Calif. Widfires '09

The fire cam has come to a end...Why you ask? Because for the first time in almost a week, there is no glow outside my window, and no smoke to block the stars.

There was a bit of flames on the hill, but with some clear skies, the choppers jumpped on doing water drops into the night tonight. It appears the worst is over.

Latest stats:
•Containment: 22%
•Acres:127,513 acres at this time.
•Fire Behavior: Fire behavior is extremely active with rapid rates of spread and flame lengths up to 80 feet.
•Cause: Under investigation
•62 structures have been destroyed
•2 Firefighter fatalities
•3 Civilian injuries (burns)

...The latest stats and news...

...The State is now down to 5 major fires...Thanks to our Fire Fighters...

"140,150-Acre Station Fire 22 Percent Contained
Officials Say Blaze Was Started By Humans"
http://cbs2.com/local/containment.Fire.Watch.2.1158748.html

...The Governator discusses on scene today's stats, video update with the Mayor...
http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=113084@kcbs.dayport.com

(as of 8:35 a.m.)
http://www.fire.lacounty.gov/
# Last night's operating period yielded sucessfull fire operation and continued line construction.
# Containment: 22%
# Acres:140,150 acres at this time.
# Fire Behavior: Fire behavior is extremely active with rapid rates of spread and flame lengths up to 80 feet.
# Cause: Under investigation
# 92 structures have been destroyed

* 62 Residents
* 3 Commercials
* 27 others

# 4128 personnel deployed on incident
# 2 Firefighter fatalities
# 6 injuries

(Per video update)
# 12,500 homes threatened
# 92 destroyed
# 1,800 evacuated but are moving back home


"LA fire choking Denver"
http://www.knx1070.com/Smoke-From-LA-Fires-Choking-Denver/5134859

DENVER (AP) -- Wildfires burning in California, Utah and western Colorado have made Colorado's air hazy, clouded mountain views — and prompted advisories from state health officials.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Safety Tuesday advised young people, the elderly and those with heart disease and respiratory illnesses to stay inside if visibility was less than five miles in their neighborhoods. The areas affected the most are northwest and north-central Colorado.

Health officials say the highest concentrations of fine particulates that can cause health problems are generally north of Interstate 70 and as far east as the Front Range. They say the smoke should gradually diminish Tuesday evening.

...A couple of air assault videos...
http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/news/local/Air_Tanker_Drops_Water_on_Mt_Wilson_20090901

http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/news/local/Station_Fire_Air_Tanker_Video_20090831

...The largest fire in LA County history is still going strong but they are getting a grasp on it...:biggthump

Station Fire Continues To Threaten 10,200 Homes
144,743-Acre Blaze Now 38 Percent Contained
http://cbs2.com/local/containment.Fire.Watch.2.1161197.html

...The Oak Glenn (Pendleton) fire is 100% contained...
http://cbs2.com/local/Oak.Glen.fire.2.1162070.html

...On a side note, Michael Jackson will be laid to rest this evening in Glendale...
http://cbs2.com/entertainment/michael.jackson.burial.2.1161890.html

..The news mentioned that they have a no fly zone over the area for the funeral..:scratch:..I'm really not sure how they would be able to get pictures from a helicopter thru the smoke...

...Tonight has a bunch of fire news..

Fallen Fire Fighters Public Memorial plans...(video)
http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=113254@kcbs.dayport.com

Super Scoopers Battle New Fire in Palos Verdes...
http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-palos-verdes-fire,0,3310400.story

Fire Officials: Station Wildfire Caused by Arson...
http://www.ktla.com/news/landing-fires/ktla-angeles-fire,0,4946523.story

Pasadena Residents discuss fire (video)
http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=113255@kcbs.dayport.com

Station Fire:
Incident Information -- As of 8:50 p.m. (09/03/2009)

* Last night's operating period yielded sucessful fire operation and continued line construction.
* Containment: 38%
* Acres:147,418 acres at this time.
* Fire Behavior: The fire was very active today. Extreme fire behavior was observed when the winds and slopes came into alignment.
* Cause: Arson
* 94 structures have been destroyed
o 64 Residents
o 3 Commercials
o 27 others
* 2 Firefighter fatalities
* 7 injuries

Yeah nothing like coming back into the Greater LA area this morning for a delivery in Fontucky :. And seeing the wall of smoke and ash as i approached the Sunland Blvd. exit on the 210 fwy.

Been coughing up Ash Balls ever since

Made me wish i still was in Oregon...72 degrees rain but the air was breathable tho.

...Welcome home Cyber...

...I was in Chino this a.m. and I swear it was like breathing in an ashtray...

...The good news is, it will be under 100 starting tomorrow but the high humidity will stay around...They actually had a freak storm pop up yesterday afternoon from the 215 to the 15 and a funnel cloud in Perris..

cybergasm said:

And seeing the wall of smoke and ash as i approached the Sunland Blvd. exit on the 210 fwy.

Been coughing up Ash Balls ever since

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Hey! That's my hood your complaining about:

Actually, I'm more off of Lowell Ave. anyway

...We have a new fire this a.m. by the Main Divide Rd. at Ortega Highway...
http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=113297@kcbs.dayport.com

Fire Fighters pay tribute to their fallen brothers...
http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=113292@kcbs.dayport.com

Station Fire Ruled Arson, Homicide Probe Launched
http://cbs2.com/local/containment.Fire.Watch.2.1163650.html

Stic-o said:

Hey! That's my hood your complaining about:

Actually, I'm more off of Lowell Ave. anyway

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Wow i knew you were up in that area but did not realized you were that close to the offices of the company i am working for now days (Foothill Blvd. between Lowell and Pennsylvania) and yes i am up there quite frequently picking up checks and dropping off my paperwork

cybergasm said:

Wow i knew you were up in that area but did not realized you were that close to the offices of the company i am working for now days (Foothill Blvd. between Lowell and Pennsylvania) and yes i am up there quite frequently picking up checks and dropping off my paperwork

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I should get all your stuff together for you to pick up one day then:

Stic-o said:

I should get all your stuff together for you to pick up one day then:

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yea that would be nice since Truckhaven is coming up soon too

Well I just got home from the Station fire, and it's looking better but not great. Currently the plan is to try and hold it south of Hwy 138, and west of I 15. It came at us hard the day before yesterday, and managed to jump Hwy. 2 again, but calmed down until today when it made a another push to the north above whats known as three points.

These 16-18 hr. x 12 days took a toll, so I'm off to bed for my one day off. I will say that coming home with 4 out of the 5 fires we were assigned to being out is a pretty good record/feeling for now...

Everyone stay safe as the Santa Anna season is just around the corner.

...It's times like these that I don't envy your job at all...You be careful and stay safe too...

Here we go again...

Fillmore
http://cbs2.com/local/Fillmore.fire.brush.2.1200537.html

..and there's a couple smaller ones burning in the IE.

...I've been in Newport beach for the last 2 weeks and it's been about 80*....I went to Hemet yesterday and when I left today, it was a coll 101*...On the way home all I could see was brown smoke and sure enough, there was a fire off the 91 between the 15 and La Sierra...

...The closer I got to home the browner it got..I believe it was about 100* at home...I have a feeling this will go on way past the first TH run this year...

Tbars4 said:

...I've been in Newport beach for the last 2 weeks and it's been about 80*


I have a feeling this will go on way past the first TH run this year...

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Been hanging out with Sam Lately ?:

let just hope that were not surrounded by fires like that one time Truckhaven

...I just got back out to Hemet and it seems a fire just popped up over by Banning...Honestly, I can't see what the heck can burn out here as it is nothing but hills and rocks...

...Just found it...It's Yucaipa that's on fire...
http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=114840@kcbs.dayport.com

...And from where I am at...


...And the Fillmore fire is 40% contained...They say it started by spontaneous combustion...
http://cbs2.com/local/Fillmore.fire.brush.2.1201966.html

...Yucaipa teen arrested for arson...
http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=114885@kcbs.dayport.com

...More on the Fillmore fire (video)
http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=114838@kcbs.dayport.com

...I went home yesterday again from Hemet...There was a fire burning in Murrietta which was seen from Hemet but quickly put out...

...There is a new fire that was just reported in Lancaster..
http://cbs2.com/firewatch/fire.brusher.brush.2.1209633.html

...There is a new smaller fire in Montecito heights..
http://cbs2.com/firewatch/wildfire.brush.fire.2.1209388.html

...The Guiberson fire is 75% contained (spontaneous combustion)
http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=115017@kcbs.dayport.com

...And be prepared to pay more for gas as one of the refineries caught fire this a.m....
http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=115028@kcbs.dayport.com