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FIRES in SAN DIEGO COUNTY I-5 & 15 slow or closed today

David K - 5-14-2014 at 02:40 PM

Best to avoid travel through San Diego as we have fires in Carlsbad (near Palomar Airport Rd), Camp Pendleton, Bonsall, Fallbrook and Escondido reported. I-5 was closed and is now badly backed up. I would say all main roads are in bad shape. Hwy. 78 is at a crawl as well.

This photo taken about an hour ago from hilltop near La Costa (Melrose/ Rancho Santa Fe Rd) towards the west. Legoland evacuated...

Bajaboy - 5-14-2014 at 02:44 PM

It's starting to get crazy...I've been following at www.kpbs.org

blackwolfmt - 5-14-2014 at 02:44 PM

Hey Dk I was just getin ready too post a Be SAFE VIBE to you SD amigos May the force be with you!!

Ateo - 5-14-2014 at 03:20 PM

My son's high school was closed an hour ago due to smoke. I'm about to head down I-5 for home in o'side. Wish me luck with traffic.

blackwolfmt - 5-14-2014 at 03:30 PM

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Originally posted by Ateo
My son's high school was closed an hour ago due to smoke. I'm about to head down I-5 for home in o'side. Wish me luck with traffic.


Heavy Smoke drive safe Ateo & everybody else

DianaT - 5-14-2014 at 03:37 PM

The fire at College Blvd and River Road is burning in the San Luis Rey River bed --- just a couple miles from where my son and family live. I just talked with him and he said it seems that the Santa Ana winds are dying down, which is a good thing for fighting the fires.

What I found on the San Diego local NBC news website is that there are evidently 7 different fires. I hope the winds stay down.

sd - 5-14-2014 at 04:29 PM

I am on the 15 freeway just south of Fallbrook. Radio is reporting freeway is closed. We move 5 feet every few minutes. Made a quick trip south of Tecate Mexico this morning, just a 10 minute border wait going north when I crossed at 1:00

Pompano - 5-14-2014 at 04:37 PM

FOX reporting more breaking news....Fires are forcing evacuation of nuclear power plant. Many homes reported destroyed now...over 30. Dry conditions and easterly winds are not helping. What a disaster.

blackwolfmt - 5-14-2014 at 04:40 PM

Been watchin on CBS 8, The spot fires are just CRAZY, I noticed a few times when they were spraying some of the tile roofs with water it looked like them tiles were not very fireproof?? just kept flammin away, Peace & good luckhttp://www.cbs8.com/story/25504932/bernardo-fire-burns-300-acres

[Edited on 5-15-2014 by blackwolfmt]

chuckie - 5-14-2014 at 04:46 PM

That's cuz they are Plakstic....

CrisJk12 - 5-14-2014 at 04:56 PM

I work for an Oxygen company, and these fires are making it a complicated task to reach ppl in need of o2.

blackwolfmt - 5-14-2014 at 05:04 PM

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Originally posted by chuckie
That's cuz they are Plakstic....


And not fireproof plakstic bye any means

Interesting video

bajaguy - 5-14-2014 at 05:29 PM

http://fox5sandiego.com/

Ateo - 5-14-2014 at 06:36 PM

My wife was over at the Carlsbad fire earlier. I'll post some photos soon.

I'm about 2 miles from the San Luis Rey river fire in O'side. No evacuations in my area. I've noticed the wind has calmed and is now out of the west, cooling things down a tad.

From my house I can see the Pendleton Fire and it's a beast.

I can also see the San Marcos fire plume and that's pretty gnarly as well. Lots of homes over there.

Great job firefighters and local/county agency's!!!

It's gonna be hotter tomorrow, says the weather report.

David K - 5-14-2014 at 06:42 PM

Well... shortly after posting, a new fire started in the hills right south if where I live. I was told to evacuate so the kitties and I joined with Baja Angel in a parking lot. We are watching the flames now.

[Edited on 5-15-2014 by David K]

Ateo - 5-14-2014 at 06:51 PM

Forgive the size. These are mobile uploads. I'll adjust size when I get home.






















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DianaT - 5-14-2014 at 06:58 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Ateo
My wife was over at the Carlsbad fire earlier. I'll post some photos soon.

I'm about 2 miles from the San Luis Rey river fire in O'side. No evacuations in my area. I've noticed the wind has calmed and is now out of the west, cooling things down a tad.

From my house I can see the Pendleton Fire and it's a beast.

I can also see the San Marcos fire plume and that's pretty gnarly as well. Lots of homes over there.

Great job firefighters and local/county agency's!!!

It's gonna be hotter tomorrow, says the weather report.


Are you east or west of the fire in the San Luis Rey river bed? My son and family are about 2 miles east. We very much hope the winds stay DOWN.

[Edited on 5-15-2014 by DianaT]

Ateo - 5-14-2014 at 07:17 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by DianaT
Quote:
Originally posted by Ateo
My wife was over at the Carlsbad fire earlier. I'll post some photos soon.

I'm about 2 miles from the San Luis Rey river fire in O'side. No evacuations in my area. I've noticed the wind has calmed and is now out of the west, cooling things down a tad.

From my house I can see the Pendleton Fire and it's a beast.

I can also see the San Marcos fire plume and that's pretty gnarly as well. Lots of homes over there.

Great job firefighters and local/county agency's!!!

It's gonna be hotter tomorrow, says the weather report.


Are you east or west of the fire in the San Luis Rey river bed? My son and family are about 2 miles east. We very much hope the winds stay DOWN.

[Edited on 5-15-2014 by DianaT]


I'm 1.5-2 miles SOUTH of the San Luis Rey river bed where the fire is. From the looks of the smoke plume, I'm guessing the firefighters are making progress.

What I saw last was a shift of the winds back towards the east from the ocean to the inland. Hopefully it'll burn back over itself and provide some relief. But that's in the direction of your son and family, depending on where they are. Things seem to be getting under control though Diana, I wouldn't worry too much.

The O'side fire chief just said the Luis Rey fire is about to burn towards the north, says channel 7 literally 1 minute ago. I'll keep you posted.

Can't really trust any reports right now, including mine.

[Edited on 5-15-2014 by Ateo]

David K - 5-14-2014 at 07:25 PM

Posted a couple photos on my Facebook page. Sun now setting and flames getting brighter.

DianaT - 5-14-2014 at 07:30 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Ateo
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Originally posted by DianaT
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Originally posted by Ateo
My wife was over at the Carlsbad fire earlier. I'll post some photos soon.

I'm about 2 miles from the San Luis Rey river fire in O'side. No evacuations in my area. I've noticed the wind has calmed and is now out of the west, cooling things down a tad.

From my house I can see the Pendleton Fire and it's a beast.

I can also see the San Marcos fire plume and that's pretty gnarly as well. Lots of homes over there.

Great job firefighters and local/county agency's!!!

It's gonna be hotter tomorrow, says the weather report.


Are you east or west of the fire in the San Luis Rey river bed? My son and family are about 2 miles east. We very much hope the winds stay DOWN.

[Edited on 5-15-2014 by DianaT]


I'm 1.5-2 miles SOUTH of the San Luis Rey river bed where the fire is. From the looks of the smoke plume, I'm guessing the firefighters are making progress.

What I saw last was a shift of the winds back towards the east from the ocean to the inland. Hopefully it'll burn back over itself and provide some relief. But that's in the direction of your son and family, depending on where they are. Things seem to be getting under control though Diana, I wouldn't worry too much.

The O'side fire chief just said the Luis Rey fire is about to burn towards the north, says channel 7 literally 1 minute ago. I'll keep you posted.

Can't really trust any reports right now, including mine.

[Edited on 5-15-2014 by Ateo]


He and family are just north of Guajome Park and he also assures me that I should not worry.

Of course I won't worry, yes, I won't worry, well, my 11 year old grandson called me and said not to worry, and I lied and told him grandma would not worry --- OF COURSE I WILL WORRY.

But I also know if it became necessary they would get out and all I care about is their personal safety!

Thanks for any updates as they do at times try to protect grandma!

[Edited on 5-15-2014 by DianaT]

Ateo - 5-14-2014 at 07:43 PM

Diana. Oside fire 5 minutes ago. Looks to be put out/under control.



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[Edited on 5-15-2014 by BajaNomad]

DianaT - 5-14-2014 at 07:52 PM

Ateo,

Thank you amigo. It is good to get an objective perspective. :biggrin:

elgatoloco - 5-14-2014 at 07:59 PM

Big bummer. Arson is suspected. :fire:

Bajaboy - 5-14-2014 at 08:17 PM

What is unusual is the weather for this time of year....normally we are faced with May gray but not this year. It's been unusually hot this year. It seems like it's getting hotter and hotter...but that would just be a coincidence....

Ateo - 5-14-2014 at 08:18 PM

Firefighters rock. That's all I gotta say. Horrific conditions. Multiple fires. Total cooperation between fire agencies. Could've been worse. So far, no deaths.

Ateo - 5-14-2014 at 08:20 PM

Yep Bajaboy, as a surfer, I usually write April and May off and sometimes part of June as "gray and cold" due to the nasty winds. Not this year. It's hot as hell with none of that onshore wind. Just an observation.

-edit to note wind not onshore like usual this time of year.

[Edited on 5-15-2014 by Ateo]

DianaT - 5-14-2014 at 08:26 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Ateo
Firefighters rock. That's all I gotta say. Horrific conditions. Multiple fires. Total cooperation between fire agencies. Could've been worse. So far, no deaths.


They are so not appreciated at times. Kudos to all of them who risk their lives to save the lives and properties of others.

Bajaboy - 5-14-2014 at 08:40 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by DianaT
Quote:
Originally posted by Ateo
Firefighters rock. That's all I gotta say. Horrific conditions. Multiple fires. Total cooperation between fire agencies. Could've been worse. So far, no deaths.


They are so not appreciated at times. Kudos to all of them who risk their lives to save the lives and properties of others.


A few weeks ago I was coming down from Mt. Laguna when I was stopped on I8 due to a fire raging up the side of the highway. I sat there in awe watching the planes drop retardant on the flames while the fire crews lined up. The fire crews looked like an army of ants marching up the steep hill side with all of their gear. My sincere thanks go out to all the firefighters out there!

elgatoloco - 5-14-2014 at 08:42 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by DianaT
Quote:
Originally posted by Ateo
Firefighters rock. That's all I gotta say. Horrific conditions. Multiple fires. Total cooperation between fire agencies. Could've been worse. So far, no deaths.


They are so not appreciated at times. Kudos to all of them who risk their lives to save the lives and properties of others.


Amen sister! :dudette:

Bob H - 5-14-2014 at 09:05 PM

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Originally posted by elgatoloco
Big bummer. Arson is suspected. :fire:


YES! Too many fires started one or two hours apart all at North County locations!!!

Jackwagon Caught

bajaguy - 5-15-2014 at 06:46 AM

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Originally posted by Bob H
Quote:
Originally posted by elgatoloco
Big bummer. Arson is suspected. :fire:


YES! Too many fires started one or two hours apart all at North County locations!!!





One idiot in custody:

http://fox5sandiego.com/2013/08/03/firefighters-battle-multi...

Jack wagon

J.P. - 5-15-2014 at 07:18 AM

They should hang him from the nearest Tree. But it will probably turn out he is a Marine with P.S.T. D. :no::no:

DENNIS - 5-15-2014 at 07:30 AM

This is one sick effing world.

Ateo - 5-15-2014 at 07:31 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajaguy
Quote:
Originally posted by Bob H
Quote:
Originally posted by elgatoloco
Big bummer. Arson is suspected. :fire:


YES! Too many fires started one or two hours apart all at North County locations!!!





One idiot in custody:

http://fox5sandiego.com/2013/08/03/firefighters-battle-multi...


Oh how I would've loved to see this engine company take him into custody. I know a few O'side firemen. I'll ask them about this for details.

bajaguy - 5-15-2014 at 07:41 AM

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Originally posted by Ateo
Quote:
Originally posted by bajaguy
Quote:
Originally posted by Bob H
Quote:
Originally posted by elgatoloco
Big bummer. Arson is suspected. :fire:


YES! Too many fires started one or two hours apart all at North County locations!!!





One idiot in custody:

http://fox5sandiego.com/2013/08/03/firefighters-battle-multi...


Oh how I would've loved to see this engine company take him into custody. I know a few O'side firemen. I'll ask them about this for details.





Hope they used the Seagrave Takedown :lol:

DianaT - 5-15-2014 at 08:04 AM

If he is convicted of arson, he will not do well in prison.

durrelllrobert - 5-15-2014 at 08:42 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Ateo
Firefighters rock. That's all I gotta say. Horrific conditions. Multiple fires. Total cooperation between fire agencies. Could've been worse. So far, no deaths.


...and the firefighters aren't all Firemen. The ones that you see on TV wearing red coveralls and manning the hoes and shovels ahead of the fire front are prisoners on work release.

Ateo - 5-15-2014 at 08:46 AM

Thanks for pointing that out Bob. Good use of prisoners!

Ateo - 5-15-2014 at 09:00 AM

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Originally posted by bajaguy
Quote:
Originally posted by Bob H
Quote:
Originally posted by elgatoloco
Big bummer. Arson is suspected. :fire:


YES! Too many fires started one or two hours apart all at North County locations!!!





One idiot in custody:

http://fox5sandiego.com/2013/08/03/firefighters-battle-multi...


That idiot is in custody from the small fires in 2013. Not this fire.

durrelllrobert - 5-15-2014 at 09:04 AM

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Originally posted by Ateo
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Originally posted by DianaT
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Originally posted by Ateo
My wife was over at the Carlsbad fire earlier. I'll post some photos soon.

I'm about 2 miles from the San Luis Rey river fire in O'side. No evacuations in my area. I've noticed the wind has calmed and is now out of the west, cooling things down a tad.

From my house I can see the Pendleton Fire and it's a beast.

I can also see the San Marcos fire plume and that's pretty gnarly as well. Lots of homes over there.

Great job firefighters and local/county agency's!!!

It's gonna be hotter tomorrow, says the weather report.


Are you east or west of the fire in the San Luis Rey river bed? My son and family are about 2 miles east. We very much hope the winds stay DOWN.

[Edited on 5-15-2014 by DianaT]


I'm 1.5-2 miles SOUTH of the San Luis Rey river bed where the fire is. From the looks of the smoke plume, I'm guessing the firefighters are making progress.

What I saw last was a shift of the winds back towards the east from the ocean to the inland. Hopefully it'll burn back over itself and provide some relief. But that's in the direction of your son and family, depending on where they are. Things seem to be getting under control though Diana, I wouldn't worry too much.

The O'side fire chief just said the Luis Rey fire is about to burn towards the north, says channel 7 literally 1 minute ago. I'll keep you posted.

Can't really trust any reports right now, including mine.

[Edited on 5-15-2014 by Ateo]
Was the San Luis Rey Downs horse training facility in Bonsal threatened? I think that's where the winner of the Kentucky Derby, California Chrome, was trained.

David K - 5-15-2014 at 10:13 AM

Update on San Marcos fire now named the COCOS FIRE(good Baja karma)... We had to evacuate and are ina motel room watching news. Wish this was Baja Cactus!

EnsenadaDr - 5-15-2014 at 12:22 PM

Is an arsonist below a Child molester in the hierarchy of prison pecking order?
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Originally posted by DianaT
If he is convicted of arson, he will not do well in prison.

DENNIS - 5-15-2014 at 01:03 PM

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Originally posted by David K
Update on San Marcos fire now named the COCOS FIRE(good Baja karma)... We had to evacuate and are ina motel room watching news. Wish this was Baja Cactus!


Hope you have a big box of frosty Pacificos.
Also hope this turns out OK for you, David.

motoged - 5-15-2014 at 01:05 PM

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Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
Is an arsonist below a Child molester in the hierarchy of prison pecking order?
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I imagine you will present your hypotheses on this quandry.

EnsenadaDr - 5-15-2014 at 01:08 PM

No Motoged, I am for the first time in my life, at a loss to explain the claim that an arsonist is lower on the pecking order than a child molester as posted by another Nomad.

tripledigitken - 5-15-2014 at 01:40 PM

A report on TV just mentioned the huge Palomar Hospital/aka Palomar Medical Center in Escondido, is at risk from the eastward advance of the San Marcos fire.

(Along with Stone Brewery)

[Edited on 5-15-2014 by tripledigitken]

DianaT - 5-15-2014 at 01:46 PM

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Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
No Motoged, I am for the first time in my life, at a loss to explain the claim that an arsonist is lower on the pecking order than a child molester as posted by another Nomad.


Who said anything like what you are claiming? Please try to read and quote correctly. Nothing was said about a pecking order --no such claim was made,

Now, just give it a bit of thought. If you were locked inside a cell, would you want an arsonist as your cell mate?

Again, all I said was that he would have a bad time--inmates and staff are not fond of people who like to set fires for obvious reasons.

Back to the topic. I hope that this is not the beginning of a long and difficult fire season. Every time our town siren blasts, we turn on the scanner --unless it's noon.

DianaT - 5-15-2014 at 01:48 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by tripledigitken
A report on TV just mentioned the huge Palomar Hospital in Escondido, is at risk from the eastward advance of the San Marcos fire.


Not good.

David K - 5-15-2014 at 02:47 PM

Folks we have evacuated from San Marcos motel to a family member home in San Diego. Fire spreading from San Marcos to Escondido. As we drove south on I-15 we saw flames near Palomar Hospital and all of Escondido valley filled with smoke.

desertcpl - 5-15-2014 at 02:56 PM

Valley Center

my daughter and son in-law have evacuated,, about an hour ago

don't know yet the status

they didn't have time to say much to me

the fire was behind them coming directly at them at the

Daly Ranch

David K - 5-15-2014 at 03:08 PM

I hope they will be safe! The county is burning in many places.

DENNIS - 5-15-2014 at 03:14 PM

This will help the construction trades.

blackwolfmt - 5-15-2014 at 03:37 PM

News just said 125,000 peeps evacuated WOW!!

Bob53 - 5-15-2014 at 03:44 PM

My shop in Escondido received a mandatory evacuation notice today. Time for some beers.

Bob53 - 5-15-2014 at 03:47 PM

If anybody in San Diego County needs traffic updates, try this link...
http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist11/d11tmc/sdmap/showmap.php?route=...

24baja - 5-15-2014 at 04:25 PM

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Originally posted by Bob53
My shop in Escondido received a mandatory evacuation notice today. Time for some beers.


Stay safe my friend! Hope fire is contained soon. C and B

Bob H - 5-15-2014 at 05:19 PM

Heard on the news that over 2,500 firefighters are fighting this fire now. Evacuations as far south as Lake Hodges areas.

David K - 5-15-2014 at 06:53 PM

I hope the Stone Brewery is safe. It is right near the new
hospital which closed its emergency room. Bad stuff.

rts551 - 5-15-2014 at 07:18 PM

good time to take a trip to the gulf.

David K - 5-15-2014 at 10:44 PM

Right because it is so popular and I haven't seen it yet!!!

Skipjack Joe - 5-15-2014 at 11:50 PM

Stay safe, DK. Hopefully for these evacuations are mostly precautionary and you won't suffer any damage.

chuckie - 5-16-2014 at 04:10 AM

I don't have TV but MSN is not reporting much damage except to grass and woodlands..wassup with that

elgatoloco - 5-16-2014 at 07:40 AM

http://cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/incidents/incidents_current

Click on name of each fire for more data.

[Edited on 5-16-2014 by elgatoloco]

David K - 5-16-2014 at 09:28 AM

Watching morning news. Several homes destroyed but amazing work by fire crews prevented more loss. The web site has not lifted evacuation order for our street yet. We are chillin at daughters house in San Diego. Only one death reported in Carlsbad in a homeless camp. Hope no more.

dasubergeek - 5-16-2014 at 09:30 AM

Stone Brewery was evacuated. They've lifted some of the evacuation orders, especially on Del Dios Highway and south of 78 (as of a few minutes ago).

The wind shifted and you can smell the wildfires as far north as LA County.

David K - 5-16-2014 at 09:39 AM

We live next to Cal State on Twin Oaks Valley Rd. No rush now that we are with family and our cats are happy.:biggrin: The graduation ceremonies have been rescheduled for next week.

Pompano - 5-16-2014 at 10:51 AM

A terrible situation just seen on FOX News, and to think that this is the beginning of the dry season for California. What a mess. We pray for no more fatalities and for the safety of the firefighters.

rts551 - 5-16-2014 at 05:10 PM

Teens arrested trying to start more fires in the area.

[Edited on 5-17-2014 by rts551]

David K - 5-18-2014 at 09:53 AM

Looks like we can go home today. It will be good to get back. Our cats did great with the travel and changes. Perhaps they can go camping with us?

Ken Cooke - 5-18-2014 at 09:55 AM

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Originally posted by David K
Looks like we can go home today. It will be good to get back.


This is good news :bounce:

David K - 5-18-2014 at 10:33 AM

Thanks Ken and thank you for inviting us to take shelter with you both should we need It. You are a good amigo and a great Nomad! We are wrapping up our stay in San Diego at daughter's house now.

BajaRat - 5-18-2014 at 04:04 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by desertcpl
Valley Center

my daughter and son in-law have evacuated,, about an hour ago

don't know yet the status

they didn't have time to say much to me

the fire was behind them coming directly at them at the

Daly Ranch



We fought The Witch Fire outside of Vally Center in I believe 2009. The big difference was that fire occurred in late October, Socals normal fire season, crazy to see this fire activity this early. Our fire season has arrived almost two months early with a record setting fuel moisture deficit. Its amazing how fast the native vegetation grows back in the Socal foothills creating the same volatile energy release component. Be prepared, unfortunately we are just getting started. Hope all things considered that all of you are OK. Be safe

dasubergeek - 5-18-2014 at 07:12 PM

On the way in to Old Man's today they asked us specifically if we were carrying any kind of fire-making device. I said I had a camp stove and one can of gas for making fish tacos. They laughed and let me in.

EnsenadaDr - 5-19-2014 at 08:23 AM

Drove from Tecate to Ensenada yesterday afternoon, no evidence of burned brush or fire remnants, clear, blue skies all the way down only visible smoke was haziness over Ensenada Bay.

David K - 5-19-2014 at 08:52 AM

Came home yesterday(Sunday)... The mountain between us in San Marcos and Escondido is all blackened. When you drive I-15 through Escondido you can see the whole east side of the mountain from the new hospital south to Del Dios are burned. The fire came right to the edge of this apartment complex and the university parking lot we are next to. No issues at all in here. I closed up the windows tight when I evacuated Wednesday.

elgatoloco - 5-19-2014 at 09:41 AM

That's good news.

David K - 5-19-2014 at 04:37 PM

Thank you Matt!

Ateo - 5-19-2014 at 04:43 PM

Glad to hear your place is OK David. Firefighters rule!

David K - 5-19-2014 at 04:44 PM

Yes they do, thanks Jon!