Life Cali Wildfires - Page 3

Deberg_1990 · 08-31-2009, 11:24 AM

Tiny, Dane, and Lohan everything ok?

http://www.reuters.com/article/compa...40804320090830

* About 2,000 homes under mandatory evacuation orders
* Governor Schwarzenegger says fire "out of control"

* Fire 5 percent contained, 10,000 homes threatened

* Fire threatens major communications facilities (Updates with quotes from residents, new numbers)

By Mary Milliken

LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, Calif., Aug 30 (Reuters) - A wildfire in the heavily populated Los Angeles foothills threatened 10,000 homes on Sunday, and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger warned residents to heed evacuation orders for the "out of control" and "very dangerous" blaze.

The heat-driven fire nearly doubled in size overnight and has now burned 35,000 acres (14,000 hectares) of thick, bone-dry brush in the mountains above five towns, a 12-mile (19 km) stretch from La Crescenta to La Canada Flintridge, the California Fire Department said.

Authorities have ordered residents to evacuate about 2,000 homes threatened by the fire about 15 miles (24 km) northeast of downtown Los Angeles.

"These fires are still totally out of control," Schwarzenegger told reporters at the firefighters' command post in Lake View Terrace, California. "This is a huge and is a very dangerous fire. The fire is moving very close to homes and to structures... this is why it's important to pay close attention to the evacuation."

In La Crescenta, the streets were deserted on Sunday afternoon except for a few residents fleeing with their suitcases and other belongings on foot.

Bob Sebesta, 47, sat watching the burning ridge from his in-laws' house, which everyone evacuated last night with pictures, paperwork and "stuff you can't replace."

"I keep thinking I should go water the backyard," Sebesta said.

Three remote homes have been destroyed so far and some 10,000 others and 2,500 other buildings are in danger, as is Mount Wilson, the nexus for key telecommunications facilities.

"That site is the nerve center for most of communication in the Los Angeles area," Station Fire Commander Mike Dietrich said. "It is not out of danger as we speak."

Fire commanders said at a news briefing that more than three homes were lost in the Big Tujunga canyon, though they did not know the exact number.

"We have eyewitness reports that our house is gone and as many as 30 may be lost," said Beth Halaas, who lives year-round in the canyon, where most homes are for weekend use. Continued...

Simply Red · 08-31-2009, 10:36 PM

Hey Dane, do they ever restrict water usage out there? As in limit sprinkling your lawn, or outlaw you from washing your ride in your driveway, etc?

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-31-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

Hey Dane, do they ever restrict water usage out there? As in limit sprinkling your lawn, or outlaw you from washing your ride in your driveway, etc?

No one washes their car in their driveway. We all go to car washes that are $9.99. It's waste of water to do it at home.

As for the lawn, occasionally they'll ask that you limit your usage but more likely, they'll just control the water pressure.

So far this year, I've seen no such control.

Simply Red · 08-31-2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

No one washes their car in their driveway. We all go to car washes that are $9.99. It's waste of water to do it at home.

As for the lawn, occasionally they'll ask that you limit your usage but more likely, they'll just control the water pressure.

So far this year, I've seen no such control.

yes, i concur, but here in Georgia, folks do, i don't, but others do (wash car in drive.)

But, yes Georgia has ridiculously harsh watering rules. It's out of hand and at the same time kinda funny.

L.A. Chieffan · 09-01-2009, 12:34 AM

screw um. if they didnt want wildfires they shouldnt live there. commies

**TinyEvel** · 09-01-2009, 12:36 AM

We've had DWP restrictions for months. Automatic sprinklers can only be used on Monday and Wednesday and not from 9 am to 4 pm.

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-01-2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TinyEvel

We've had DWP restrictions for months. Automatic sprinklers can only be used on Monday and Wednesday and not from 9 am to 4 pm.

Really?

I didn't get that note, nor have I had any water restrictions.

Probably because I'm in a fire zone and they want to keep us watered.

L.A. Chieffan · 09-01-2009, 12:40 AM

i tell u right now tho, ive been running the a/c nonstop since thursday, my electric bill is gonna be delivered by a ups truck

Delano · 09-01-2009, 07:19 AM

Over 100 K acres now.

If the national wildland fire prep level bumps up to three (it is holding at two - three weeks ago it was a three, but activity in WA and AK has died down), I may be paying you LA planeteers a visit.

Are there many folks bitching about the fire in Yosemite? The prescribed fire that went wild.

CaliforniaChief · 09-01-2009, 08:05 AM

One of the "restrictions" we've been subjected to is tiered pricing, where they stick huge fees on if you don't conserve 15% a month. It's not a restriction per say, but it is noticeable.

Frazod · 09-01-2009, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

No one washes their car in their driveway. We all go to car washes that are $9.99. It's waste of water to do it at home.

So much for my visiting-Dane-Eva-Longoria-car-wash fantasy.

Delano · 09-01-2009, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delano

If the national wildland fire prep level bumps up to three (it is holding at two - three weeks ago it was a three, but activity in WA and AK has died down), I may be paying you LA planeteers a visit.

Ok, the prep level is at three as of late last night.

Call out list, here I come.

88TG88 · 09-01-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

One of the "restrictions" we've been subjected to is tiered pricing, where they stick huge fees on if you don't conserve 15% a month. It's not a restriction per say, but it is noticeable.

Yup, they told us about that. You can use as much as you want, but they'll charge you an assload for it.

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-01-2009, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delano

Ok, the prep level is at three as of late last night.

Call out list, here I come.

In that case, PM me, Bro.

We'll be in San Diego for the Holiday weekend but otherwise, I'll be around.

Be safe.

Delano · 09-01-2009, 12:11 PM

120,000+ acres now. Wow, this bastard is ripping through those 40 year old fuels. They've got nearly 4,000 personnel assigned. There were no improvements overnight because the RH is staying low and the wind is sustained.

Apparently, they are experiencing some nasty spotting (not that kind of spotting - flaming fuel flying in the wind and igniting new spot fires) which is very dangerous.

Simply Red · 09-01-2009, 12:19 PM

is this that 'Act of God' thingy insurance companies rattle home all of the time?

08-31-2009, 11:24 AM
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $54454	Cali Wildfires Tiny, Dane, and Lohan everything ok? http://www.reuters.com/article/compa...40804320090830 * About 2,000 homes under mandatory evacuation orders * Governor Schwarzenegger says fire "out of control" * Fire 5 percent contained, 10,000 homes threatened * Fire threatens major communications facilities (Updates with quotes from residents, new numbers) By Mary Milliken LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, Calif., Aug 30 (Reuters) - A wildfire in the heavily populated Los Angeles foothills threatened 10,000 homes on Sunday, and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger warned residents to heed evacuation orders for the "out of control" and "very dangerous" blaze. The heat-driven fire nearly doubled in size overnight and has now burned 35,000 acres (14,000 hectares) of thick, bone-dry brush in the mountains above five towns, a 12-mile (19 km) stretch from La Crescenta to La Canada Flintridge, the California Fire Department said. Authorities have ordered residents to evacuate about 2,000 homes threatened by the fire about 15 miles (24 km) northeast of downtown Los Angeles. "These fires are still totally out of control," Schwarzenegger told reporters at the firefighters' command post in Lake View Terrace, California. "This is a huge and is a very dangerous fire. The fire is moving very close to homes and to structures... this is why it's important to pay close attention to the evacuation." In La Crescenta, the streets were deserted on Sunday afternoon except for a few residents fleeing with their suitcases and other belongings on foot. Bob Sebesta, 47, sat watching the burning ridge from his in-laws' house, which everyone evacuated last night with pictures, paperwork and "stuff you can't replace." "I keep thinking I should go water the backyard," Sebesta said. Three remote homes have been destroyed so far and some 10,000 others and 2,500 other buildings are in danger, as is Mount Wilson, the nexus for key telecommunications facilities. "That site is the nerve center for most of communication in the Los Angeles area," Station Fire Commander Mike Dietrich said. "It is not out of danger as we speak." Fire commanders said at a news briefing that more than three homes were lost in the Big Tujunga canyon, though they did not know the exact number. "We have eyewitness reports that our house is gone and as many as 30 may be lost," said Beth Halaas, who lives year-round in the canyon, where most homes are for weekend use. Continued...
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08-31-2009, 10:36 PM	#31
Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	Hey Dane, do they ever restrict water usage out there? As in limit sprinkling your lawn, or outlaw you from washing your ride in your driveway, etc?
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09-01-2009, 12:34 AM	#34
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09-01-2009, 12:36 AM	#35
TinyEvel Just a li'l Evel Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bald. Goatee. Jorts. Casino cash: $2219601	We've had DWP restrictions for months. Automatic sprinklers can only be used on Monday and Wednesday and not from 9 am to 4 pm.
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09-01-2009, 12:40 AM	#37
L.A. Chieffan PLAY GOOD FOOTBALL Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: American Gardens Building Casino cash: $2688654	i tell u right now tho, ive been running the a/c nonstop since thursday, my electric bill is gonna be delivered by a ups truck
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09-01-2009, 07:19 AM	#38
Delano [b]Supporter[/b] Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A Hypnagogic Landscape Casino cash: $7635015	Over 100 K acres now. If the national wildland fire prep level bumps up to three (it is holding at two - three weeks ago it was a three, but activity in WA and AK has died down), I may be paying you LA planeteers a visit. Are there many folks bitching about the fire in Yosemite? The prescribed fire that went wild.
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09-01-2009, 08:05 AM	#39
CaliforniaChief #RIPAce Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Casino cash: $10495899	One of the "restrictions" we've been subjected to is tiered pricing, where they stick huge fees on if you don't conserve 15% a month. It's not a restriction per say, but it is noticeable.
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09-01-2009, 12:11 PM	#44
Delano [b]Supporter[/b] Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A Hypnagogic Landscape Casino cash: $7635015	120,000+ acres now. Wow, this bastard is ripping through those 40 year old fuels. They've got nearly 4,000 personnel assigned. There were no improvements overnight because the RH is staying low and the wind is sustained. Apparently, they are experiencing some nasty spotting (not that kind of spotting - flaming fuel flying in the wind and igniting new spot fires) which is very dangerous.
Posts: 13,037

09-01-2009, 12:19 PM	#45
Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	is this that 'Act of God' thingy insurance companies rattle home all of the time?
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