The Aftermath
Friday, October 26, 2007
Now that the immediate threat of fire is over for most of us, I am hearing stories of woe.
Today I spoke with a woman whose close friends had to leave their 60 goats behind when they evacuated. Upon their return, they found 54 had perished in the fire, and the remaining six had to be put down due to severe burns. The husband is suffering nightmares from the trauma of it all. I imagine many others are in similar anguish. So sorry for your pain....
We aren't all out of the woods yet with the fires either. Blogger Barboni is tracking a fire 15 miles from his home. Barboni does a super job with mapping and keeping us informed. Thank you....wishing you well.
Keep sending positive thoughts and love, folks!
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Thanks, also, to rselph for providing the picture via a Creative Commons license. I'm not sure if rselph lives in SanFran or SanD. Either way, I hope he has stayed out of harms way as well.
Today I spoke with a woman whose close friends had to leave their 60 goats behind when they evacuated. Upon their return, they found 54 had perished in the fire, and the remaining six had to be put down due to severe burns. The husband is suffering nightmares from the trauma of it all. I imagine many others are in similar anguish. So sorry for your pain....
We aren't all out of the woods yet with the fires either. Blogger Barboni is tracking a fire 15 miles from his home. Barboni does a super job with mapping and keeping us informed. Thank you....wishing you well.
Keep sending positive thoughts and love, folks!
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Thanks, also, to rselph for providing the picture via a Creative Commons license. I'm not sure if rselph lives in SanFran or SanD. Either way, I hope he has stayed out of harms way as well.
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Update
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
This morning's walk to the coffee shop was with light ash falling on my head from the surrounding fires. It was nice to see a fire crew washing down their truck at the local station. A big THANKS to our fearless firefighters.
Today's concern was mostly with the threat to our electrical grid. I've heard the lines connecting us eastward with Arizona are repaired. Our connections thru LA are still at risk, I think, with the Pendleton fires.
My sons and I are well. Thanks for those who sent messages of concern. My heart goes to my many not-so-fortunate San Diego County neighbors and beyond. Hugs to all.
Deb
Today's concern was mostly with the threat to our electrical grid. I've heard the lines connecting us eastward with Arizona are repaired. Our connections thru LA are still at risk, I think, with the Pendleton fires.
My sons and I are well. Thanks for those who sent messages of concern. My heart goes to my many not-so-fortunate San Diego County neighbors and beyond. Hugs to all.
Deb
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New Poomacha Fire
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
I'm just getting my bearings this morning after a fitful night's sleep.
First online stop for me was Bruce Henderson at "And Still I Persist". I knew this U.S. Marine (no longer active) would still be on the job with his great maps and forecasts. Unfortunately, his own home is in the path of the new Poomacha Fire. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts today. This guy is doing so much to help others. Thanks, Bruce.
There seems to be no immediate danger to my location, so I'm going to pop over to the coffee shop to hear what others have to say. Then I'll catch up to the status of other bloggers and see what I can do today to help. What a mess.
First online stop for me was Bruce Henderson at "And Still I Persist". I knew this U.S. Marine (no longer active) would still be on the job with his great maps and forecasts. Unfortunately, his own home is in the path of the new Poomacha Fire. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts today. This guy is doing so much to help others. Thanks, Bruce.
There seems to be no immediate danger to my location, so I'm going to pop over to the coffee shop to hear what others have to say. Then I'll catch up to the status of other bloggers and see what I can do today to help. What a mess.
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Update re Univ/Fairmount
It's 3:00 AM - OK, I see more smoke and less orange glow now. That's a good thing, right? Doesn't seem to be getting closer or larger. Back to bed. Really.
For those of you who don't have a bed anymore, I'll help you when I find you. Be well.
For those of you who don't have a bed anymore, I'll help you when I find you. Be well.
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Smell of Smoke
It's 2:20 AM. I woke up 20 minutes ago to the smell of smoke, so I got up and turned on the computer.
There is a structure/grass fire at the intersection of University Ave and Fairmount Ave reported at the main CHP (California Highway Patrol) website. That fire was reported at 1:22 AM. That's several blocks from me. Hopefully, they got that one out. It is certainly not part of the main Harris or Witch Creek fires.
I can see an ominous orange glow in the far distance southeast of my place. That would be the Harris fire, I guess.
Well, back to bed. No...wait. I just looked out the window again. That orange glow has increased and has plenty of smoke with it now. It must be the Univ/Fairmount report.
There is a structure/grass fire at the intersection of University Ave and Fairmount Ave reported at the main CHP (California Highway Patrol) website. That fire was reported at 1:22 AM. That's several blocks from me. Hopefully, they got that one out. It is certainly not part of the main Harris or Witch Creek fires.
I can see an ominous orange glow in the far distance southeast of my place. That would be the Harris fire, I guess.
Well, back to bed. No...wait. I just looked out the window again. That orange glow has increased and has plenty of smoke with it now. It must be the Univ/Fairmount report.
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Fire Links
Monday, October 22, 2007
I'm passing along some useful links for info gathering re San Diego County fires:
Blogger "And Still I Persist" does a great job with logistics, unusual maps, and pictures. He's keeping us very up-to-date. Thanks, Bruce; you're a gem.
Also, see blogger "And Bedlam is Dreaming of Rain" who has listed several helpful news links and commentary.
Plenty of local help is being offered at the Craig's List forum and community pages.
I'm a big fan of maps: traffic and fire
Helpful phone numbers:
Blogger "And Still I Persist" does a great job with logistics, unusual maps, and pictures. He's keeping us very up-to-date. Thanks, Bruce; you're a gem.
Also, see blogger "And Bedlam is Dreaming of Rain" who has listed several helpful news links and commentary.
Plenty of local help is being offered at the Craig's List forum and community pages.
I'm a big fan of maps: traffic and fire
Helpful phone numbers:
- fire info at 619-570-1070
- emergency hotel lodging assistance at 800-918-4182
"Eric Wolff’s been hanging out at Qualcomm Stadium all day, talking to evacuees. He said that no one he’s talked to has fire insurance and tables set up by the various insurance companies are virtually empty. A spokesperson for the mayor estimates that there’s 3,500 people at Qualcomm right now, only about one-third the 10,000 person capacity (for sleeping, not game watching, of course). Eric says people are pitching tents in the courtyard and officials are asking for donations of cots, sleeping bags, pillows and blankets. There’s no shortage of food, however."The sun is setting now, and the blanket of crud has become more visible. Best wishes to all my San Diego neighbors. Stay safe.
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