Sky Forest area right now.

So, I'm hoping the fact that there isn't much news (relatively) on Stevenson Ranch...is good news. Right now, at least, the wind is working for him.

I'm glad Weinermr is going home. The traffic is probably going to be a mess...I hope not though.

I'll keep you updated as I hear the news though.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 01:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
okay, just heard again. people out of harm's way for now (they report). KCAL, channel 9.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 01:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
NBC.....SHOWING stevenson ranch right now. it's very smokey in the area. preparations intense right now and fire teams lined up on every cul-de-sac.

asking again to leave voluntarily. right now winds starting to blow that way. ugh!

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 01:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
flames about 2 miles away. (but it would still take quite awhile to hit the area if wind shifted too abruptly). people just standing and watching....don't look to worried about leaving.

Twiggyish

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 02:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think they're in shock.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 02:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Governor Gray Davis. Firefighters all exhausted. Some areas of San Diego will just have to burn.

More states pitching in help. (mexico, oregon).

No update on Stevenson Ranch yet.

Twiggyish

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 02:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Abby what are you watching to get the news?

Bonzacat

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 02:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
L.A. County Fire captain being interviewed on Ch.11. He spoke of the enormous amount of support that is poised to protect Stevenson Ranch if necessary.

That's a very good thing.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 02:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm watching the news on TV, Twiggyish.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 02:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Kcal, now on Stevenson Ranch.

Flames less than 2 miles away from SR. winds going toward SR. VERY SMOKEY. CONCERNED HEIGHTENED, but this reporter is saying no mandatory or voluntary (?) evacuations yet.

people saying aren't leaving yet...just getting ready in case.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 02:20 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
the ridge that is on fire is just about 2 miles away. firefighters saying they don't want to alarm people.

there are so many fire engines/firefighters in that area...that is so good.

Bonzacat

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 02:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Abby, I heard that too on KCAL9. Yet two other local stations mentioned the voluntary evacuations.

I live in Simi Valley, near the Reagan Library. We are out of danger now, but Sunday when the fires were a mile away and they were fighting it from the Library, it was almost impossible to get good information.

Tabbyking

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 02:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
oh weinermr, please check in soon. how terribly, terribly scary.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 02:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
one reporter saying while the highway is not congested, suggested people leave SR now.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 02:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes, Bonzacat. I'm getting very confused. Some reporters say evacuate while others say no.

I'm glad weinermr went home though. He can get weinermrs and they can be together. However, by the time he gets there....I wonder if he will just turn around and leave?

Whoami

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 02:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I hope WeinerMrs isn't home alone. But if she is, they sure better let Mr in to get her!