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Title: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: Ron on November 12, 2018, 02:19:37 PM
Been a whirlwind of a weekend for many of us here in the Western San Fernando Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Malibu areas. Started Thursday evening with winds of up to 50 miles an hour, spewing the fires all over the place, and moving fast.   Jumped the freeway (101) around Thursday at 3am, and jsut kept going to the ocean (Malibu).    

Thursday late night, around 12:30am, we got a call from our in-laws that the entire community was out of power, and they needed to evacuate (Fire Line on the Ridge), and they stayed with us for 3 days - went home yesterday.  Their house is fine. So is ours.

We live on the border of West Hills, in Woodland Hills, next to Hidden Hills.  We are under evacuation both nights, but not mandatory like others were, so we stayed. Friday night crazy smoky, but all good (did not turn on any vents or heater or air).  

These pictures were from Friday evening on the way home, and that is Castle Peak, where we go hiking a lot (there is a cave there that we like to go to)

By Sunday, the fires that you see here were out, except in Bell Canyon, where a few houses went down.  They are still not allowed to go in the area about a half mile away from us, and today, because of hot spots and another fire near Simi Valley, only to get essential items.  

Today is Veterans Day out here, so schools are closed, but for us, with the Santa Ana winds blowing, there is still a threat, although by tomorrow, it should be better in our area.



But very minimal loss of life here in Southern California, 2 people.  Unlike the craziness of the Northern California fire, which devastated the town. We were lucky. We lost the old sets of where they filmed M.A.S.H and also the western town where they filmed Dr. Quinn/Westworld, but in the end, this is just property, not lives.  We never lost power at our house, but so many friends did, as well as 250,000 evacuated.  And cell powers are burned.  For those that had T-Mobile out here, the entire region was out Friday afternoon until Saturday or longer. No service, nothing, which they did not expect either.





Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: LittleJ on November 12, 2018, 02:23:20 PM
Trump doesnt care about California.
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: oldtimer1 on November 12, 2018, 02:33:13 PM
Trump doesnt care about California.

It's Trump's fault right?   ::)
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: Hypertrophy on November 13, 2018, 07:54:29 AM
Trump doesnt care about California.

Instead of responding to Ron and offering your support, you jump right into political bullshit. That is why you are one of the worst posters on here.
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: stuntmovie on November 13, 2018, 08:15:21 AM
RON, Thanks for the above update!

I've been calling family members daily who have a home by Ventura Blvd and Topanga Canyon Road and they told me that the fire was like a horse-shoe surroinding their place ... but six blocks away  ... so based on that conversation ... they were fortunate.

What was rhe damage to the west side of Topanga Canyon? I believe that the "Barbarian Brothers" (old name) have or had a home towards the top but on the west side of that canyon.

And  how far down the side of Topanga towards the freeway did that fire reach?

Everson had one of the larger homes along that side of Topanga (the home with all the cactus plants on both sies of the road thnks to  Keff ) whch he sold a while back.

Did the fire spread that far?

Did that great Mexican restaurant in Calabasas suffer any damage!?

Good to hear that all is well with you and your family! And thanks for the update!

Is there any possuble solution to prevent this catastrophy from re-occuring?
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: stuntmovie on November 13, 2018, 08:22:28 AM
One more question >>> RON, Does anyone have any idea how this fire started yet?
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: Mothballs on November 13, 2018, 08:40:53 AM
There’s already a thread called Malibu Wildfire. Mods, please merge the threads and ban the OP.  ;D
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: Kwon on November 13, 2018, 10:47:46 AM
Instead of responding to Ron and offering your support, you jump right into political bullshit. That is why you are one of the worst posters on here.

Ron should ban that sourpuss afflicted with neegulitis already.
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: stuntmovie on November 13, 2018, 11:20:26 AM
MOTH, That other fire site is all about trannies with very lttle info and updates regarding the present situation.
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: LittleJ on November 13, 2018, 11:44:19 AM
Instead of responding to Ron and offering your support, you jump right into political bullshit. That is why you are one of the worst posters on here.

Hypertrophy? I've never heard of you. Fuck Ron! Besides fuckface I live here in California. Many of my relatives live here and your criminal president doesn't give a shit about anyone.

Ron should ban that sourpuss afflicted with neegulitis already.

Hey my favorite Asian immigrant
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: mryorkielover on November 13, 2018, 12:45:41 PM
This is all Self Inflicted by CA.

CA Gov. Jerry Brown Vetoed 2016 Wildfire Management Bill While CA Burned

https://canadafreepress.com/article/ca-gov.-jerry-brown-vetoed-2016-wildfire-management-bill-while-ca-burned




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Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: Montague on November 13, 2018, 04:44:23 PM
Trump doesnt care about California.


Are you insinuating that Trump is somehow "responsible" for the fires?
Or, is he not doing enough to extinguish them?

How would you like Trump to satisfactorily address this situation?
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: chaos on November 13, 2018, 06:03:31 PM
Trump doesnt care about California.
Neither do the demoncrats in charge of Commiefornia.
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: Ron on November 13, 2018, 07:22:24 PM
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What was the damage to the west side of Topanga Canyon?

A lot - it is said that 70% of the Santa Monica Mountains burned.  I know that the where we hike, Malibu State Creek Park, Reagan Ranch, Paramount Ranch trails all were burned, but we have not seen it, just heard. It is probably the worst fire in that region in history.

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Everson had one of the larger homes along that side of Topanga

Yes, I have been to that house a few times when he had it.  I don't think the fire went that far at all, he lives closer to the San Fernando Valley, not really up in the mountains.

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Is there any possible solution to prevent this catastrophe from re-occurring? RON, Does anyone have any idea how this fire started yet?

I think this was caused by an explosion or sparking at a SoCal Edison transformer or plant right where the fire originated.  Yes, they needed to really take care of their aging facility up there and lets see when they investigate, just what they find.  It will lead to that, in my opinion.   When the winds are going at 50-60 miles an hour, that one explosion with fire can carry and produce 10 fires within a few minutes up in the mountains where the brush was ripe


Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: WalterWhite on November 13, 2018, 07:45:01 PM
This is all Self Inflicted by CA.

CA Gov. Jerry Brown Vetoed 2016 Wildfire Management Bill While CA Burned

https://canadafreepress.com/article/ca-gov.-jerry-brown-vetoed-2016-wildfire-management-bill-while-ca-burned




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Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: Moontrane on November 13, 2018, 09:15:08 PM
This is all Self Inflicted by CA.

CA Gov. Jerry Brown Vetoed 2016 Wildfire Management Bill While CA Burned

https://canadafreepress.com/article/ca-gov.-jerry-brown-vetoed-2016-wildfire-management-bill-while-ca-burned

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Every CA state senator and assemblyman voted for that bill - it was unanimous.  But Brown knows what's best for the state.
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: Zillotch on November 13, 2018, 11:32:34 PM
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: chaos on November 14, 2018, 04:40:37 PM
Every CA state senator and assemblyman voted for that bill - it was unanimous.  But Brown knows what's best for the state.
Brown is an idiot and corrupt as fuck. Newsom is 10x's worse. I fear for the future, or lack thereof, of CA.
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: funk51 on November 16, 2018, 11:42:09 AM
word out is that Lisa Lyon's house, Mercedes, and complete collection of Robert Mapplethorpe art has burned.
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: Primemuscle on November 16, 2018, 12:13:20 PM

Are you insinuating that Trump is somehow "responsible" for the fires?
Or, is he not doing enough to extinguish them?

How would you like Trump to satisfactorily address this situation?

Has Trump mentioned the California fires at all? Seems I missed it, if he did.
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: Primemuscle on November 16, 2018, 12:16:13 PM
Neither do the demoncrats in charge of Commiefornia.

Presumably, your referring to California's elected officals. There's a way to fix this; vote for republicans.
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: Primemuscle on November 16, 2018, 12:30:24 PM
A lot - it is said that 70% of the Santa Monica Mountains burned.  I know that the where we hike, Malibu State Creek Park, Reagan Ranch, Paramount Ranch trails all were burned, but we have not seen it, just heard. It is probably the worst fire in that region in history.

Yes, I have been to that house a few times when he had it.  I don't think the fire went that far at all, he lives closer to the San Fernando Valley, not really up in the mountains.

I think this was caused by an explosion or sparking at a SoCal Edison transformer or plant right where the fire originated.  Yes, they needed to really take care of their aging facility up there and lets see when they investigate, just what they find.  It will lead to that, in my opinion.   When the winds are going at 50-60 miles an hour, that one explosion with fire can carry and produce 10 fires within a few minutes up in the mountains where the brush was ripe




If you are right, SoCal Edison should be heavily fined. Do you think this might happen?

If memory serves me right, most of the native vegetation in the Santa Monica mountains, such as Chapparal will quickly grow back. Of course the majestic cost live oaks and sycamores will take decades to reach their full potential.
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: stuntmovie on November 16, 2018, 05:01:15 PM
RECENTLY read that it's also believed that the PG&E power lines up in Northern California fire which completely destroyed PARADISE  was the cause of that humongus fire which took many lives and still uncounted.
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: cart@@n on November 16, 2018, 05:30:52 PM


This^^
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: chaos on November 16, 2018, 06:23:57 PM
Presumably, your referring to California's elected officals. There's a way to fix this; vote for republicans.
We try but the freeloaders that are allowed to vote in CA have to vote demoncrat to keep getting their free stuff paid for with my taxes.

If you are right, SoCal Edison should be heavily fined. Do you think this might happen?


The story goes back and forth but last I heard the state has given them permission to raise rates in order to pay for the lawsuits that will absolutely come from their neglect of their equipment. So the people of CA will once again suffer with higher rates.
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: stuntmovie on November 18, 2018, 09:45:48 AM
California has had some real disasters.

What could possibly be next?

As I mentioned earlier, I have noticed Tsunami Safety signs posted along one of the SoCal beach-side, but not all, neighborhoods.
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: SF1900 on November 18, 2018, 11:10:37 AM
Over 1,300 people unaccounted for.
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: Mothballs on November 18, 2018, 11:37:19 AM
Over 1,300 people unaccounted for.
Mostly old folks whose families rarely call or visit or even care until they realize they can sue PG&E for their deaths.
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: Primemuscle on November 18, 2018, 12:38:03 PM
We try but the freeloaders that are allowed to vote in CA have to vote demoncrat to keep getting their free stuff paid for with my taxes.

California has a population of 39 MM. There are about 700 k welfare recipients in California. This leaves a little over 38 MM who are not collecting welfare benefits.
  
On average, 73% or 28 MM of the residents are registered to vote there. If 73% or 513 K people on welfare voted, it's unlikely that's enough to swing the vote.

Note: PPIC Statewide Surveys find that younger, low-income, and Latino eligible adults have lower registration rates.



Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: chaos on November 18, 2018, 05:45:09 PM
California has a population of 39 MM. There are about 700 k welfare recipients in California. This leaves a little over 38 MM who are not collecting welfare benefits.
  
On average, 73% or 28 MM of the residents are registered to vote there. If 73% or 513 K people on welfare voted, it's unlikely that's enough to swing the vote.

Note: PPIC Statewide Surveys find that younger, low-income, and Latino eligible adults have lower registration rates.




WTF is wrong with you? You just make up shit? LOL
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: Mr.1derful on November 18, 2018, 06:29:28 PM
Agenda 21 hard at work.
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: Slik on November 18, 2018, 08:26:41 PM
Sad. It also messed up my bass fishing trip to castaic.
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: cart@@n on November 19, 2018, 01:52:39 PM
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: Fortress on November 19, 2018, 02:00:42 PM
California has a population of 39 MM. There are about 700 k welfare recipients in California. This leaves a little over 38 MM who are not collecting welfare benefits.
  
On average, 73% or 28 MM of the residents are registered to vote there. If 73% or 513 K people on welfare voted, it's unlikely that's enough to swing the vote.

Note: PPIC Statewide Surveys find that younger, low-income, and Latino eligible adults have lower registration rates.





Libleft soycucks love the free shit.

Bloated governments throwing money in every direction to condition folks into the belief government is everything.

No championing of personal responsibility and accountability.

It’s all gone too far.
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: sarcafago on November 19, 2018, 05:13:10 PM
California has a population of 39 MM. There are about 700 k welfare recipients in California. This leaves a little over 38 MM who are not collecting welfare benefits.
  
On average, 73% or 28 MM of the residents are registered to vote there. If 73% or 513 K people on welfare voted, it's unlikely that's enough to swing the vote.

Note: PPIC Statewide Surveys find that younger, low-income, and Latino eligible adults have lower registration rates.

(https://66.media.tumblr.com/1bfc40f02a22e84b1fa301749f61d6c0/tumblr_pigwijYhfH1xiijevo1_540.png)

CA has 5.6 TIMES the average % of welfare recipients found in the other 49 states
Here’s the latest annual U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report to Congress on TANF and SSP [welfare] recipients, using the latest figures from 2015:

U.S.******4,170,107 recipients

CA*******1,803,873 recipients

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ofa/resource/twelfth-report-to-congress   page 20

California, with 12% of the American population, is home today to about one in three of the nation's welfare recipients.

https://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-jackson-california-poverty-20180114-story.html

Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: Twaddle on November 20, 2018, 06:37:23 AM


This might be one of the dumbest videos I have ever watched.  I now feel stupiderer after watching it.   ???

The youtube comments are entertaining though. 
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: Thin Lizzy on November 21, 2018, 01:53:30 PM
I don’t follow California environmental laws closely. Do I understand correctly that they don’t allow people to get rid of their dead leaves and this is what contributed to the spread of the fires?
Title: Re: Notes - Fires in Los Angeles
Post by: SF1900 on November 21, 2018, 08:29:36 PM
California wildfires death toll reaches 86, with more than 500 still unaccounted for