CA - Pacific Palisades - 30,000 People Ordered to Evacuate From L.A. Wildfires

[iamshadow21]

I recognize her as someone I helped a few weeks ago.

I'm so sorry, @charminglane . Even if you didn't know her well, that's a hard thing to process.

 

[charminglane]

Someone on another site said they'd heard about a museum that contained 40,000 ancient documents that was destroyed, but that was all the information they had. Most likely, if this is true, it was a mini-museum in a public library, or synagogue. Plus, unless it was one of the first buildings destroyed, the docents and employees would have done all they could to remove items ahead of time.

My town has too many businesspeople who insist in building in a riverside flood plain that literally goes over the banks every year, and when the Hesco-barrier levee broke in 2019, causing record flooding, when it looked like things were about to go sideways, a record store enlisted the community to empty the building, and a small museum a block or two away, that was in a basement, also did the same thing. The record store relocated in a nearby building that was about 10 feet higher, and the museum was able to reopen in the same space. (not a good idea)

Maybe this?
The Theosophical Society is/was across the street from my work.
They lost many documents.
It's a library in that it houses important papers. Not public, and not all that friendly of a neighbor, imo.

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[Lilibet]

I would also hope there would be serious discussions about the encroachment of building into areas that cannot be protected from disastrous fires like this, and how to prevent it when people will not be responsible with fire hygiene.

I agree. People want to live where they want to live and there’s money to be made from letting them. Lessons never seem to be learned. There were some improvements made after the horrible Oakland-Berkeley fire in 1991, but people still live there. It’s beautiful.

Oakland firestorm of 1991 - Wikipedia

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However the fast-moving Almeda fire here in Southern Oregon in 2020 was not in an area that couldn’t be protected. It went right through two towns along Interstate 5. The trouble was, there was no help from elsewhere in Oregon because other fires were being fought.

Speaking of people being responsible with fire hygiene, I don’t want to pick on the unhoused, but we have a large number of these folks in the summer. They have started several small fires through carelessness and on purpose. So that’s a concern. But an arsonist can be a seemingly responsible housed person no one would suspect.

JMO

 

[charminglane]

I mentioned Critical Role when I was talking about people 'not famous enough' for the Daily Mail to report on.

Here's a link about the show's filming being paused, but also about them donating and fundraising for fire relief.

Critical Role pauses broadcast due to devastating LA wildfires, donates $30K to emergency fund

'CRF allocates 10% of every donation to an emergency fund, which allows us to be able to send aid quickly’

www.polygon.com

According to Marisha's social media (which I can't link, because it was on IG stories and it's since expired) as far as they know, her and Matt's home is still standing.

However, the show's producer and his partner have lost their home.

I'll link, just purely for the source of the following quote, but it's going to be borked because it's a certain fundraising website.

https://www..com/f/kyle-jon-phoenix...RzIBylflQL2JDWuGxw_aem_CdUrc_tzo_KxwchCU_GmoA

I’m reaching out with a heavy heart to share that my dear friend and coworker, Kyle Shire, producer for Critical Role, and his partner, filmmaker Jon Sims, recently lost their home in the wildfires that ravaged all of Los Angeles. Their house was completely incinerated, along with nearly all of their belongings, but thankfully, they were able to get their 4 beloved cats out in time.

I think at this point, we really have just no idea of what a major impact this is going to have on the film and television industry. It's not just about that handful in front of the cameras, it's people on the crew, hair and makeup, drivers, craft services, special effects, set builders, costume, post production. Most of those people are not going to be living in mansions, they're going to be living in working or middle class neighbourhoods like those that have been decimated. They're not going to be able to pack up and just go to their other home, because that one that was burnt was their one and only. And while filming isn't happening, a lot of people aren't getting paid.

MOO

Altadena is HUGE as a filming area, Pasadena as well.
There is nothing left to film except destruction.
Loss of filming funds, another side issue.

 

[iamshadow21]

Los Angeles fires: the damage in maps, video and images

A visual guide to the damage caused by the wildfires that have devastated the city

www.theguardian.com

 

[iamshadow21]

Altadena is HUGE as a filming area, Pasadena as well.
There is nothing left to film except destruction.
Loss of filming funds, another side issue.

Yeah, I hadn't even thought of that, but you're absolutely right. I think the communities around LA have stood in for every town or city in America over the years. It's going to play merry hell with the continuity of some series.

Related: The 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' house is in the newest area at risk from the Palisades fire.

Live: LA fires leave at least 11 dead and thousands of homes destroyed

Six wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have killed at least 11 people and continue to burn as dry desert winds fan the flames.

www.abc.net.au

 

[charminglane]

Jinghuan Liu Tervalon and her family packed some documents and one night's clothing when they left their Altadena home. They returned to a wasteland. They don't know if they'll rebuild.

https://www.nbcnews.com/weather/wildfires/live-blog/california-wildfires-live-updates-rcna187099/rcrd67654?canonicalCard=true

Her husband is an author and a frequent patron.
I used to teach his daughter.

 

[iamshadow21]

Her husband is an author and a frequent patron.
I used to teach his daughter.

It's all very close to home for you, literally. It is difficult in a way that I can empathise with, even though I don't know them, personally. Please know that you and those you know and love are in my thoughts this evening.

 

[katydid23]

Actually put my Go Bag in the trunk already and just went and filled up with gas. If the Palisades fire breaches Mandeville Canyon and comes over th mountain, we have to evacuate.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1877960479085097260

Image:Water is dropped by helicopter on the Kenneth Fire in the West Hills section of Los Angeles (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

 

[Lilibet]

Looking through an earlier Daily Mail article about celebrities who have lost their homes, I was struck by how many are in their 70’s. Anthony Hopkins is 87. Based on being almost 79 myself, I can’t imagine trying to rebuild at this age. You wonder if you want to use up several remaining years on such a stressful task. And the area is no longer beautiful.

Much earlier I mentioned my cousin, age 77, who lives in Pacific Palisades. She had been out of the country, but she has told me that her house survived. But as she said “the town is gone.” I don’t know what she will do. I expect her smoke-filled home is uninhabitable until it’s thoroughly cleaned. It’s all so daunting when you’re old. My heart goes out to these older ones.

 

[iamshadow21]

Actually put my Go Bag in the trunk already and just went and filled up with gas. If the Palisades fire breaches Mandeville Canyon and comes over th mountain, we have to evacuate.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1877960479085097260

Image:Water is dropped by helicopter on the Kenneth Fire in the West Hills section of Los Angeles (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

We're all thinking of you at this time.

If your situation changes, please update us if you're able and it's safe for you to do so.

 

[charminglane]

It's all very close to home for you, literally. It is difficult in a way that I can empathise with, even though I don't know them, personally. Please know that you and those you know and love are in my thoughts this evening.

Thank you.
I think being without any media other than the radio until this morning has me over sharing.

I have heard a ton of criticism regarding the evacuation alerts that went out. Including doing away with them all together.
From my experience-they are the only way to reach anyone that is cut off.
When the power is out--you can't click on any active link for more information. I missed all the notices from the city manager.
The alerts were all I had from authority.
It's worth it to keep it even if meesages were sent in error.

 

[Lilibet]

Actually put my Go Bag in the trunk already and just went and filled up with gas. If the Palisades fire breaches Mandeville Canyon and comes over th mountain, we have to evacuate.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1877960479085097260

Image:Water is dropped by helicopter on the Kenneth Fire in the West Hills section of Los Angeles (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Thanks for keeping us posted @katydid23. I’ve been thinking about you. Please continue to touch base as you are able.

 

[Marysmith]

Actually put my Go Bag in the trunk already and just went and filled up with gas. If the Palisades fire breaches Mandeville Canyon and comes over th mountain, we have to evacuate.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1877960479085097260

Image:Water is dropped by helicopter on the Kenneth Fire in the West Hills section of Los Angeles (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Ugh. Sorry. So stressful and surreal.

 

[iamshadow21]

Thank you.
I think being without any media other than the radio until this morning has me over sharing.

I have heard a ton of criticism regarding the evacuation alerts that went out. Including doing away with them all together.
From my experience-they are the only way to reach anyone that is cut off.
When the power is out--you can't click on any active link for more information. I missed all the notices from the city manager.
The alerts were all I had from authority.
It's worth it to keep it even if meesages were sent in error.

Don't apologise for reaching out for support and human connection. For many of us, myself included, this is happening at a distance. For you and a few others, it is happening in your community, to yourselves and people you know, personally. Your experience is a reminder why I'm doing this.

MOO

 

[charminglane]

Actually put my Go Bag in the trunk already and just went and filled up with gas. If the Palisades fire breaches Mandeville Canyon and comes over th mountain, we have to evacuate.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1877960479085097260

Image:Water is dropped by helicopter on the Kenneth Fire in the West Hills section of Los Angeles (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

I am keeping you in my prayers, @katydid23.
You're ready.

 

[iamshadow21]

Looking through an earlier Daily Mail article about celebrities who have lost their homes, I was struck by how many are in their 70’s. Anthony Hopkins is 87. Based on being almost 79 myself, I can’t imagine trying to rebuild at this age. You wonder if you want to use up several remaining years on such a stressful task. And the area is no longer beautiful.

Much earlier I mentioned my cousin, age 77, who lives in Pacific Palisades. She had been out of the country, but she has told me that her house survived. But as she said “the town is gone.” I don’t know what she will do. I expect her smoke-filled home is uninhabitable until it’s thoroughly cleaned. It’s all so daunting when you’re old. My heart goes out to these older ones.

If her house was all closed up, it's probably better than it might be, but everything is still going to smell very smoky. No way around that.

MOO

 

[Lilibet]

If her house was all closed up, it's probably better than it might be, but everything is still going to smell very smoky. No way around that.

MOO

I hope it’s not a big ordeal for her. I was basing my thoughts on a friend here in Oregon who was out of her house for a month because of the smoke. Some of that time may have been insurance issues. So here’s hoping.

 

[iamshadow21]

Excellent, comprehensive news spot with Pasadena Humane. It lays out exactly what is being done, and what they are going to be doing in the future. Cash donations are what they need most right at this moment.

(A content warning that there are images and videos of injured animals throughout the news spot.)

https://www.nbcnews.com/weather/wildfires/live-blog/california-wildfires-live-updates-rcna187099/rcrd67620?canonicalCard=true

 

[Lilibet]

https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/10/us/california-la-fires-emergency-prep-invs/index.html

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