October 22, 2007
Witch Fire Update
Comprehensive blog coverage CBS8 San Diego.
I once lived in the region residing in Escondido, San Marcos and Del Mar. When I read earlier that Del Mar was being evacuated I couldn't believe it. I also can't get a grip on how 350,000 people evacuated the area. I doubt that number was reached. These are Katrina numbers.
CBS8 reports the notice;
" DEL MAR MANDATORY EVACUATIONS
Evacuations have been ordered for the following areas: South of Del Dios Highway, north of Sorrento Valley Road and west of Black Mountain Road to the ocean. Evacuees are being advised to go to centers at Carlsbad High School, Encinitas Senior and Community Center and Qualcomm Stadium."
Speaking of Katrina, I am proud of my State. You don't hear crying by affected residents to the press that the government isn't doing enough for them. If you live in fire country and one buzzes your space it's understood. Through tragedy Californians buck up, count the pieces and rebuild. As long as family and friends are safe all else can be replaced. I've seen this all my life and have never heard anyone affected by wildfire in California blame the government for a natural disaster.
All I ever here is thank you to firefighters for their efforts!
On that subject firefighters are stretched thin, some going 24 hour shifts or more. Take a moment during the day tomorrow and offer a good thought for their safety.
Finally tonight it appears more than 1,000 homes have been lost between the fires in Arrowhead, San Diego County and Los Angeles County. Say a prayer for those families as well.
I once lived in the region residing in Escondido, San Marcos and Del Mar. When I read earlier that Del Mar was being evacuated I couldn't believe it. I also can't get a grip on how 350,000 people evacuated the area. I doubt that number was reached. These are Katrina numbers.
CBS8 reports the notice;
" DEL MAR MANDATORY EVACUATIONS
Evacuations have been ordered for the following areas: South of Del Dios Highway, north of Sorrento Valley Road and west of Black Mountain Road to the ocean. Evacuees are being advised to go to centers at Carlsbad High School, Encinitas Senior and Community Center and Qualcomm Stadium."
Speaking of Katrina, I am proud of my State. You don't hear crying by affected residents to the press that the government isn't doing enough for them. If you live in fire country and one buzzes your space it's understood. Through tragedy Californians buck up, count the pieces and rebuild. As long as family and friends are safe all else can be replaced. I've seen this all my life and have never heard anyone affected by wildfire in California blame the government for a natural disaster.
All I ever here is thank you to firefighters for their efforts!
On that subject firefighters are stretched thin, some going 24 hour shifts or more. Take a moment during the day tomorrow and offer a good thought for their safety.
Finally tonight it appears more than 1,000 homes have been lost between the fires in Arrowhead, San Diego County and Los Angeles County. Say a prayer for those families as well.
Labels: 2007 fire season, Witch Fire
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Prayer said....many times.
Have some family in Santee,SD and they're surounded, but safe, for now.
Surprised you don't have a ton of comments here, but good job on the updates.
Thanks,
Rov
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Have some family in Santee,SD and they're surounded, but safe, for now.
Surprised you don't have a ton of comments here, but good job on the updates.
Thanks,
Rov
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