My best Wishes for everyone in SoCal with the fires

[GalaxyBlue]

As an Escondido native, This is hitting close to home for me, And i hope our brothers and sisters in the path have ample time to protect their valuables.

It looks like Ranch Bernardo is the hardest hit from KFMB news...

Time to call my grandpa in the Hidden Meadows and make sure is is ok.

 

[FJR_pig]

And i hope our brothers and sisters in the path have ample time to protect their valuables.

WOOF!

A close friend and firefighter is on his way from Santa Barbara down to the San Diego area to work. Be safe!

 

[OrangevaleFJR]

best of luck to all, and help to those that need it!

 

[LDRydr]

I posted yesterday in another topic that my wife was flying out of San Diego yesterday. I was supposed to have been riding in the SPANK Rally but had to cancel out. She was going to fly down and visit friends in San Marcos while I rode the rally. She said traffic sucked getting to the airport but made it out ok. The friends she stayed with had other family members evacuated from their homes. Below are some pictures my wife took.

These were all taken from her friends backyard in San Marcos:

These were taken from the plane just after leaving San Diego about 2pm:

 

[wpbfjr]

found this on the bbc, anybody live near these 'stars'?

found this essentially current image on the nyt.com

this LINK is a google map with icons describing what is being done/available in the region...

same idea, different info presentation, maintained by LA Times

also indicates progression / location for those of us not there...

 

[madmike2]

The news is reporting that a couple of "stars" have lost their homes (I believe you were being facetious, but facts is facts!). The "castle" that belonged to Elvis Presley has burned but the firefighters and volunteers were able to save most of the irreplaceable memorabilia.

One report from San Diego is that 68,000 homes are threatened while being protected by 6,800 firefighters. Not-so-very-good odds. It is a truly sad and catastrophic event. Thankfully there has been only 1 death reported.

 

[wpbfjr]

The news is reporting that a couple of "stars" have lost their homes (I believe you were being facetious, but facts is facts!).

yes, i though it silly the bbc made reference to 'stars' homes, when there are so many more of us 'common men' at risk...

the more looking i did, the more solid info sites i found, and those brought it home to me...

so, i did start poking a stick, but hope i ended offering a hand...

dana

edit:

more recent image from SanDiego state:

 

[wheatonFJR]

My 79 year old dad and his wife live in Goleta...hope this doesn't affect him.

 

[feejer222]

Truly scary stuff. Just glad we don't have the problem. It seems to make the news from all around the world more often these days. I remember Sydney Australia being in a similar position not long ago.

Good luck to all concerned, even the 'stars'.

 

[madmike2]

Good luck to all concerned, even the 'stars'.

Well, in all seriousness, the rich and famous (stars) MIGHT get more attention in the beginning, but this devastation is so widespread it is waaayyy beyond that. Today I saw that one of the San Diego newscasters was broadcasting to the network from in front of his own burned-out home. That puts a more common "face" on it. Many people have lost(and will lose) their life's work and generations of memories in photos, heirlooms, etc. 'Tis a sad thing and its not over.

 

[Wicked Webby]

Hope everyone stays safe.

 

[FJR_pig]

Below are some pictures my wife took.

Wow, those are some amazing photos. They bring back some memories. About 5 years ago, I was in Bend for a motorcade when GW came to the area on a campaign stop. While riding home on my work bike (BMW, ugh), I rode through a section of US 20 that was closed to the public due to a large wildfire. There was a five mile stretch where the fire was on either side of the highway, right up to the shoulder, with firefighters working. It was surreal. I will never forget how black it was. I could see plenty far ahead, but it was like there was a pitch black ceiling immediately above the tree tops and this was on a crystal clear, blue sky day. The whole way through, I kept thinking "Geez, this was a great shortcut. Jason, you're a ******* and should have gone through Madras." I wanted to stop and snap some photos because the images were so crazy, but I was afraid of stopping. After I got through it, I had to continue home to Portland, which was another 100+ miles. Even after that long a ride at highway and I-5 speeds, I reaked of campfire. I had to wash my riding suit twice to get the odor out. The experience gave me great respect for the danger and damage from these fires.

 

[Huck Fonda]

Means we'll be checking air filters sooner than we expected, that's for sure. Bike's covered in soot from fires at least 20 miles away. Smells like a campfire, and even though the wid shifted (this morning) so that it was clear at home, it was dark and nasty by the time I got to work. The cars on the freeway stirring it all up...

Thing that pisses me off the most is that the one closest to where I live was arson. I know the firebug types are a little f'd in the head anyway, but seriously, when the forecasters are talking about particularly dry and powerful winds, you get out your matches??!!?? WTF is wrong with people? If they ever catch the arsonist, they should coat him is some slow burning grease and set him on fire. Damned fool would probably get off on it.

HERE'S TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF ALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENTS THAT ARE OUT THERE KILLING THEMSELVES TO PROTECT US!!!

Thank a fireman. I did this morning on the way in, pulled up next to a truck and thanked them and told them to keep up the good work.

 

[twowheelnut]

My 79 year old dad and his wife live in Goleta...hope this doesn't affect him.

Nope. We're clear except for the residual smoke and ash flowing back in. Our greatest problem here has been the ash from this summer's Zaca fire being kicked up and over the coastal range. At 79, your pops should stay indoors. Good news is that the winds are suppose to die off by tomorrow...

 

[TruWrecks]

Best of luck to everyone down there. Protect your lives first, then deal with the property issues. God Speed!

 

[feejer222]

Just watched a report on our satelite news channel. It's now the top story. It is terrible. So many people who's lives are destroyed. You really suffer with natural disasters over there, if its not floods or tornado's its fires. So sad.

 

[RonBB]

Best wishes to all of you there. Ron

 

[tcfjr]

After work, I parked my FJR in the driveway for about an hour until my wife got home, and wound up with a nice coating of ash:

Best wishes to everyone affected by the fires.

 

[wheatonFJR]

My 79 year old dad and his wife live in Goleta...hope this doesn't affect him.

Nope. We're clear except for the residual smoke and ash flowing back in. Our greatest problem here has been the ash from this summer's Zaca fire being kicked up and over the coastal range. At 79, your pops should stay indoors. Good news is that the winds are suppose to die off by tomorrow...

That's good news...