Malibu

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 11:40 PM

OK, I'm back.  Dinner was good.  Anybody ever had a Lobster BLT?  Interesting.  Didn't sound good but it was.  Anyway.  I'm going to put an update up in just a sec.

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 9:00 PM

I have not eaten at all today so I'm going to go grab a bite.  If they have wireless internet at the restaurant I'll update from the restaurant, if not.........  I'll be back in a bit.

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 8:58 PM -  INLAND EMPIRE

I just added more info to the Burn Report.  Check it on the menu to the left or for you lazy people you can just click here.

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 8:39 PM -  INLAND EMPIRE

Running Springs - Scanner reports put the head of the fire in Fredalba Canyon just north on Forestry Road 1N09. Winds across the mountains have significantly died down at this time. The fire is also moving up Keller Peak, according to RIMOFTHEWORLD.net's Dave Henderson. The fire behavior remains extreme, according to the US Forest Service Inciweb. More homes have been lost this evening. According to reports, many homes in the eastern half of Smiley Park were destroyed, including homes on Pine Cone Curve, Panorama Road and Winding Way.

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 8:33 PM -  INLAND EMPIRE & OC :)

 

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 8:28 PM -       LOS ANGELES

Ranch- Castaic	This fire has burned 47,240 acres since October 20 and is 10 percent contained. Fire is burning six miles north of Castaic in Los Angeles County. The communities of Fillmore, Piru, Ventura, and Ojai are currently threatened. Evacuations continue in Chiquito Canyon, Hasley Canyon, Val Verde, Hopper Canyon and toward Filmore. An evacuation center is available at Fillmore Veterans Memorial Building, 511 Second Street. Large animals can be evacuated to Ventura County Fairgrounds and small animals to Camarillo Animal Shelter. Three homes and four outbuildings have been destroyed. 500 residences, 50 commercial properties and 50 outbuildings are currently threatened. Three homes and four outbuildings have been destroyed. 1,264 personnel are assigned under U.S. Forest Service command including 80 CAL FIRE staff. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $4.5 million. Ranch Fire Information Line (626) 574-5208.
Magic- Valencia	This fire started at 2:15 p.m. October 22. 1200 acres have burned and the fire is 40 percent contained. 900 homes are threatened in the Santa Clarita and Simi Valley areas. 93 Los Angeles County firefighters are assigned to this fire. Magic Fire Information Line (323) 881-2411.
Meadow Ridge - Santa Clarita	Thie 20-acre fire began at 12:30 October 23 and is 50-percent contained. No communitiees are currently threatened. 182 firefighters are assigned to this fire under Los Angeles County command. Meadowridge Fire Information Line (323) 881-2411.
Buckweed- Agua Dulce	This fire has burned 37,800 acres and is 80 percent contained. The fire started October 21 and is burning at Mint Canyon Road and Sierra Highway in Los Angeles County toward Magic Mountain. Evacuations have been lifted for all areas except Bouquet Canyon. Communities of Santa Clarita, Castaic, Mint Canyon, and Bouquet Reservoir are still threatened. A partial road closure for Sierra Highway north from Soledad Canyon remains in effect. The Old Road at Valencia Boulevard is closed. Vasquez Canyon is open to residents only. 15 homes and 17 outbuildings have been destroyed and three homes have been damaged. 22 vehicles have also been destroyed. Three civilians and one firefighter have been injured. 1,157 firefighters are assigned including 213 CAL FIRE staff. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $2.5 million. Buckweed Fire Information Line (323) 881-2411
Session- LA County	The Session Fire is located in the in Porter Ranch area of Los Angeles County. The fire is at 35 acres. There are no power lines affected and no evacuations at this time.
Canyon- Malibu	This fire has burned 4,500 acres and is 75 percent contained. The fire started October 21 and is burning in Malibu Canyon south of Pacific Coast Highway in Los Angeles County. Six homes and two businesses have been destroyed. Nine homes and five businesses have been damaged. 600 residences, 200 commercial buildings, and 100 outbuildings are threatened. 500 homes have been evacuated. Mandatory evacuations are established in the following areas: Monte Nido, Malibu Colony, Malibu Rd., Sweetwater Canyon, Carbon Canyon, Carbon Mesa, Rambla Pacifica, Big Rock, Topanga Canyon, Powder Ranch Rd. and Monte Vista Dr. Voluntary evacuations were implemented for the following areas: Corral Canyon, Sunset Mesa, Topanga Canyon, and Old Topanga Canyon The following road closures are in effect: PCH between Topanga Canyon and Kanan-Dume Rd.; Malibu Canyon between PCH and Piuma Rd. Topanga Canyon and Mulholland Dr., Malibu Canyon at Civic Center, Malibu Canyon at Mulholland Dr., Carbon Canyon at PCH, PCH at Kanan Rd., Tuna at Saddlepeak, Kanan Rd. at Cornell, Big Rock at PCH, Los Flores at Rambla Pacifica (S/B Traffic), Old Topanga at Mulholland, Mulholland at Stunt Rd., Schuren at Stunt Rd. Evacuation centers established at Agoura High School and Palisades High School. Closures for 10/23/07 are in effect for Malibu High, Webster Elementary School, Point Dume Elementary School, Cabrillo and Topanga Elementary Schools. Three injuries have been reported. 398 personnel are assigned to this incident. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $4.2 million. Canyon Fire Information Line (323) 881-2411.

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 -  8:22 PM -      SAN DIEGO

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 -  8:04 PM -      SAN DIEGO

Ammo Fire
Camp Pendleton
San Diego County - This fire started at 11:49 a.m. October 23 and has burned 350 acres. Areas 50 and 53 on Camp Pendleton have been evacuated. Ammo Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160.

Wilcox Fire
Camp Pendleton
San Diego County - This 13-acre fire on Camp Pendleton currently threatens 100 residences. Wilcox Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160.
 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 8:00 PM

Sorry for the wait.  One of the down sides of this site is that old friends look you up and then contact you.  Then you want to have long conversations with them and catch up.  Sorry for the delay.  Not that I didn't want to talk to my old friend but it took me away from this for a time.

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:53 PM -       INLAND EMPIRE

I'm beginning to create an Inland Empire Burn Report.  I am recording all reports of houses burning and or not burning.  It may or not be accurate.  As we confirm these reports we will mark them as confirmed.  I want to make it clear that I have not seen these homes,  I just know that many people want this sort of thing and most news agency wont print it.  I'm not a normal news agency so I'm going to print it.  :)  I started it here and I'm building it more as we speak.  Hmmmm.  I guess we aren't speaking so let me change that to as you read.  (I hope you can read)

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:35 PM

John and Ken on KFI radio are talking calls about people's fire complaints.  I don't have time to call so I'm just going to complain here.  Why can't they have more reliable information.  Why isn't there one guy allowed to go into fire areas and take a count.  This house burned, This house didn't and then get that information out everywhere?  We need an official Ranger Al who has access to everywhere he or she needs to go.  I understand that they don't want people not evacuating and wondering around those areas BUT we wouldn't need to if they would officially do it for us.

Over a half of a million people sitting back wondering if they have a house stilll.  I am going to publish any information I get. I am just one guy but I'll try to get as much information out as possible.  Any info that you don't see published here, let me know and I will publish it so others can have the information.

The servers is getting pretty busy.  I'm getting hits from all around the world.  I hope they all speak English.  Sorry to complain for a bit but John and Ken made me start thinking. 

Another update in a sec.

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 -  6:22 PM -      SAN DIEGO

2 Small fires have started in Camp Pendleton area.  1 is burning brush and the other is near buildings. No evacuations have been called for yet.

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 -  5:50 PM -       LOS ANGELES

The Buckweed fire is 80% Contained!   More info to come.

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:24 PM -       INLAND EMPIRE

TAKEN FROM MY BACKYARD IN VICTORVILLE TOWARD THE ARROWHEAD FIRE.
CAN'T BELIEVE HOW BAD IT IS. BY MISTY SPILOTRO WARNER

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:44 PM

Gov. Schwarzenegger has asked federal authorities to issue a declaration of major disaster for California because of the increasing damage from the Southern California fires.

President Bush declared an emergency for California early today soon after a request from Schwarzenegger. That freed up federal money to aid state and local firefighting efforts.

A declaration of major disaster would release federal money for individual assistance, such as crisis counseling and low-interest loans. Schwarzenegger also requested money to mitigate fire hazards around the state.

In a letter to Nancy Ward, the regional director for the Federal Emergency Agency, Schwarzenegger said officials estimate that public assistance costs will substantially exceed $75 million.
 

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:24 PM -       INLAND EMPIRE

I have reports that there is a new fire in Colton Area.  More info to come.

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 -  5:22 PM -      SAN DIEGO

County officials released the names of five San Diego County residents who have died this week during the wildfires.

The list includes one death directly related to the fires, two that occurred during evacuation activities and two that happened after the people were evacuated.

Thomas James Varshock, 52, of Tecate, died on his property during the Harris Fire on Sunday.

Alla M. Robinson, 91, was an in-patient at Fallbrook Hospital who died of natural causes while in the process of being evacuated to Tri-City Medical Center on Monday.

Suzanne Elizabeth Casey, 62, died from a fall at a restaurant on Monday after being evacuated from her Rancho Bernardo home.

Donald Swarting, 92, died of natural causes at the Mount Miguel Covenant Village Nursing Home in Spring Valley on Tuesday after becoming unresponsive during the evacuation process.

June E. Brewer, 95, died of natural causes in her room at an Old Town hotel on Tuesday after being evacuated from her Rancho Bernardo home.

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 -  5:04 PM -      SAN DIEGO

The Harris Ranch fire had grown to 72,000 acres and was imminently threatening at least 1,500 homes, including 500 in the Lyons Valley community, said Holly Crawford, a spokeswoman with the county's Office of Emergency Services.

That's an increase of 2,000 acres since mid-day Tuesday, she said. Cal Fire officials were using aircraft to determine the latest perimeters of the fire, she said.

The wind had shifted slightly to the east and fire officials were concerned about the Deerhorn Valley and Lyons Valley communites, as well as the Otay Mesa area, Crawford said.

A total of five firefighters had been injured, including four with burns and one electrocution.

Of the four with burn injuries, two were in critical and two in serious condition. The electrocution victim was "okay," Crawford said.

Up to two civilians reported burn injuries today, for a total of 22 burn injuries so far, Crawford said.

Over the next 24 hours, Cal Fire officials said the fire could move into land owned by the U.S. Forest Service or the bureau of land management.

Homes that escaped the Harris fire Sunday along Honey Springs Road in Dearhorn Valley east of Jamul fell to its flames Tuesday.

Firefighters from as far away as Lake Tahoe fought against the fire, scrambling to pockets of burning brush and flaming homes.

Some homes they tried to save, while others were too consumed by fire to even try.

At one home, in the 2100 block of Honey Springs that had obviously burned earlier, heavy streams of water did nothing to quell the flames.

Fire spilled from under the eaves of the wood-framed house while ugly grey smoke billowed from roof vents. Firefighters had to work around the blackened debris left behind days earlier.

It was finally hopeless and they turned their water on a nearby propane tank.

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:01 PM -       INLAND EMPIRE

According to a utility employee in the Running Springs area, the fire has damaged homes on the following roads: Deep Creek Drive, Secret Drive, Encina Way, Chicago Drive, Old City Creek Road (from near Highway 330 and up), Knoll View Drive (1 or 2 homes lost), Nob Hill Court (1 home lost), Frebalba Road (homes lost on both sides by the Catholic Church), Circle View Drive, Valley View Drive, Camp Helendade (some structures), and Easy Drive. Many others areas were threatened according to the employee. "The fire is jumping around due to the winds. It looks like a war zone here."
 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 4:12 PM

Note to self.  This page is getting really long.  Do something about it when you have a spare minute.

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 4:27 PM -      ORANGE COUNTY

I know it probably really bugs the OC that I have them listed under Inland Empire most of the time so here's the first OC only post.  :)  At least 11 Orange County homes burned today and more than 2,200 were in immediate danger as flames as high as 75 feet devastated the rural canyons that abut the Cleveland National Forest.
 

Modjeska Canyon erupts in flames near Santiago Canyon Road. The Santiago fire has charred more than 18,000 acres since it started Sunday afternoon.

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 -  4:30 PM -      SAN DIEGO

City officials said no further donations need to be dropped off at Qualcomm Stadium unless requested.  Thanks to all those who have dropped items off.  If you want to drop me off a taco, please do.  I'm getting hungry.  :)

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 4:27 PM -       INLAND EMPIRE

The Living Desert will give temporary refuge to animals from a wildlife sanctuary and rehabilitation center in the San Bernardino mountains threatened by the Grass Valley Fire, officials said today.

The Palm Desert zoo will take in as many animals as possible from Wildhaven Ranch near Big Bear, including bears, mountain lions and bald eagles, according to spokeswoman Cate Ervin.

The 35-acre nonprofit ranch for endangered and indigenous wild animals in the San Bernardino mountains is located in the fire-threatened community of Cedar Glen.
 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 4:12 PM

Federal officials have designated March Air Reserve Base in Moreno Valley as primary headquarters for FEMA operations during the Southern California firestorms, Paul McHale, assistant defense secretary for homeland defense, announced during a briefing at the Pentagon Tuesday.

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 4:10 PM -       INLAND EMPIRE

Riverside's Press is reporting:

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is inviting residents to call 211 for fire-related information.

The information from the United Way includes road conditions, road closures, evacuation locations and shelter information related to the destructive wildfires ravaging mountain communities.

The line will contain limited fire information and phone numbers, officials said.
 

At 2:35 p.m., fire raced up a ridge toward several homes on Bluebird Drive, just south of Highway 18 near Running Springs.

The flames chewed through trees and heavy brush to be within 100 yards of the houses. Helicopters attacked the fire with water drops, hitting the flames and the homes.

Just before 3 p.m., a small car pulled out of the driveway of one of the homes.
The flames surrounded the homes. The choppers kept dropping water amid gusting wind.

Homes are burning in the communities of Fredalba and Smiley Park south of Lake Arrowhead.

The Slide Fire has spread from Green Valley Lake, through Running Springs and across Highway 18 and Highway 330. Flames have destroyed several structures along Highway 330 on City Creek, said U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman Veronica Magnuson.

It is unclear how many homes burned in the Fredalba area, Magnuson said. Overnight, 100 homes burned along Highway 18 in Running Springs at Hilltop Boulevard and are threatening the business district. About 2,000 firefighters are battling that and the Grass Valley Fire.

Flames are pushing south toward Highland and to the west toward Lake Arrowhead.

The blaze is about five miles north of Highland. There have been voluntary evacuations requested in the city.

RotW.net is reporting::  Running Springs - According to John Miller from the US Forest Service, there is now a mandatory evacuation for all communities between Crestline and the Big Bear Dam. Cedarpines Park and Valley of Enchantment are still under a voluntary evacuation. Miller stated that the fire is now hitting Nob Hill. He was not sure if Pali Mountain Camp was damaged. There is active structure protection in Rimwood Ranch. Structures were reported burning at the top of Live Oak Drive and Poplar.

There are reports that the fire is making a run toward the Castle in Fredalba. Structures were reported to be on fire along Willow Drive and Poplar Drive in the western end of Running Springs.

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 3:35 PM -       INLAND EMPIRE

Crestline still has power.  The skys are dark and hard to tell what's going on.  If you are still up in the area, let me know what's going on.

Grass Valley Fire Update- This fire has burned 1,000 acres northwest of Lake Arrowhead. 113 structures have been lost, and more than 1500 homes remain threatened. There are mandatory evaucations for all areas north of Hwy 189 (includes North Bay Dr. and Grass Valley Rd.), North of Lake Arrowhead Dam on Hwy 173, and all of Twin Peaks. Also Crestline, Lake Gregory and Rimforest. Voluntary evacuations remain in effect for th remainder of Lake Arrowhead, Cedar Glen, Valley of Enchantment, and Cedar Pines Park. State Highway 18 is closed from 40th/Waterman to the Big Bear Dam, State Highway 330 is closed at Highland to Hwy 18, State Highway 138 is closed at State Highway 173. Residents may leave via these highways, but will not be allowed back into these areas.
Grass Valley Fire Information Line (909) 383-5688.
 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 -  3:30 PM -      SAN DIEGO

Witch Fire- This fire has burned 200,000 acres and is 1 percent contained. 500 homes, 100 commercial properties, and 50 outbuildings have been destroyed. 250 homes, 75 commercial properties and 50 outbuildings have been damaged. 5,000 residences, 1,500 commercial properties, and 300 outbuildings are currently threatened. Mandatory evacuations are in place for the communities of Scripps Ranch, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Valley Center, San Marcos, and Rancho Santa Fe. Seven firefighters have been injured on this fire. A CAL FIRE Incident Command Team is in command of this incident with 1,492 firefighters assigned. Wildcat Canyon is closed. Highway 67 is closed from Poway to Ramona. Witch Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160.

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 -  2:55 PM

Request- I am looking for people to work with me on this site.  I don't feel I can give each area the attention it needs.  When I'm looking for information on San Diego, I'm neglecting LA and IE, etc.  If there is anyone out there who wants to look for information on a particular fire or area and get that information to me, it will help more people quicker.  Let me know if you want to help out.

For the latest stats that I know, look on our stats pages.

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 -  1:45 PM -      SAN DIEGO

Here is an updated list of highway closures from the California Department of Transportation, including some closures that have been extended and others that are back on the list after being briefly reopened:

Northbound and southbound ramps to Mission Road/Mission Avenue, north Escondido.
State Route 76, between Mission Road and Old Highway 395
State Route 76 between Pauma Reservation and State Route 79 State Route 67, between Scripps Poway Parkway and Highland Valley Road State Route 78, between Haverford Road and Santa Ysabel at Route 79 State Route 79, between Route 78 and Route 76
State Route 94, between Steele Canyon Road and Forest Gate, just east of Route 188.
Road closure updates are available by telephone at 511.
 

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 -  2:51 PM

President Bush coming to California

“The president wants to travel to California to witness firsthand what the people there are going through with these wildfires,” White House press secretary Dana Perino said. “He wants to ensure that the state and local governments are getting what they need from the federal government and he wants to make sure to deliver a message in person to the victims that he has them in his thoughts and prayers.”

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 2:51 PM -       INLAND EMPIRE

A flare up of the Slide Fire was spotted around 1:45 p.m. today south of the community of Running Springs near a cluster of homes on Iris Way.

Within minutes, helicopters began making water drops in the area, apparently beating back the flames. Some structures were damaged in south of Highway 18 between Running Springs and Smiley Park.

The winds in Running Springs remained erratic but steady. A large plumes of smoke surrounded Running Springs on all sides. But yet, clear skies could be seen directly above the community.

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 2:48 PM -       INLAND EMPIRE

ROTW.net is reporting: Firefighters have begun evacuating 27 patients from Mountains Community Hospital in Lake Arrowhead. The fire is reportedly an imminent threat to Pali Mountain Camp. Fire officals are now concerned that the Slide Fire will make a run toward Lake Arrowhead and Cedar Glen this afternoon, according to reports.

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 2:19 PM -       INLAND EMPIRE

Riverside's Press Enterprise is reporting:

Reverse 911 calls are made to Highland

The U.S. Forest Service has called for voluntary evacuations for the city of Highland due to increasing flames moving south of Running Springs.

A reverse 911 call was placed to all Highland residents advising there was pending danger from the Slide fire moving southwest from Highway 18 and Highway 330.

There is no immediate threat been high winds have been pushing the fire southwest of Running Springs through Fredalba and Smiley Park.

Evacuation centers have been established at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino and the Victorville Fairgrounds, 14800 7th Street in Victorville.

New fire reported north of Lake Arrowhead

Firefighters are responding to a new fire, north of Lake Arrowhead, near Cedar Glen.

Flames were reported near the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints off Highway 173, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The fire is burning along Yosemite and Yellowstone drives.

Firefighters are still responding to the scene, but the California Highway Patrol is reporting several structures are in danger.

Fire officials said the fire is unlikely part of the nearby Grass Valley fire burning on the western side of Lake Arrowhead and The Grass Valley Creek.
 

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 2:00 PM -       INLAND EMPIRE

RimoftheWorld.net:  Running Springs - Combined fires now over 5,000 acres. According to witnesses, firefighters in Running Spring are making a stand at Hunsacker Drive to prevent the fire from spreading further eastward. The fire has reportedly spread down Highway 330 to within one-and-a-half miles of the City Creek Ranger Station. It is also burning up hill and up wind slowly toward Fredalba Trail and Smiley Park.

Reports indicate that more than half of the homes in Fedalba have burned. There are new reports of a large spot fire in the North Shore area of Lake Arrowhead. The 50 by 50 foot spot was contained by fire crews. An arson investigator is responding to the scene. A witness saw a red truck in the area near the Baptist Church shortly before the fire started.

The fire activity in the Running Springs area is continuing to challenge firefighters. The DC-10 Air Tanker has made two runs, dropping retardant ahead of the fire in order to slow its progress. Spot fires have been reported throughout the area. Areas to the south and west of Downtown Running Springs are the most threatened at this time, with active fire in many communities. To the west, patrols are being sent to the Cedar Glen area to scout how far west the fire is progressing.


 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 -  1:45 PM -      SAN DIEGO

Witch Fire- This fire has burned 165,000 acres uncontained. 500 homes, 100 commercial properties, and 50 outbuildings have been destroyed. 250 homes, 75 commercial properties and 50 outbuildings have been damaged. 5,000 residences, 1,500 commercial properties, and 300 outbuildings are currently threatened in the communities of San Diego, Poway, Ramona, Escondido, Lakeside, Valley Center, San Marcos, and Rancho Santa Fe. Seven firefighters have been injured on this fire. A CAL FIRE Incident Command Team is in command of this incident with 1,492 firefighters assigned. Wildcat Canyon is closed. Highway 67 is closed from Poway to Ramona. Witch Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160.

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 -  1:45 PM -       LOS ANGELES

Canyon Fire, Malibu - This fire has burned 4,400 acres and is fifteen percent contained. The fire started October 21 and is burning in Malibu Canyon south of Pacific Coast Highway in Los Angeles County. Six homes and two businesses have been destroyed. Nine homes and five businesses have been damaged. 600 residences, 200 commercial buildings, and 100 outbuildings are threatened. 500 homes have been evacuated.

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 -  1:45 PM -       INLAND EMPIRE

Walker Fire - Northwest of Arrowhead - This fire burned 160 acres northwest of Lake Arrowhead in San Bernardino County and is now 100% contained. The evacuation center is now closed. Four engines remain on scene. Walker Fire Information line (909) 383-5688.

Martin Fire- This fire in the San Bernardino National Forest began at 9 a.m. October 23 and has burned 75 acres. It is 20 percent contained. 23 engines, 2 bulldozers, and a fire crew strike team are battling this fire. 50 homes are currently threatened and one home has been damaged. Martin Fire Information line (909) 383-5688.

Slide Fire - This fire has burned 8,500 acres at Green Valley Lake near Running Springs in San Bernardino County. More than 100 homes have burned and 400 continue to be threatened. Mandatory evacuations are in place for Green Valley Lake, Arrow Bear, and Running Springs. All roads into the mountain communities are closed. 17 engines and five water tenders are currently assigned to this fire. Slide Fire Information Line (909) 383-5688.

 

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 -  1:29 PM

Sorry for the delay.  I had to go do something.  I'll be updating this site momentarily. Stay Tuned!

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 -  10:52 AM -       INLAND EMPIRE

 

The New fire is being call Poomacha Fire.  The fire started October 23 as a structure fire on the Lajolla Indian Reservation. It has burned 1,000 acres. Evacuations are in progress along the Highway 76 Corridor. Poomacha Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160.

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 -  8:29 AM -       INLAND EMPIRE

Fire has not entered Arrowbear as of 8 a.m. but it can be seen approaching a ridge north of the community.

For the moment, Victorville and Redlands fire crews are holding the line at Whispering Pines Drive at Encina Way.

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 -  8:15 AM -       SAN DIEGO