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Diklang
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Registered: 10-18-2002
Location: Manhattan Beach, CA
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So. Cal. fires
Has anyone heard from Neal Johns since all of these fires have been raging?
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Desertbull
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Yep, Wild Bill posted on "that other....board, also known as www.Baja.net" that he spoke with Neal early this morning. They were evacuated and are
staying with friends in Hesperia. All is good so far and they hope to get back home soon.
Tim
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surfer jim
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Registered: 8-29-2003
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Went to Victorville Saturday afternoon about 3pm from "Little Saigon" (Westminster) along I-60 and up Cajon pass...210 still closed and lots of wind
with very heavy smoke in the Lytle creek area...couldn't see any flames from the freeways but it was a mess...
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David K
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Registered: 8-30-2002
Location: San Diego County
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San Diego County on fire!
It's bad folks... people are dead, houses gone... all over Lakeside, Santee, Scripps Ranch, Valley Center, Miramar, Ramona. This all strated this
morning with the first Santa Ana winds.
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jeans
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Registered: 9-16-2002
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Freaky
I cancelled a meeting I had this morning in Santee regarding the Santiago Zoo (baja related) after I walked out to get the paper and saw a wall of
black smoke 4-5 miles away. The fire actually started last night.
This is a 30-mile long fire, over 10,000 acres lost (I know this now that Fox6, the only station I get here in Ramona, FINALLY cut to local news).
I don't see the fire coming this way, but I can see flames when I go to my neighbor's above me. It's going to be a long day for those out there
working on this.
[Edited on 10-26-2003 by jeans]
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Baja Bernie
`Normal` Nomad Correspondent
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Registered: 8-31-2003
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Fires
Jeans, Smoky as hell in this part of Baja, Santee. I heard there was one on your flank at Barrett Junction.
Flisy smell in the air. Apparently more than one fire and it they didn't appear to start in the same area.
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Family Guy
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Registered: 9-8-2003
Location: Bay Area
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Good luck to all of the amigos within range of the fires. Just read this morning that 600 engines from the north are heading down to help control the
fires. Let's pray that mother nature steps in and helps out, too. This thing can get real nasty real fast.
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Bob H
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Registered: 8-19-2003
Location: San Diego
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Fire front has crossed 52...
and into Tierra Santa area and on the West side of I-15 toward Clairemont.
This is as bad as you ever imagine!
Bob H
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Bob and Susan
Elite Nomad
Posts: 8813
Registered: 8-20-2003
Location: Mulege BCS on the BAY
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It is bad here in Southern California.
Susan and I were up till 3:30 AM putting out fires.
Guess I will have to buy another utility trailer.
http://www.home.earthlink.net/~playaframbes/fire.htm
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Elena La Loca
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Location: Oceanside, CA
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Bob & Susan-
Sorry for your loss. Hopefully your homeowner's insurance will cover the loss of your trailer.
It's pretty wild here in San Diego County. I've been monitoring the Palomar Amateur Radio Club repeater (146.730) and it's just CRAZY all over town.
Tierrasanta & Scripps Ranch have been evacuated. A portion of the fire has just jumped Iron Mountain (east of Poway) and the potential for serious
damage on the east end of Poway is becoming more & more real by the moment. Ramona Shelter has just reported power out at the Poway shelter & it is
being moved to Twin Peaks Elementary. Valley Center has just closed its evacuation shelter because the fire was moving too close to it...they're going
to a Catholic Church in Fallbrook. Portions of I-8 are closed out by Alpine, 67 has portions closed, 15 was closed from I-8 north to Mira Mesa earlier
today (I'm unsure of the status at this time). If you don't HAVE to be on the road...don't! Those who ARE on the road are hell bent for election &
driving like madmen! We all need to remember that unless we're part of the solution, we become part of the problem!
We're in Oceanside & have been keeping a close eye on the fire that's currently on Camp Pendleton. It flared up again this morning & if the winds
shift (they've not brought the smoke over us just yet today - only have a wisp of smoke smell every now & then), we're in deep trouble.
The local tv has great coverage & for those in the SD area with scanners you might wanna listen to the PARC repeater (146.730mHz). The 147.030
repeater is off the air cuz of the power outage at their repeater site as is the Convair Club's 220 machine.
That's the news as I know it.
N6UWW Ellen
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Elena La Loca
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ElGatoLoco Sentri Pass
Isn't that truck of yours too big for a sentri pass? I thought there were size limitations. Please advise.
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jeans
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Registered: 9-16-2002
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From my front yard
I no longer have to walk up the hill behind my house to see the fire. I can see flames as I type.
The pic is from my yard 10 minutes ago with the Santana winds at my back. Now if the winds shift to normal, I will start packing. There are flames
on the hill behind the tree in the pic.
The cause, that I have heard from two sources (one the sherrif) was that a lost hunter set a "signal fire".
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David K
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Registered: 8-30-2002
Location: San Diego County
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Fire in Baja Now
Hwy. 3 from Tecate to Ensenada is closed! Just reported on the TV.
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Debra
Super Nomad
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Registered: 10-31-2002
Location: Port Orchard Wa./Bahia de Los Angeles BC
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Report from Rancho Humfreville.......
For those of you who don't know, Mike and Mary Ann live just west of Magic Mt. , near Filmore, their home is up on a hill by itself. To quote Mary
Ann "we are on an island" it is burning 360 around them, but, the good news is that the fire dept. has been keeping them safe....they drained their
pool to foam the house (MA says that they had 5 fire trucks there helping them) the bad news is that they had no power (so no AC) and they can't open
doors or windows because of the smoke, the power is back on now......imagine this,.....the fire dept. advised them that if it got any worse to lock
everyone up in the house! ( that new Casa must be pretty dang fire proof!)
Anyway, MA sounded pretty excited and stressed but confident that they would be okay. Their ISP us out so they can't post here but wanted everyone to
know that they are fine.
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John M
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Registered: 9-3-2003
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Neal Johns, possible sighting
Last evening I received an email from a friend who had recently heard from Neal Johns. Neal's home was spared in the heavily burned Lytle Creek area.
Their electrical power is out and I am not sure if residents are allowed back into the area yet. Neal may attempt to get on line with his laptop.
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GeoRock
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Location: Mammoth Lakes, CA
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I'm so happy that Mike and MaryAnn H. are safe, and pray their home remains untouched.
My prayers go out to all of you in danger. May God protect you,your loved ones, and your homes.
[Edited on 10-27-2003 by GeoRock]
[Edited on 11-3-2003 by GeoRock]
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elgatoloco
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GeoRock, very sad to hear that. It is heartbreaking. Lucky that they got out with thier lives. This is a tradegy of unreal proportions
I will say that the greater San Diego community is pulling together and hopefully all will recieve assistance to help them 'rebuild' thier lives.
We have friends in Valley Center who were able to save thier home using water from thier swimming pool, neighbors across the road were not so lucky.
Hang in there!
MAGA
Making Attorneys Get Attorneys
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GeoRock
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Location: Mammoth Lakes, CA
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I just heard an update from my family. As of last night their homes HAD NOT BURNT!! The homes all around them had, but theirs were spared. There is
black smoke still rising from their area, and they don't know what happened during the night or today, but at least they have a little bit of hope
now.
Also, though CNN reported that Valley View Casino had burnt last night, they heard a rumor that it is okay.
I just pray it is so they will still have an income. These are really great folks. They took in 6 different foster kids over the years and loved
each as much as their own daughters. They are Mexican-Indian.
Although I am elated with hope, my heart just aches for all those who are suffering losses, including Uncle Marty whose house did burn (on the San
Pasqual Reservation).
Suzanne
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Debra
Super Nomad
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Registered: 10-31-2002
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Update from Rancho Humfreville
We are finally getting some REAL news up here in Seattle, the pictures were very scary! (6am)
I just got off the phone with MA, she says the worst threat is over for them, ("there is nothing left to burn" she says) although they still have no
water (the fire melted their PVC pipes, and no internet) they are safe. The fire has moved over the hill into Simi Valley.
Good advice from Suzanne (Georock), grab your pictures, insurance papers and hit the road! Stay safe everyone!
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Bob and Susan
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Registered: 8-20-2003
Location: Mulege BCS on the BAY
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That's what happened to us...
We have about 36 plastic electric water valves that water the property....
They melted...the wires all gone
I had to put in new shut off valves...melted inside.
Fiires are HOT!!
http://www.home.earthlink.net/~playaframbes/fire.htm
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