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

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  • #161
margarita, you are amazing! :loveyou:
 
  • #162
Hey sis. Great info! You're day watch too!
 
  • #163
Some z (more) shelters listed a couple days ago:

Evacuations centers:

-Evacuation centers have opened at the Miners Building of the Ventura County Fairgrounds, which includes an animal shelter for all types of animals, 10 West Harbor Boulevard in Ventura.

-Nordhoff High School, 1401 Maricopa Hwy. in Ojai

-Oxnard College gym, 4000 South Rose Ave., in Oxnard.

-Santa Paula Community Center,*530 West Main St.

-A fifth shelter — at the Veteran’s Memorial Building located at 511 Second St. in Fillmore — is scheduled to open 8 a.m. Wednesday.

http://ktla.com/2017/12/05/thomas-f...shelters-and-road-closures-in-ventura-county/
 
  • #164
Older article:

How to support Southern California fire relief efforts
http://abc7.com/how-to-support-local-fire-relief-efforts/2743551/

Good stuff at link, example:

"Donate, volunteer with the Red Cross

The Red Cross is accepting applications for volunteers on its website. The Red Cross of Los Angeles will disseminate information about volunteer opportunities*on its social media accounts*as it determines additional needs for communities impacted by the fires."

(Eta: battery dying, over and out for now. Stay safe everyone)
 
  • #165
EVACUATION SHELTERS

City of Ventura - Ventura County Fairgrounds at Miners Building (Red Cross - Includes an Animal Shelter for all types of animals) *– 10 W Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001*

City of Ojai - Nordhoff High School (Red Cross) -1401 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023

City of Oxnard - Oxnard College Gymnasium (Red Cross)- Open 12/5/17, 0700

City of Santa Paula - Santa Paula Community Center (City of SP run shelter) - Open 0800

*City of Filmore - Veteran's Memorial Bldg (City of Fillmore run shelter), 511 2nd Street

http://www.foxla.com/news/local-new...-of-current-evacuations-shelters-and-closures
 
  • #166
margarita25 said:
I know Seajay lives in Cali...I wonder where...

Many WS members possibly affected here it seems.

Can we get a list please of members?

Mistivon
katydid23 (and family, daughterinlaw)
whitelilac
Charminglane
labordayrn
IQuestion (lost her home)

Is this this correct? Sorry if I've missed anyone
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You're correct Margarita. I'm in So Cal (LA county). Thankfully my area is safe for now. I spend a great deal of time in Ventura county. It's always been my favorite place to be. All along the 126 corridor. Fillmore, Santa Paula, Ventura, Ojai. I love every bit of it. I'm so heartbroken for the loss so many have suffered in So Cal these last few days.
 
  • #167
AnaPisces said:
The only sleuther I can think of in Cali is gitana. WHY is my mind drawing a blank right now. I'm all over the place.

My friend is leaving Santa Barbara as we speak.
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Prayers for your friend Ana. I'm glad she's getting to a safe place.
 
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LaborDayRN said:
Prayers for your friend Ana. I'm glad she's getting to a safe place.
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Thank you, LaborDay. I was just replying to your post right then - I'm glad you and where you are is safe. Please stay safe!!

My friends in law's have lost almost everything. They have little babies. It's heartbreaking, but we are just thankful everyone is accounted for.
 
  • #169
IQuestion said:
Good (trite greeting rather than condition) evening to my pals on WS. (Btw you guys are terrific.) I have been reading your posts and so much to say. 1) I wish I had down loaded my family pictures to the cloud. Losing the pictures of my deceased child makes me feel as if someone has cut my heart in half! They are stored on the computer of my home office, which is now just a pile of ashes. From my balcony, I could always see the cemetary in the distance and always feel a closeness that few can comprehend. Tomorrow I will grieve losing that beautiful view and the glimmering Pacific Ocean beyond. I would always wake up and think how lucky I was to be living in the most gorgeous place on earth! I will miss the sweetest oranges from my trees, the avocados tree we nurtured to maturity, and the candy cane geraniums that bloomed year round.
2) Many of my neighbors had disconnected from land lines and used only cell phones, so they were not informed via the REVERSE 911 ALERT SYSTEM and were only aware of evacuation by police banging on their doors and trying to get everyone out of the area. The wind gusts were up to 70MPH and the fire spreading and acre per minute! It was a virtual fire storm moving at break neck speed. 3) Even though we had a fire hydrant 40 feet from our front door....there was no pressure left in the system and no more water left on the firetrucks. The winds were blowing so strongly (70 MPH gusts) the helicopters and planes could not be safely deployed to drop water or flame retardants on the area. The firefighters were fighting a firestorm from hell and I am thankful they will be able to go home to their families. No one should have to risk their life for a "structure".....it can always be rebuilt at a later time. 4) The insurance company has already cut a check to my darling husband for temporary housing, food and clothing...(and even for refilling his meds that perished in the fire).absolutely incredible service.....so pay your insurance premiums! My husband reckoned the devastation to the time he spent in Viet Nam....the smells, the destruction, wide-eyed disbelief at the total loss of all we had worked for in our lives. He doesn't have and emotional outlet like I do with Websleuths, and (thus) he is suffering a lot more than me. He is holding so much inside, trying to be the strong one..... he is on autopilot, one which comes from years of serving his country in the worst of times and seeing the aftermath of war.
My love to you all..... I don't know what to do next. How do I begin from nothing left?
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Dear Precious IQ,

I am so very sorry to learn of your losses. How people can survive such brutal losses is a mystery, but, as you stated, you always land on your feet. I salute your bravery and courage.

We've shared many special moments for several years. You are my true friend who possesses a beautiful golden heart. May Peace be with you and your precious husband as you walk through the valley.

With head bowed, I'll write to you asap. With love and thanksgiving that you are going to make it after all.

I wish to thank the member who alerted me to IQs devastation. :loveyou:


And, to all of our members, who are involved and impacted, in one way or another, know that we stand together in the Gap holding your tender hearts in our hands.

The Marines have a motto: Semper Fidelis. It is Latin for "Always Faithful". It reminds me of members on Websleuths who are always faithful and always willing to help one another in any way possible.

With kind regards for a full and complete restoration to each of you,
I Am, Your Friend.
DeDee
 
  • #170
Thinking of you and yours today IQ. You've been in my thoughts and prayers.
 
  • #171
AnaPisces said:
Thank you, LaborDay. I was just replying to your post right then - I'm glad you and where you are is safe. Please stay safe!!

My friends in law's have lost almost everything. They have little babies. It's heartbreaking, but we are just thankful everyone is accounted for.
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I'm so sorry to hear about your friends family. These fires have affected to many. I'm so thankful they are physically safe. Please let them know that many here are thinking of and praying for them.
 
  • #172
This is the best thing about Websleuths, community. The beautiful messages of support to anyone and everyone affected.

Thank you for being the best.
 
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I'm from Thousand Oaks and have since moved away but have lots of family and friends still in the area. So far no one has been injured and only one friend has lost her home in Ventura but she and her family are safe. My heart just breaks for my beautiful "home" and my loved ones that live there.

My heart goes out to those of you in danger. Stay safe!
 
  • #175
I watched a live feed of the Creek Fire on Periscope. The guy is a weather & fire reporter.

It was absolutely heartbreaking. The firefighters were trying so hard to get ahead of the fire.

Horses were calling out as the fire burned around them and a barefoot lady was running down the street towards the fire.

I’m hoping she’s ok.

My heart hurts for everyone affected by these wildfires.


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byo said:
Fire Burning Near State Route 76 and Interstate 15

The Lilac Fire.
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Thank you, Byo, watching now.

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Fire-Escondido-State-Route-76-Interstate-15-462596483.html
 
  • #177
At 96,000 acres, the Thomas Fire is roughly the size of Colorado's capital. The blaze was 5% contained as of early Thursday.
It could go down as one of the most destructive fires in state history, and at one point, spread over 31,000 acres in the span of about nine hours -- roughly an acre a second. At that rate, it would have consumed New York's Central Park in about 15 minutes. The plume from the fire stretches 1,000 miles into the Pacific Ocean.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/07/us/ventura-fire-california/index.html
 
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