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

[FindHG]

So sad. From your link:

Yes. From your link, was said,

"bringing Cory [Iverson]from the fire line..."

From here: http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/14/us/california-fires/index.html

 

[shana]

Reporting from the Hedgerow District of Montecito:

Thank you ALL for your updates and info.

Helicopter heard overhead just minutes ago. I understand that we have 4 with night vision capabilities.

KEYT continues to telecast news on the top and bottom of the hour, plus pressers and town hall meetings (daily at 4 PM).

~jmo~

 

[FindHG]

About Cory Iverson:
http://fox5sandiego.com/2017/12/14/san-diego-firefighter-dies-in-thomas-fire-cal-fire-cfficials/

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/sd-me-firefighter-death-20171214-story.html

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-thomas-fire-santa-ana-20171214-story.html

http://ktla.com/2017/12/14/fire-eng...s-expecting-2nd-daughter-with-wife-officials/

https://www.independent.com/news/2017/dec/14/firefighters-go-mano-mano-thomas-san-ysidro-creek/

https://www.thedailybeast.com/firefighter-killed-battling-huge-california-wildfire

AP

[video=youtube;sjvOPGEO48Y]https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=sjvOPGEO48Y[/video]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5GTKbPuWJk
CBS News LA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHL-hFkRFt0
ABC 10 News

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=570&v=_VOfzagV8MU
Thomas Fire press briefing - 6:00 p.m. 12/14/17
KEYT - KCOY - KKFX News
Streamed live 4 hours ago

https://www.noozhawk.com/article/san_diego_calfire_engineer_dies_while_assigned_to_thomas_fire

http://www.mohavedailynews.com/news...cle_b1658fee-e159-11e7-bfcb-035a6430f6a6.html

 

[FindHG]

New Evac orders 11 pm PT
Wind and Red flag Advisories continue through the weekend, and more potential for wind gusts. No chance of rain into the holiday season.
Wind not too strong right now in SB about 10 mph, worse in Ventura county... 1:44 am EST
http://www.keyt.com/news/thomas-fir...hroughout-the-night-8-pm-9-pm-10-pm/670698437

current fire being faught in the hills above San Ysidro Ranch, Montecito. Tough rugged area goes into Los Pdrs Nat. Forest, Filmore, this is the Western side of the hills above Montecito.

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Gov Brown's Statement on CAL FIRE Engineer's Death
http://www.imperialvalleynews.com/i...-statement-on-death-of-cal-fire-engineer.html


http://http://people.com/human-interest/californian-firefighter-dies-battling-wildfire-leaving-behind-a-pregnant-wife-young-daughter/

'Second Week of The Fire In Pictures'
Guardian

Free N95 mask distribution info below

 

[FindHG]

Santa Paula residents pay tribute to Cory Iverson, firefighter killed while battling Thomas fire
OC Register includes more images


Procession

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/lo...s-Battling-Massive-Thomas-Fire-464266373.html

"Cal Fire Capt. Jon Heggie knew Iverson personally and described him as a man of character.
"To put it bluntly he’s the kind of man you want your daughter to marry and the type of fireman you want your son to grow up to be.”
A GoFundMe page was created Thursday to assist the family with funeral costs and other expenses they may have.
...
said it was a devastating loss for their department.
"We as a department are heartbroken," Heggie told NBC 7. "There is no easy way to say it — we have lost one of our brothers today."
...
“This incident has shaken our organization to the core," Heggie said. "It has affected us statewide, but no more than here in San Diego County.”

"Now to know his children aren’t going to have an opportunity to know what a wonderful person —so that’s our job as fire service family — to make sure they know the amazing man he was.”
...
[history of other fires...]"
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http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nat...ighting-california-wildfire-article-1.3699398

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About Avocado Farms
https://america.cgtn.com/2017/12/14...do-farms-in-california-and-farmers-livelihood

'How Two Families Experienced Fire'
KEYT


Effects on Business
https://www.noozhawk.com/article/bi...s_fire_brings_apocalyptic_business_conditions

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IQ, mistivon, and all there, thoughts are with you, stay safe.

Thoughts and prayers for Cory's family, friends, colleagues, seems one and the same for him, and to all those touched by his loss.

 

[DakotaMayi]

http://www.kmir.com/story/37064598/firefighter-fatality-reported-at-huge-california-wildfire

Oh no, my heart just breaks!

Iverson, 32, is survived by his pregnant wife and a 2-year-old daughter,

 

[DakotaMayi]

Santa Paula residents pay tribute to Cory Iverson, firefighter killed while battling Thomas fire
OC Register includes more images

Procession

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/lo...s-Battling-Massive-Thomas-Fire-464266373.html

"Cal Fire Capt. Jon Heggie knew Iverson personally and described him as a man of character.
"To put it bluntly he’s the kind of man you want your daughter to marry and the type of fireman you want your son to grow up to be.”
A GoFundMe page was created Thursday to assist the family with funeral costs and other expenses they may have.
...
said it was a devastating loss for their department.
"We as a department are heartbroken," Heggie told NBC 7. "There is no easy way to say it — we have lost one of our brothers today."
...
“This incident has shaken our organization to the core," Heggie said. "It has affected us statewide, but no more than here in San Diego County.”

"Now to know his children aren’t going to have an opportunity to know what a wonderful person —so that’s our job as fire service family — to make sure they know the amazing man he was.”
...
[history of other fires...]"
____

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nat...ighting-california-wildfire-article-1.3699398

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About Avocado Farms
https://america.cgtn.com/2017/12/14...do-farms-in-california-and-farmers-livelihood

'How Two Families Experienced Fire'
KEYT


Effects on Business
https://www.noozhawk.com/article/bi...s_fire_brings_apocalyptic_business_conditions

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IQ, mistivon, and all there, thoughts are with you, stay safe.

Thoughts and prayers for Cory's family, friends, colleagues, seems one and the same for him, and to all those touched by his loss.

What a beautiful sentiment and a beautiful fire service family.

Also, as FindHG said, thoughts are with each and every one of you.

 

[FindHG]

[video=youtube;S-RvIp52Eio]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-RvIp52Eio[/video]

 

[FindHG]

[video=youtube;Xd6P-hxgZyY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd6P-hxgZyY[/video]

Here, you'll also see community helping out, like the Charger's $250,000 contribution to the
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHhNO89TKZA
American Red Cross Fund Raiser

 

[DakotaMayi]

I just saw a very good friend of mine post that Cory's wife works in her company. Oh man, the pictures, what a beautiful family. I'm so sorry to all affected.

 

[FindHG]

NASA Dec. 15, 2017
Thomas Fire Still Growing Under Longest Running Red Flag Warning

Most recent from CAL Fire
http://www.fire.ca.gov/current_incidents/incidentdetails/Index/1922

Firefighters Plan to Attack Thomas Fire Before Winds Pick Up at 2 a.m.
Hand Crews Cut Fire Lines at San Ysidro Creek Overnight
SB Independent
Friday, December 15, 2017

AP via http://www.fireengineering.com/ap-n...-thousands-more-take-on-california-blaze.html


Homeowners And Crews Try To Get Ahead Of Thomas Fire In Santa Barbara
December 15, 2017 at 10:32 pm
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2017/12/15/thomas-fire-santa-barbara/

How to help: http://www.keyt.com/news/ventura-co...s-taking-donations-for-fire-victims/673457837

http://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article190105114.html

Watch helicopter rescue of injured firefighter as Thomas Fire burns below
Dec 14, 2017

Hoist camera view of an injured firefighter being pulled up into a helicopter during the Thomas Fire in the Toro Canyon area of Carpinteria in Santa Barbara County. Video was posted on Dec. 12, 2017. The firefighter was taken to the hospital.
Ventura County Aviation Unit



Thomas fire could surpass 1889 Santiago Canyon fire, believed to be California's largest
LATimes 12/15/17
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Stay safe.

 

[DakotaMayi]

Any updates from our locals? Thinking of you all!

 

[Spellbound]

Do the fires ever end? This is feeling like I am stuck in a bad movie script. I cannot imagine living through something like this. You who live in the area, my deepest respect and hope that this ends soon. I am completely overwhelmed.

 

[FindHG]

Wind, Fire and Threat to homes continues...

https://www.independent.com/news/2017/dec/16/thomas-fire-wakes-saturday-morning/

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-thomas-fire-ledeall-20171216-story.html

http://ktla.com/2017/12/16/powerful...s-2-deaths-are-linked-to-massive-socal-blaze/

Lilac Fire 100% Contained
https://patch.com/california/san-diego/9-day-old-lilac-fire-now-100-contained

3rd largest fire
https://www.accuweather.com/en/weat...f-california-firestorms-this-weekend/70003572



Costs:
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/nat...fter-Blaze-Scorched-256K-Acres-464585913.html

http://www.bbc.com/sport/horse-racing/42377543

Thomas Fire evacuees return home: 'We are so lucky, it came so close'
KSBY
Dec 16, 2017 8:11 AM EST

 

[FindHG]

New Evac Map 10 am PT

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-thomas-fire-ledeall-20171216-story.html


Mand. Evac Orders
KTLA
10:14 am PT


Winds pick up near Montecito, blowing Thomas fire closer to town
LATIMES video

Sat time lapse 5 -15 Dec B/W give a sense of the winds and smoke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5Vvz68lv7g

 

[FindHG]

LIVE: State Operations Center - Thomas Fire Update Dec. 16, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71D3bPVWAgY latest update
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eidb6fsB6lg continuous

CAL Fire
http://www.fire.ca.gov/current_incidents/incidentdetails/Index/1922

KEYT Live here, down the page
https://www.independent.com/news/2017/dec/16/thomas-fire-pushes-south-and-west/


Massive California wildfire triggers new wave of evacuations
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS via ABC NEWS
MONTECITO, Calif. — Dec 16, 2017, 2:40 PM ET

Weekend cancelations
https://www.noozhawk.com/article/weekend_events_cancelled_due_to_thomas_fire_expansion

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(IQ and all our fellow sleuthers, your families, friends, neighbors, and those fighting the fires, thoughts and concern continue... Praying for your safety.

 

[DakotaMayi]

FindHG, please could you clear your inbox some! :tyou:

 

[FindHG]

FindHG, please could you clear your inbox some! :tyou:

Tonight, promise! You're welcome!

 

[coastal]

Any updates from our locals? Thinking of you all!

Thank you, AnaPisces! All is well here in San Diego.

San Diego Weather Report: Currently 65 degrees; partly cloudy/ mostly sunny; humidity 68% (YES!);UV Index 2 of 10.

It's beautiful here today! I actually felt a few sprinkles early this morning, but those low clouds/ marine layer burned off quickly. There is a lovely, light, occasional breeze, and the terrible dryness is much improved. The cat

is no longer plagued by static electricity-charged fur, and my friend who has asthma is breathing easier.

Lilac fire (Old Hwy 395 at Dulun Road, Bonsal)l 100% contained; Burned 4100 acres

God Bless our Firefighters! We heart you!!

Thoughts and prayers continue for my neighbors to the north. Hugs to you all!

 

[LaborDayRN]

Sad to hear that winds are going to pick up this afternoon and evening. It seems like it will never end!