Author Topic: San Diego Fire (Read 824 times)

BlueJ1 · « **on:** October 22, 2007, 09:27:39 AM »

The way the news makes it out to be most of the San Diego area is on fire. Have 7 large fires burning. The sky is filled with smoke and you can smell it. Woke up around 0530 and found dust and ash on my truck.

The city is closing schools. School districts around the area are closed.

Funny thing is this time last year I was deep in snow in the freezing cold with not power after a freak snow/ice storm hit Buffalo. Now Im in the exact opposite position with fire.

I'll put up some pictures later.

My first forest fire. (I think its called a forest fire, or its a brush fire. Not really sure seeing that Ive never been in this situation.)

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/10/22/wildfire.ca/index.html#cnnSTCText

Ack-Ack · « **Reply #1 on:** October 22, 2007, 12:27:49 PM »

In case you didn't know, San Diego burns down about every 3-5 years. It's about time for it to happen again, it's been about 4 years since the last time half of San Diego went down in flames.

ack-ack

texasmom · « **Reply #2 on:** October 22, 2007, 01:27:26 PM »

Be safe:)

BlueJ1 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 22, 2007, 01:53:58 PM »

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Originally posted by Ack-Ack
In case you didn't know, San Diego burns down about every 3-5 years. It's about time for it to happen again, it's been about 4 years since the last time half of San Diego went down in flames.

ack-ack

I did not know that. Before I came here I had no urge to ever come to this state. So I knew minimal facts about it.

BlueJ1 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 22, 2007, 01:56:45 PM »

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Originally posted by texasmom
Be safe:)

Yes ma'am.

The DoD is sending us out to help as much as we can. Our helicopters cant help much because of the high winds. But the rest of us will be working with the evacuees and cleanup. I'll probally end up handing out cookies and milk to kids at the stadium.

texasmom · « **Reply #5 on:** October 22, 2007, 04:13:36 PM »

Oh, my folks live there ~ they just moved there. Wonder how they'll fare each year with the constant fires y'all have there.

B17Skull12 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 22, 2007, 04:20:20 PM »

the whole of southern california is burning. San Diego and LA and the IE. It doesn't matter. These are some of the worst winds i have ever seen down here in southern California. Freaking big rig blew over right in front of me otw to school today.

midnight Target · « **Reply #7 on:** October 22, 2007, 04:21:24 PM »

Whenever the Santana Winds blow and the humidity reaches single digits some idiot thinks it's a good time to light a match.

B17Skull12 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 22, 2007, 05:26:47 PM »

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Originally posted by midnight Target
Whenever the Santana Winds blow and the humidity reaches single digits some idiot thinks it's a good time to light a match.

yea isn't that the truth.

BlueJ1 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 22, 2007, 07:03:40 PM »

Off for the night now. Cant believe some of the things I saw. Very sobering.

Radio said atleast one fire was caused by arson.

Glad I washed my truck this weekend. Its covered in ash now. Guess I have better things to worry about tho.

Kalifornia has to be the most effed up state. Mudslides, earth quakes, fires, avalanches, riots, flooding, pollution. Jebuz hates california.

BlueJ1 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 22, 2007, 09:13:18 PM »

Heres some pictures of smoke from fire to the South East. Also a tent city being set up in the baseball field behind my barracks for evacuees.

Maverick · « **Reply #11 on:** October 22, 2007, 09:31:38 PM »

My brother lives in Chula Vista right next to the reservoir there. I haven't heard from him since the fire started. I don't know if his phone or internet is still functional. I know they wanted the cell capacity left clear for fire use.

Hornet33 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 22, 2007, 09:31:54 PM »

You just know someone that ends up in that tent city is going to throw a hissy because it's right across the street from the "swastika" building right??? I hope it doesn't happen but somehow I just have this feeling some idiot will be on CNN talking about how their house got burned down and now they have to stay in a tent next to that building and because of that the government now owes them something.

Maybe I'm getting cynical in my old age but I'm almost willing to put money on it.

On a brighter note though..BlueJ my friend. Being involved in a humanitarian mission can be a huge pain. Your dealing with allot of hurt people, emotionally and financially and I know it's not easy. Been there myself on several ocassions during my career. Only advice I can give you is to work hard, try to listen to what the affected people are telling you, and be a strong shoulder for them to lean on. You have to remember that they are just ordinary people thrust into an abnormal situation. Be strong for them and do whatever you can to help them. Don't treat them like a number, treat them like a family member. While your in the middle of it, it sucks, but six months from now you'll look back on it and be proud of yourself for doing what you could to help.

BlueJ1 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 22, 2007, 09:34:46 PM »

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Originally posted by Maverick
My brother lives in Chula Vista right next to the reservoir there. I haven't heard from him since the fire started. I don't know if his phone or internet is still functional. I know they wanted the cell capacity left clear for fire use.

Sir, As far as I know Chula hasn't been evacuated yet. Sorry I cant offer more information. I'll try to find out more about Chula tomorrow for you.

BlueJ1 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 22, 2007, 09:40:43 PM »

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Originally posted by Hornet33
You just know someone that ends up in that tent city is going to throw a hissy because it's right across the street from the "swastika" building right??? I hope it doesn't happen but somehow I just have this feeling some idiot will be on CNN talking about how their house got burned down and now they have to stay in a tent next to that building and because of that the government now owes them something.

Maybe I'm getting cynical in my old age but I'm almost willing to put money on it.

On a brighter note though..BlueJ my friend. Being involved in a humanitarian mission can be a huge pain. Your dealing with allot of hurt people, emotionally and financially and I know it's not easy. Been there myself on several ocassions during my career. Only advice I can give you is to work hard, try to listen to what the affected people are telling you, and be a strong shoulder for them to lean on. You have to remember that they are just ordinary people thrust into an abnormal situation. Be strong for them and do whatever you can to help them. Don't treat them like a number, treat them like a family member. While your in the middle of it, it sucks, but six months from now you'll look back on it and be proud of yourself for doing what you could to help.

Already had a few civilians ask me if that was the "swastika" building as I was getting out of my truck to go up to my room. People alreayd taking pictures of it.

Thankyou very much sir

Ive been in blizzards and such that involved the National Guard. I remember how hard they worked for me and my family. Im trying to return the favor to others. Its odd how you take a bunch of teenage boys. Usually joking, making fun of eachother all the time, and complaining and put them in this kind of environment. We grow up fast.