CA - Wind-Driven Thomas Fire Explodes to 31,000 Acres; 150 Structures Destroyed, 2017

[mistivon]

It moved so fast in Tujunga that 30 horses didn't get a chance to get out of their stalls.

http://ktla.com/2017/12/06/nearly-30-horses-found-burned-to-death-by-creek-fire-in-sylmar/

Hundreds of horses have been lost. Its horrifying

 

[mistivon]

Just announced tomorrow's brush fire index is the highest they've ever seen

 

[Lilibet]

IQ I'm so sorry I haven't been on. So far,my town has been lucky but at this point, we are surrounded by fire on all sides. The Rye fire is 4.5 miles away. We are still packed. For the first time in history, they have issued a purple flag warning. Expecting 80mph gusts. I won't lie...I'm scared and ready to go but husband is stubborn. Thinks I'm dramatic and hysterical lol. I have no idea where we would go or what we would do.
IQ are you following any FB groups? I have got a lot of info there as well as the VCFD scanner.
I'm sending you big hugs and will check my messages.
There are just no words.
(Listening to alive PC now. They seem to have no hope talking about tonights winds)

Thanks for checking in mistivon. Big hugs and prayers for your safety. I hope you can get your husband to leave soon before it’s impossible. There’s a story posted upthread from the LA Times about a family trapped by the fires near Santa Rosa a couple of months ago. Maybe that would convince him. You’re not being dramatic and hysterical.

If you want to post some of the FB groups here that would be great...if you have time. More hugs! :heartbeat:

 

[Tricia]

Dear IQuestion,

I am so very sorry for the loss of your home.

This is just awful.

IQuestion what are you going to do? Do you have a place to sleep, get food, all the basic things you need to survive?

Please check in when you can. I can speak for everyone when I say we are worried about you and your family.

Thank you,
Tricia

Power is out in some areas and sporadic at best, but people with cell phones are able to communicate.
https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/w...tura-county-forces-thousands-evacuate-n826576
Update: We lost our home. Same for our next door neighbor and house across the street.

 

[FindHG]

Just announced tomorrow's brush fire index is the highest they've ever seen

Be safe, mistivon. Think of you and IQ

[video=youtube;c3AEEZeUDvQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3AEEZeUDvQ[/video]
Aerials Of Thomas, Creek, Skirball Fires
23 ABC News | KERO (live helo crew monitoring the Thomas fire)

 

[whitelilac]

Just received an emergency alert.....extreme fire danger, high winds, listen to authorities. I think all of CA must have received this as well.
Looked on the news, we are ok here...so far......but I feel awful for all in harm's way. Devastating...

Also learned today that two friends lost their homes....Ventura.

Please winds, die down.....

Those horses...it breaks my heart.....

 

[LaborDayRN]

Power is out in some areas and sporadic at best, but people with cell phones are able to communicate.
https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/w...tura-county-forces-thousands-evacuate-n826576
Update: We lost our home. Same for our next door neighbor and house across the street.

Oh IQuestion! I'm so very sorry! I'm just a couple hours from you. Please let me know if you need anything. Seriously..........anything at all. My heart breaks for you and your neighbors.

 

[LaborDayRN]

Just received an emergency alert.....extreme fire danger, high winds, listen to authorities. I think all of CA must have received this as well.
Looked on the news, we are ok here...so far......but I feel awful for all in harm's way. Devastating...

Also learned today that two friends lost their homes....Ventura.

Please winds, die down.....

Those horses...it breaks my heart.....

We received the emergency alert as well. It's all so heartbreaking. I agree whitelilac.....the report about the horses. 40 is the number I heard. I can't even imagine........

 

[charminglane]

I received the alert.
Never had that before.
Be safe and be well everyone!

 

[LaborDayRN]

Twitter from the national weather service

NWS Los Angeles‏
@NWSLosAngeles
18m18 minutes ago
Here are the latest highest wind gust reports over 50 mph since 730 pm this evening. https://go.usa.gov/xn573

 

[LaborDayRN]

Ventura County Twitter
VCscanner‏
@VCscanner

#ThomasFire: No crews allowed along Highway 33 south of Ojai due to it being too dangerous

#ThomasFire: The Ojai area is getting hit very hard right now. Heavy fire on the west and east side of Ojai.

 

[margarita25]

(Following)

 

[margarita25]

Dear IQuestion,

I am so very sorry for the loss of your home.

This is just awful.

IQuestion what are you going to do? Do you have a place to sleep, get food, all the basic things you need to survive?

Please check in when you can. I can speak for everyone when I say we are worried about you and your family.

Thank you,
Tricia

OMG IQuestion, just seeing this...

:grouphug:

 

[margarita25]

Just announced tomorrow's brush fire index is the highest they've ever seen

Reaaaalllyyyy.... I followed the recent Northern Cali fires very closely...

 

[margarita25]

Hundreds of horses have been lost. Its horrifying

This is so awful. Ughhhh

I'm not surprised at all about this news in Ventura County, in fact, I pretty much thought/knew this was coming, as this location came up in previous research, maps etc as related to the recent Northern California fires, moo.

Sending good vibes out to all you folks out there!

 

[katydid23]

My daughterinlaw got a text just now from her uncle. They got all of their horses out, and they now have to evacuate their home. Ojai Valley is seeing a wall of fire headed their way...


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#ThomasFire #BREAKING Large portions of Ojai Valley now under mandatory evacuation. If you live in any of the areas listed in the image, LEAVE IMMEDIATELY! More info on road closures and evacuation orders here: http://bit.ly/2imW9fZ

 

[margarita25]

My daughterinlaw got a text just now from her uncle. They got all of their horses out, and they now have to evacuate their home. Ojai Valley is seeing a wall of fire headed their way...


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#ThomasFire #BREAKING Large portions of Ojai Valley now under mandatory evacuation. If you live in any of the areas listed in the image, LEAVE IMMEDIATELY! More info on road closures and evacuation orders here: http://bit.ly/2imW9fZ

Dang Katy. Man.... .

:lookingitup: (Ojai Valley)

 

[margarita25]

My daughterinlaw got a text just now from her uncle. They got all of their horses out, and they now have to evacuate their home. Ojai Valley is seeing a wall of fire headed their way...


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#ThomasFire #BREAKING Large portions of Ojai Valley now under mandatory evacuation. If you live in any of the areas listed in the image, LEAVE IMMEDIATELY! More info on road closures and evacuation orders here: http://bit.ly/2imW9fZ

From your link above:

Information on Evacuations and Road Closures
http://www.keyt.com/news/safety/information-on-evacuations-and-road-closures/667955380

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. - The following areas are under Mandatory Evacuation:

City of Santa Paula - Boundary of Say Road north to Thomas Aquinas, Dickenson Ranch Road east to Santa Paula CreekSanta Paula unincorporated area, east of Santa Paula Creek, north of highway 126, west of Hall Road and south of the Ventura Regional SanitationCity of Santa Paula - Boundary of Monte Vista Street north to city limits, Foothill Road from Steckel to Peck Road to north of city limitsSanta Paula unincorporated area towards Ventura- North of Foothill Road from Peck Road to Wells Road including: Wheeler Canyon, Aliso Canyon and Rancho VistaCity of Ventura - Teloma east to Brent Street, Telegraph Road north to north of Foothill RoadCity of Ventura - Victoria Road east to Hill Road, Telegraph Road north to Foothill RoadCity of Ventura - North Ashwood Avenue east to Hill Road, Telegraph Road north to Foothill RoadCity of Ventura - North of Foothill Road from Wells Road to Poli StreetCity of Ventura - North of Main Street from Seward Avenue to Hwy 33 (includes entire Ventura Avenue area)Oak View - Boundary of Hwy 33, Creek Road and Hermosa RoadEntire Community of Casitas Springs - Evacuate to Ventura County Fairgrounds - 10 West Harbor Blvd., VenturaEast Ojai Valley - Carne Road east to McAndrew Road, Reeves Road north to Thacher RoadOjai - North of Grand Ave east of Mercer Avenue west of Carne Road and South of the Gridley TrailUpper Ojai Valley - Hwy 150 from Dennison Grade east to Osborne Road and all residences northUpper Ojai Valley (West) - Hwy 33 - Matilija CanyonVentura County North Coast Area - Boundary of Hwy 33 on the north to Casitas Vista Road, northwest to Hwy 150, Hwy 150 (Casitas Pass Road) west to US 101 and south on US 101 (including Pacific Coast Highway) to Emma Wood State BeachClick here*for additional information.

 

[margarita25]

NEW Mandatory Evacuations as of 11:00 p.m. Dec. 6, 2017

The following areas east of the city of Santa Paula and north of Highway 126:

Timber Canyon Rd at Highway 126Toland Rd at Highway 126Hall Rd at Highway 126

All areas within the City of Ojai east of Highway*33 and north of Highway 150 with the exception of Ojai Valley Community Hospital and the evacuation center at Nordhoff High School.

Ojai Valley Community Hospital – Shelter in PlaceNordhoff High School – Shelter in Place

http://www.keyt.com/news/safety/information-on-evacuations-and-road-closures/667955380

 

[margarita25]

(Good to see comrades from the NorCal fires thread, Lilibet, Melmoth...)