Archive through October 29, 2003
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Karuuna

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 02:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Note that the hwy 36 on Whoami's map is closed because of the fire, there are actually two fires there, one around Jamestown and one north. They are currently afraid that the fire will jump Hwy 36 (moving north and east)

They are also now *rapidly* evacuating people from the Douglas County area.

Twinkie

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 02:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I am so worried for all of you that have fires near you. I am praying my hardest that you all will be safe. I've been staying glued to this thread since yesterday. My heart goes out to you. I feel so helpless. I wish there was something I could do.

Resortgirl

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 02:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
{{{{{{{KAR}}}}}}} GLAD YOU'RE OK!!!!

Abby7

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 02:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Back again for a bit. SR under control for now.

Several ff's/San Diego area hurt, area of historic town of Julian. (3 ffs killed, more injuries...fire turned suddenly on them).

Traffic in Los Angeles really backed up on Interstate 5 just pass Magic Mountain.

Abby7

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 02:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Karuuna, thanks for checking in...prayers and hugs to you.

Whoami

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 02:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh I'm fine! The fire is far west of here. What I thought was just clouds now I know is the smoke from the fire. I'm so glad to know you're okay for now.

Kar, I called what I guess was your cell phone. I hope you got my message, so you can have my number handy. I know that, being the wonderful person you are, you probably already have a great network of friends in your area to turn to if you need anything. Just know you can call me any time you need too. The same thing I told Moonie applies to you. There is no "bad time" to call. If you wake me up, the worse is that I'll just be groggy for a minute or two.

I smelled smoke this morning, but didn't think much of it. In going through this thread the last few days, I'll admit I was somewhat unsettled a day or two ago when I went outside and smelled smoke. My logical mind knew there was no way I could smell smoke from CA, but having "lived" the CA fires in this thread the last few days....anyway, I chalked it off to it probably being someone's fireplace. I also marveled at how imaginative/influenced my brain must be, cause I remember later swearing I smelled perm solution when I was watching a makeover show.

So, when I smelled smoke this morning, I figured "fireplace" or "imagination" again. It wasn't till I checked into this thread I knew anything was even going on in Colorado.

Just last night they were doing a report on how some equipment was being sent to California, but that they were making sure to keep enough crews here just in case, cause the fire danger was very high, what with very dry recent weather.

Karuuna

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 02:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Who, turn on channel 9. The film of the fire west of you is amazing.

Wargod

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 02:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Kar, glad to see you're ok.

I called a little while ago to put in an order for an extra inhaler for Dakota at the pharmacy. The woman told me they have so many people filling prescriptions for the same thing that they're back logged. Kids will be getting home in about an hour, and I'm going to follow Moons advice of getting bandanas wet to wrap around their noses and mouths for the walk home from the bus stop. If it's possible the smoke and ash is worse now than it was earlier.

Wargod

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 02:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh no, Abby.

Moondance

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 02:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Kar so glad you are ok! Who, you take care too...

I hate this... 3 firefighters are reported dead in the SD fires... I am very sad.

Moondance

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 02:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
It's possible War... it will get worse as it goes on. Wet down the bandanas as it is easier to breath that way. Take Vit C like MsMonkey suggested, Drink lots of water!

Moondance

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 02:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh and fill your tank(car). Pumps don't work when the electricity goes out.

Whoami

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 02:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Turned on Ch9 as soon as I saw your post Kar. Geeze.

I was glad to hear that one newscaster specifically ask if it was okay to take their livestock/pets to the evac center. Also, what about the sifting rumors already that we sent too many resources to CA? I swear, some people just aren't happy if they can't complain about the efforts of others. I suppose the firefighters/polititians are supposed to wave a magic wand, or maybe snap their fingers, and all the fires are put out magically?

Oh Abby, 3FF killed? That's just terrible.

Moondance

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 02:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
red flag warning (winds) is now up for california:(

Moondance

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 02:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Also War have them and yourself, glasses so ash doesn't blow in your eyes... have natural tear drops ready too.

Grannyg

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 02:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
MsMoonie, have you heard from Weinermr or mrs. today? I'm am so glad you are keeping us updated. Because that means you are safe for the time being.

Whoami

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 02:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Everything on TV has been "breaking news" stuff. The regular 4pm newscast is about to start. So I'll tune in.

Incidentally. Don't worry about me. I'm far away from the Overaland/Jamestown fire. Mapquest has me as 19.4 miles/44 minute drive to Jamestown....see:

longmont to jamestown

And the wind is blowing hard enough, that when the smoke gets here, it's pretty well dissipated, and high up in the sky.

Abby7

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 02:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Interstate 5/ Northbound opened up (for now anyway). Southbound opening up too.

Scootersmom

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 02:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
{{{Everyone}}} Please stay safe! I've been so worried. Thank you so much for keeping us updated. I keep watching the Nat'l news....:(

Moondance

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 02:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
No MsGG, he hasn't called me and he doesn't usually have his cell phone on. He promised to call me today so I will let you know. I do know that they are at friends 6 miles away. His home is still blocks away from the fires.

I wish I wasn't here and out there helping but I don't know what to do

Wargod

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 03:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Moon..Caleb has his, I'll need to get Dakota some before I leave. The bus stop is about a two minute walk from the house, but with Kota's asthma, and how bad this is, even thats too much.

Health officials have issued another health warning, telling people to avoid any strenuous outdoor activity for everyone. I really can't see anyone going out to mess around in this unless they have no other choice.

Fruitbat

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 03:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
CNN just reported that Stevenson Ranch was saved by off shore winds. That is where Weinermr is, right? Apparently no houses burned. The fire came right up to the first row of houses on the edge but fire fighters stood in all of the backyards and kept the flames at bay.

I have seen nothing about the Colorado fires on CNN. Odd.

Moondance

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 03:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Now they are saying 2 critical injury and one death for that FF report.

Abby7

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 03:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Conflicting report now about firefighters.

Hopefully, this report is the correct one: one killed (instead of 3) and 2 injured.

Whoami

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 03:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Glad to hear Stevenson Ranch is doing well so far.

My heart just goes out to the firefighters. Even one death, and any injury....just unacceptable, especially knowing the arson possibilities.

CO fires may not be "big" enough to be national yet.