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July 05, 2008

Basin Complex Fire Update July 5

 
The fire is at 68,000 + acres with containment under 10% as the fire begins day 15. The fire is actively burning on all fronts including a western front that includes the town of Big Sur. Twenty homes have burned, dozens more have been successfully defended against the fire.
Three hundred additional firefighters have joined the battle. Just under 2,000 firefighters are now assigned to the Basin Fire.

One local blog posted notes from a conversation with fire command last night. At that meeting Basin command stated they are content to let the fire's southeast flank join with the Indians Fire.
This makes sense as the limited resources are needed along Highway One to protect the homes and businesses in town. So far the fire has been kept away from the west side of the highway.


Fallout from the arrest of a local resident has stirred discussion among locals. Frustration is mounting as the fire drags on. Some misplaced anger is directed at fire command. These are normal reactions by people under stress.

One concern I have for firefighters and the numerous residents who stayed behind, despite the evacuation orders is the effects of prolonged exposure to smoke. Firefighters work twelve hour shifts on the Basin so at least they can decompress and sleep away from the toxic smoke.

Residents who decided to stay have been under the smoke for two weeks now. Take a look at the webcam at Nepenthe in Big Sur. That's not fog in the image, it's smoke and it's been that way for two weeks now.

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Posted by: retired cap mike: 8:48 AM


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i am suffering from internal poison oak from the smoke. I may be a sensitive type but can attest to the hidden dangers of being in the smoke.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : July 05, 2008 10:44 AM
 
I really hope that everyone stays as healthy as possible... I'm currently on the central coast (near SLO) and the smoke is not too thick, but the smell is undeniable, and the affects of just a small amount are definitely felt.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : July 05, 2008 1:51 PM
 
I respect the desire of folks to stand and fight for their homes. Wouldn't it be better to allow them to do so and let them leave the fire area and return as the other fire fighters do? They fight for their homes and the homes of their friends and neighbors.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : July 06, 2008 5:25 AM
 
Check out the L.A.Times front page article on 7/7/8. It's too bad that this article was printed, possibly giving a bad idea to some other wackos out there. It's anarchy when residents start fires that could get out-of-control and hurt fire fighters or damage other people's properties. The fire department needs to do some P.R. work to combat this article. Let's have more respect for the fire fighters and sheriff department for doing their professional jobs.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : July 07, 2008 1:51 PM
 
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