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Nancy Christopher Colville WA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:59:55 GMT

Is there anyway of tying this information to a map? I grew up in San Diego and if I could see a area map with the areas that are burning detailed I could know if my family or friends are at peril.You could link it to this page and update as needed. Just a suggestion if it is possible.

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Jeanette, Carlsbad, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:12:31 GMT

thank you for giving some coverage to the devastating fires in San Diego when everyone else seems to only care about Malibu.

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Thomas C, San Diego, Ca — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:30:57 GMT

It is BAD BAD BAD. It is going to be so much worse than the Cedar Fire ever was. It is Devastating!!!!

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Shirely — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:32:49 GMT

I grew up in Ramona, and left when I was 25. the rest of my family is still living there. I have been looking for San Diego news, all night. Thank you NBC for allowing me to be with my family througout this nightmare.

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Carol Norman, OK — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:33:59 GMT

I think a map is a very good suggestion. I alway wish for one when I read a story like this

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Mike, Irvine CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:40:09 GMT

I live a few hundred yards downwind from the Santiago fire in Irvine. It all happened very fast last night. The wind had eased up a bit when the fire started, so we didn't see it coming. When the wind picked up again, the sky went completely black as night. Smoke billowed through our suburban neighborhoods making visibility less than 30 feet. Most people in the nicer neighborhoods that were close the fire hastily fled their homes, not form fear of flames, but because no one could breath. Despite what the TV reporters say, there are no homes in danger. Where the fire comes out of the hills near the road, it has all been cleared and graded in preparation for new home construction. However, much of Irvine is engulfed in thick smoke, affecting over 200,000 people. It's so difficult to breath in the northern neighborhoods, many people had to stay away form their homes overnight.

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Pam Summers — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:42:42 GMT

We just retired and moved to Ohio in July, but we lived and worked in San Diego County for over 25 years (my husband is actually a SD native.) We remember well the fear when we were evacuated in Oct 2003 during the Cedar fires. We had to go south and west to downtown. I happened to be employed by the Port District, so I went to my office to set up a communications points for our employees. We ended up staying in a hotel downtown overnight because they wouldn't let us back to our home. The freeways were crazy and it was a very scary time. I just looked at the pictures we took during that crisis and all the fear came back... the smoke, the darkness, the smell, the eeriness. We have so many friends who are going through this again, only worse this time. We are able to watch and listen from afar because of the internet and cell phones, but I am praying that everyone is able to prevail and save their lives, homes, and precious memory valuables.

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Bill — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:43:47 GMT

Nancy in Wa. The area is from Ramona, west to San Marcos, South to Rancho Bernardo, west to Rancho Santa Fe as of this moment. Or 78 to almost the 5, south to 56 along the 15 corridor, both sides. The Tecate/Harris fire may join the Descanso fire which would be a disaster for sure.

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anon, Irvine, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:44:09 GMT

I'm at college right now, but my mom just called me from San Diego telling me that some of the cities near home started to evacuate and school got cancelled, so news from San Diego is good.

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Joe B, Washington DC — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:45:24 GMT

To all,

I grew up in Poway and left shortly after the cedar fire. The local NBC affiliate is www.nbcsandiego.com where you can watch the news life. Prayers and best wishes for all

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Joseph, Vista, CA. — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:45:27 GMT

While what news coverage we're getting is appreciated, I'm shocked at just how bad the coverage is. There's no broadcast or online maps being put out that are of any use to anyone. Lot's of smoke and flames are being reported, but where? Anyone in the area knows there's smoke and flames, I can see walls of it to the north and south of me. I'd sure like to know whether my escape route is being cut off or not.

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Bill Cooper — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:46:33 GMT

Fire is from San Diego Country Estates (Ramona), west to San Marcos, South to Rancho Bernardo, West to rancho Santa Fe as of 8am 10/21. Or along the 78 from east of Wildcat Canyon, to west of the 15, south to almost the 56, west nearing the 5 fwy.

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Sara and Paul W., San Diego — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:50:42 GMT

We live in Carmel Valley and are mandatorilky evacuated. To any of my friends and family who are reading this, we are okay.

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KAM, Clovis, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:53:25 GMT

Use the link below to go to a Google map that shows the location and gives information on all the California fires.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&om=1&msa=0&msid=117631292961056724014.00043d0e9ca465cefeeed&ll=35.960223,-117.443848&spn=4.827737,8.876953&z=7

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Mary McCann Seattle Wa. — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:53:45 GMT

Could you tell me about Lake Elsanore I have kids and grandkids there.I haven't seenor heard anything about there.

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Houston, TX — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:00:20 GMT

My sister is in Bonsall, CA, does she need to evacuate?

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Patrick R Ca — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:01:35 GMT

I live in Allied Gardens just 1 mile as the crow flies from Mission trails, the smoke is horendous right now at 9 in the morning. This is gonna be one hell of an adventure.

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Kasey Williams, Houston, TX — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:04:04 GMT

My sister is in Bonsall, CA. Does she need to leave or does anyone have updates about this area?

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Angela, Ohio — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:04:11 GMT

My brother is in Escondido Ca, off I-15 and they were told to evacuate, so the cars are packed and they are headed north. the sky is bright red behind the houses across the street from him. 4 years ago, the fires were 1 mile from their home, but luckily they were spared. Not sure this time they will be as lucky.

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Catherine - Carlsbad — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:04:13 GMT

Hope this does not go the way of the harmony grove fire. If it goes across del dios then san elijo hills will be gone.

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Mark, North Park San Diego, Ca. — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:05:48 GMT

WWW.NBCSANDIEGO.COM has all the info.
Im in Mid city San Diego right now, very hazy outside, lite ash falling... this is in mid city!

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Kelly — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:08:01 GMT

I have to agree with Thomas C. This will be worse than the Cedar fire four years ago.

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Virginia Clark, Charlestown, NH — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:14:24 GMT

We have a daughter and family in SD, off Rt. 15 there house backs up to Lake Hodges. I understand she has left but that is all I know. What about this area?

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Khaki Young, Rancho Santa Fe, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:16:05 GMT

The smoke is seaping into our house, our pool is full of ash, you can't see 5 miles in front of you-- the sky has an orange tint and it is getting harder to breath. Rancho Santa Fe, CA has been asked to evacuate as the fires are getting closer.

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Cindy Dymon — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:16:45 GMT

Trying to contact my dad Walter in Jamul, looks like lines are down. Hopefully he (and his dog) got out with my step sister Doris. Looks like the fire is right there..If you're out there Doris, send me an email to let me know if everyone is safe...Cindy in Florida

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Marie Fortin Walter, Kinderhook, NY — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:18:08 GMT

My daughter, Wendy Fortin Roy, and her family live in the Carmel del Sur area of San Diego. She called me at 6:27 this morning to tell me they were being evacuated, but they did not know where they were going to go. It is now 12:15PT and I have not heard from her. Where are these people being evacuated to? The fire appears to be all aroung them.

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Joyce Romero 5643 Ravenel Lane Springfield, Virginia 22151 — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:20:19 GMT

I'm concerned about the San Diego Wild
Animal Park. Many friends and many loved animals are there. I've worked for the WAP for over 25 years but just moved to Springfield, Virginia. Would like any information possible. Also Sons in Poway and Encinitas.Pray hard.........

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Joe DeWilde . Warrenton,Oregon — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:20:21 GMT

what about San Marcos,Vista and Valley Center. I have relatives thru out the area.

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Susanne — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:22:23 GMT

I HAVE RELATIVES IN ST. PASQUAL VALLEY ON FALLBROOK LANE. ANY INFORMATION? I KNOW THEY WERE EVACUATED. DOES ANYONE HAVE INFORMATION ON THE HOMES OUT THERE?

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John, Yuma, AZ — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:24:36 GMT

My Mom and Dad live in Oceanside which is very smokey at the moment. They are both in their 80's and staying indoors hunkering down. My Mom said they have plenty of food and booze so I guess they are fine.

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Kattia Saucedo, San Diego, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:25:53 GMT

I live in the Otay Ranch Community off Orange. Is the fire spreading in that area? How can I get an update?

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Samantha, San Francisco/Diego, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:26:58 GMT

I am in college in San Francisco while I watch my town go up in smoke. I just found out that the fire has entered the canyon behind my house which is not a good sign at all. Its next to Pomorado Hospital in Poway what are they going to do about all those people in the hospital? Iv already had one friend lose a home. I wish you could keep a map updated enough to know what is going on. Does anybody know how long these winds and heat are suposed to last?

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Thomas C, San Diego, Ca — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:29:05 GMT

San Diego emergency web site WWW.sdcountyemergency.com is overwhelmed and pretty much useless at this point. A lot of the news stations are focusing on what is burned and not giving very much information on the direction of the fires. Does anyone know of a site that has info on current evacs?

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Mike, New Orleans, LA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:31:28 GMT

I'm from New Orleans. It seems lots of folks criticised us by asking why we live here, below sealevel after Katrina flooded the area. So now it's my turn. Why would anyone live in such a dangerous place with all those trees waiting to catch fire?

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Cindy S, Temecula, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:34:48 GMT

To Mary from WA --

The Lake Elsinore area is fine - no fires nearby. I'm at work there and looking out the window at brown fog. It's not from any fire, rather it's airborn sand courtesy of the Santa Ana winds.

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Lois DeLisi..Hagerstown, MD — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:35:40 GMT

my daughter called from North Park...she was told to eacuate her del dios home..she said route 15 was closed

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Stephanie, Rock Hill, SC — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:38:04 GMT

My heart and prayers go out to all of those affected by the fires in the San Diego area. I do not have any relatives there, but I want to send my prayers. Be safe.

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Greg, Fallbrook, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:40:48 GMT

Here is a spasce photo site from NASA:
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Newsroom/NewImages/images.php3?img_id=16344

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Tracy Jakcksonville, FL — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:41:09 GMT

I feel for the folks in CA. Yet, at the same time, after everything that has happened I would like to see folks tell the tree huggers to shut their dang traps. If you folks had controled burns, yes there would still be wildfires, but not this horrific!
God spped!

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Sherry, Tulsa, OK — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:47:33 GMT

I have family that lives in Valley Center and have been asked to evacuate. Any body have any news updates on that area.

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Marci, Anderson, SC — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:49:05 GMT

Thank you for the map, KAM, and Ron who created it.
I, too, spent 10 years in beautiful San Diego, though I grew up outside of L.A. I still have relatives in SoCal, so I wanted to know exactly where these fires are.

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Eric Hathaway — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:51:20 GMT

Are people really that stupid, they know a raging fire is close by and they are not out of there yet, or they have nothing ready to take with them. Come on people use some brains.. have a emergency plan in place befor it is too late. THINK AHEAD

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Anne, San Diego, CA. — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:52:27 GMT

I live in east San Diego County. Was told not to go to work, they don't want anyone going to work unless they really have to. This is definitely the worst fire in San Diego history. The problem is the wind! I have never seen wind like this and I have lived here since 1974, and the wind isn't letting up. The sky is gray and it smells like smoke. There are eight fires going right now and we can't send the planes up because of the winds. The winds are supposed to keep up until Wednesday. There are fires all around my house. Anxiety level is really high because I don't know if it is eventually going to get close to my house. There have been thousands of people evacuated and relocated. I am afraid they will run out of evacuation centers if I eventually do need to evacuate. Please pray for the brave firefighters, they have a huge battle going and with no end in sight. There are supposed to be firefighters coming in from northern California, eventually, with equipment.

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Susan Ferguson,Memphis,Tennessee — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:53:15 GMT

My granddaughters are in Encinitas -- please keep the information coming -- it is deeply appreciated -- stay safe -- Susan Ferguson -- Memphis,Tennessee

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R Sample, El Cajon, California — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:53:45 GMT

The local NBC station is streaming live coverage on the website www.nbcsandiego.com. Click on the link on the right side of the home page.

The coverage is excellent and includes maps, evacuation details, evacuation center locations, frequent telephone interviews with local officials, etc. About once an hour a representative from the Spanish-language sister station provides an update in Spanish.

Prayers and best wishes to all in the area.

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Amanda, Lenexa KS — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:55:31 GMT

We used to live in Vista back in the 1990's and I can remember seeing the wildfires then due to the Santa Ana winds. They weren't near as intense as now I don't think but nevertheless my thoughts and prayers are going out to all of you out there. Please be safe and carefull. Those winds are very unexpeting as far as what they can do.

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adri, san bernardino, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:56:06 GMT

My boyfriend's in Escondido - 9th & Auto Parkway is where he works...they've been evacutaed.

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M. Cardiel , Green Valley, Arizona — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:58:48 GMT

We live in Green Valley, Arizona, we moved in 2004 from the San Diego country estates. We were evacuated in the 2003 fire, and it was such a tragedy. We were basically stranded in the town of Ramona. The fire was racing down the Poway road grade towards Hwy. 15, where about 300 homes were burned from that fire. We were fortunate, our home was spared. That wind can be devastating. My prayers out to everyone.

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Alma, Arcadia, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:01:17 GMT

We have a ranch on Dye Road in Ramona.
We were told that our employees were evacuated.
Do you know the current status of that particular area...on Dye Road.
Thank you.

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Robenett Sagalkin, Kodiak, Alaska — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:02:49 GMT

My daughter just moved to the Mira Mesa area 6 weeks ago from our small town of Kodiak Alaska. I do not know the area there but I keep watching the news and have not heard anything about Mira Mesa. How far away is that area from current fires? Any information you can give would be appreciated.

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Colorado Bob Lubbock, Texas — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:05:31 GMT

You know, there are a lot of people who don't believe in climate change," Pelley remarks.

"You won't find them on the fire line in the American West anymore," Tom Boatner says. "'Cause we've had climate change beat into us over the last ten or fifteen years. We know what we’re seeing, and we're dealing with a period of climate, in terms of temperature and humidity and drought that's different than anything people have seen in our lifetimes."

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Janet Smith, Kilgore, TX — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:08:57 GMT

My daughter lives in San Diego in Del Mar area...does anyone know how close the fires are and if she is close to being evacuated? She has gone home from work to get things ready to leave. Any information would be very much appreciated.
Janet from Texas

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edna williamson, Minneola, Florida — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:13:41 GMT

Does anyone know if any air travel has been delayed, coming in or going out of San Diego, this morning? Would appreciate hearing.

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Terri R, Tijuana Mexico — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:20:26 GMT

I live in Tijuana Mexico ( just cross the broder)The sky in drak smells like smoke outside. My pool is covered will ash. My prayes go out to the people in the path of the fires.

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Tarah Wilson — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:20:34 GMT

Please, attach a map to this page so we can see where the fires are, my sister lives in San Diego!!

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Tom Stright — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:20:51 GMT

News coverage for this is about on par with anything that happens year after year....

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Tami- Stockton, Ca — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:20:58 GMT

Robenett- Mira Mesa should be far enough away as of now.

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Ann, Baton Rouge, LA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:21:32 GMT

Good for you, Mike from New Orleans!! I am so sick and tired of people questioning why we are rebuilding South Louisiana. The people whose homes are burning now will simply return and rebuild them even though So. California goes through this every year in addtion to the mid slides every year. But people keep coming back to rebuild. Because it is their home. And that is why we are trying to rebuild So. Louisiana and the gulf coast. Do you get it? We know what it is like to lose everything we loved including our loved ones and so our hearts and our prayers go out to those who are in harms way. Please be safe and God Bless you all. Ann, BR, LA

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Kim, Irvine, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:21:42 GMT

I'm at school at UCI right now but I was born and raised in Poway and my family still lives there. Apparently, the fire is burning North Poway and we live just behind Poway High School and they just got an immediate evacuation order. It hasn't jumped Espola yet as far as I know. Mira Mesa High shelter is still open so I don't think the fire is threatening that area just yet. Please keep posting if anyone has any information.

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Melissa Garcia, Temecual, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:26:03 GMT

To the lady that worked at WOP. I wanted to let you know that the animals were evacuated quite a while ago and are safe at the Del Mar Horse Track. My husband works for San Diego Gas & Electric who received the report. There are many good people working to get these fires under control. Remember that saying, "It takes a village". We are in this together.

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Beckie Hardman Escondido CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:27:18 GMT

To Robenett,
Your daughter in Mira Mesa is fine. Mira Mesa is being used for evacuation. You can go on www.nbcnews.com to get the most current updates.
Beckie

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louise Nemeth, Coarsegold, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:28:59 GMT

My daughter lives in Spring Valley, east of SD and close to Poway and La Mesa She is over 9 months pregnant and we (her parents who live 7 hours away in Northern Cal), are supposed to fly or drive down there the moment she goes into labor. I'm not sure we can get thru by car as she told me this morning the 94 which backs their house has been shut down. Any info on airport conditions? Her husband works at UCSD and had to turn back home after trying to get to work this morning because the smoke was so bad. It certainly adds drama to a birth situation.

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Wendy , Altoona PA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:29:05 GMT

my brother lives in Ramona and thinks his house is gone. My mother lives in Encinitas and said her electricity is going off and on. Mom, get out now please! I hate being so far away from home. I love you all and my prayers are with every person in the midst of the devistation. Be safe and God speed to all.

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Laura T — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:31:06 GMT

My son and Daughter in law live in Rancho Bernardo area--right near the fire that was set last july. I know this is a shot in the dark, but does anyone know that area? They live on the edge of the golf course there. If you know of the area, do you know if any of the fires are near there? Laura...Michigan

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MIchelle B-K, Washington DC — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:31:39 GMT

Mike from New Orleans -
I'm really sorry the public seemed to be critical of those living in your area, but the truth is, every area is dangerous. In California, earthquakes and wildfires. In the mid-west, tornadoes. South, hurricanes. I live a few miles from the Pentagon - after 9/11 we were having terror attack drills and learning how to survive locked in a room with no air going in or out for half a week. There's no such thing as a risk-free area... you got a hurricane, California's getting fires.
My best friend lives in California but thankfully she's to the north. Another friend is in Bakersfield but her area's safe. My prayers are with all of you in the path of these fires. Praying for safety and protected homes and lives for all those near the fires... and safety and patience for those fighting them.

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Nick, Riverside, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:34:13 GMT

I've lived in southern california my whole life. This wild fires thing is nothing unusual, its just business as usual. It just seems alot worse since there are so many more houses then there were decades ago.

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Gloria Alvarado, Chula Vista, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:37:14 GMT

I Live in CHula Vista and I'm willing to help. I want to volunteer but i don't have information of where to go and what to do...If you guys have information please email me!!!

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Kathlene, Peotone Illinois — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:37:32 GMT

I am concerned for family and friends in and around San Diego. I grew up in San Diego, I am in Illinois now but visit often.I agree with everyone else there is'nt enough detailed info about what areas, because there are so many communities in San Diego please try to be more specific to the areas.

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Sheri, Springfield MO — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:39:17 GMT

I, too, am curious about the Valley Center area, as welll as the Carlsbad.

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Beth, San Marcos, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:44:26 GMT

For out of area people check, in on the local San Diego NBC station nbcsandiego dotcom for update info. We've had the TV on constantly since last night, the car is packed and we're just waiting to see what happens. It looks like hell outside, all grey black at 10am with ash falling. Much scarier and closer than 2003. Please pray for us Califorian's

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Mike Eustis — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:46:18 GMT

i feel for all of you with relatives in the area. i just got off the phone with my son in Penasquitos and he is evacuating right now. i lost my house in Crest in El Cajon in the 2003 fire, and shortly after moved to Arkansas. i have that same sick feeling in my stomach all over again. pray hard for everyone

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Linda Montgomery, Auberry Ca — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:46:40 GMT

Thank you for this web site. My sister and family live in Palomar Mt and they have left. She said fire was all around them. If any one knows of this area and how it is please write in.
Thanks,

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Ed Benson, Warrenton, VA (Formerly Divide, CO) — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:49:15 GMT

Having lived in Colorado immediately adjacent to the Hayman fire at its peak, I found the need for information paramont. The following website contains a wealth of information and links to other official information sites. There is a big picture look as well as some of the detail and maps are part of the information set.

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Steven, San Diego CA. — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:49:29 GMT

Thanks for the coverage of San Diego. Believe me, the situation here is FAR worse than in Malibu, but the media overall only seems to care about the movie stars.

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Rita Sarasota FL — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:50:31 GMT

It seems a bit like sour grapes to bicker about New Orleans vs CA when people are in real danger, suffering from shock, anxiety and fear. Let's just all accept that we each live in areas that may have natural dangers ( fire, flood tornado, volcanic eruptions, severe winter weather) and proay for both the residents and emergency workers fighting this hugh disaster. Be kind to one another!!!

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Anna A. San Diego, Ca. — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:52:59 GMT

I live in the North Park area very close to downtown, the stench of smoke fills the air and has covered my car in ash. I have stayed home from work today and have my windows closed and I am glued to the T.V. set for any info. For anyone looking for specific info. which I must admit is pretty shoddy on the news as far as specifics go at this point. There are a total of 8 fires, one of the biggest ones right now is burning south of Descanso and the other big one is burning through Rancho Bernardo and has crossed the 15 and is heading towards Rancho Santa Fe. Anyone North of the 56, South of Del Dios Hwy., West of the 15 and East of the 5 is ordered to evacuate. The other fires are peppered in the East County. Most of the world only thinks that Malibu is burning!! GOD HELP US!!! All of my prayers go out to all of my San Diego neighbors.

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Helga Weatherspoon & Avery Brice,Long Beach,Ca . — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:59:00 GMT

My husband and my self feel for every one and our prayers with each of you.

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Margaret, San Diego — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:59:36 GMT

I'm in Sabre Springs, south of the 56 evacuation area. The cars are packed. Pomerado hospital has been evacuated as a precaution and because of the bad air. www.knsd.com as well as www.kgtv.com will have information. I hate Santa Anas, there's nothing you can do, or that can be done about them, but they are always ALWAYS so devastating to us all.

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Betsy Capps, Corona CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:01:20 GMT

LAKE ELSINORE IS OKAY. I'm in Corona just North of there. There's nothing going on near us.

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Chris, Springfield,MO — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:04:38 GMT

Our son and daughter-in-law, along with our 2 year old grandson evacuated Rancho Bernardo this morning. Please keep us updated on the status in the area.

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Katherine, Los Angeles CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:08:51 GMT

To Joyce Romero - The reports are the staff of the Wild Animal Park has been evacuated to the Zoo and some of the smaller animals have also been evacuated. The animals in the large enclosures have been left, but there are fire breaks around the park and ponds/water holes where they can retreat. My throughts go out to the people of San Diego and I hope that everyone can evacuate safely. I would also suggest that people who are not in the immediate area not log onto the local websites - there are reports that local residents are unable to access the sites as the servers are jammed.

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Brian Lewis, Los Angeles, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:08:57 GMT

http://www.cbs8.com/misc/fires_oct_07/maps.html

Couple of closer view maps of some of the fires and evacuation areas

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Shelly — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:11:22 GMT

Current fire info from National Interagency Fire Center(scroll down to select applicable fire)

http://www.nifc.gov/fire_info/nfn.htm

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Anne S., Spring Valley, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:11:25 GMT

Louise from Coarsegold, Spring Valley is still fine and so is the airport area. If you fly down, you should have no trouble getting to her. The one we are watching here is the Harris fire. Right now the winds seem like are pushing that further west, but it is very unpredictable.

Watch the nbcsandiego.com website. If you see the Steele Canyon evacutation site evacuated, that is a sign that eastern Spring Valley and Rancho San Diego risk has gone way up from fire and smoke. Note: people are now being directed to a different site because Steele Canyone is full, but that evac center is still open.

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Greg Willey, Fair Oaks, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:14:16 GMT

San Diego county map with fire locations http://www.kpbs.org/static/maps/oct07_fire_map.html

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Brian Williams, Salt Lake City, UT — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:14:38 GMT

For accurate fire information go to the National Interagency Fire Center website NIFC.gov. Maps, if available to the public will be posted on the Inciweb page.

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brittany, temecula, ca — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:22:09 GMT

i have been affected in a tremendous way. my dad lives down by the 56 and has been evacuated from the rancho bernado area fire. my boyfriend and his family live in fallbrook, which is a recent fire and are being evacuated. my brother lives by the irvine fire and it has been recommended that he evacuate. i personally am being surrounded by the fallbrook fire, a fire in lake elsinore that hasnt been on the news yet, and a fire three miles away from me in temecula.

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Samantha — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:23:13 GMT

It's a pity the media only seems to give attention to Malibu and now Rancho Santa Fe. Oh no, Sting's mansion is going to burn, the world is going to end!

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Rob P, Aliso Viejo CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:24:22 GMT

We live in Aliso Viejo, CA. About eight miles west of the Santiago Canyon / Irvine fire. The wind here is very strong and the smoke is thick enough to find it's way into the house, even this far away.
Our famly's prayers go out to all those affected in So Cal.

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Leroy, LA,CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:25:09 GMT

Google Interactive Map of Fires:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&om=1&msa=0&msid=117631292961056724014.00043d0e9ca465cefeeed&ll=35.960223,-117.443848&spn=4.827737,8.876953&z=7

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S.G. Corona — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:25:22 GMT

For Gloria in Chula Vista
They are looking for donations of prepared food, at Qualcom Stadium for the people who have been evacuated. They also need pet food and food and water dishes for pets. I'm sure other evacuation centers could use help as well.

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Lance, San Diego County — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:26:11 GMT

I just want to know why two people from New Orleans found it necessary to talk crap about San Diego in such a difficult time. Michelle from Washington, you handled that nicely.

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C. Rhoderick Gorham, N.H. — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:28:57 GMT

My grandchildren (ages 2&4)are living in San Marcos in an apartment complex with their mother who does not communicate with either us or our son. We are desperate to know if they are O.K. Have there been evacuations in that area?

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David Silva, Oakland, Ca — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:33:58 GMT

Does anyone know of a map showing the areas in san Diego, Escondido. I have freinds and family there.
David

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William A. Snover — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:34:49 GMT

California has had a century to put up fire breaks, walls, and design their cities and coutnryside to make Wildfires containable. These fires are merely the result of environmental wackos that take their cause to an extreme and a lack of engineering firebrakes and whatever is necessary to make fires containable. Mother nature has done her job and got rid of a lot of undergrowth and overgrowth. So why complain? If you worship nature, worship Her now as she claims homes, cities, treasures, and keepsakes. If She is your God get busy worshiping her cruel ways. If Mother Nature makes a poor god then use the brains God gave you to design cities and urban forestation programs and tree management in such a way that extensive wildfire disasters cannot happen again. You have had a hundred years. Maybe it is time to think ahead or move to an area that is not a tinderbox waiting to burn every few years. If enough people leave property values will fall to a level that will encourage action... those cities should be uninsurable by law. They are merely wealthy Katrinaites with the same mentality but their solution is cheaper than building dikes and pumps... merely building and designing firebrakes and eliminating fuel where possible. That said, my heart does go out to all in their loss and sorrow... but I do believe it is time to fix the root problem and not just leave it to firefighters and insurance companies.

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Kelly-Oceanside — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:35:49 GMT

map of fires
http://www.cbs8.com/misc/fires_oct_07/maps.html

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Lisa, Escondido Ca — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:36:33 GMT

Im in Escondido and the fire has yet to be seen close to my area...I think its just by the san pasqual area...We havent receved a call yet..

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Kelly, Oceanside — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:38:04 GMT

Bonsal is not in immediate danger but very close to the Rice fire. Fallbrook High School is the local shelter ready for evacuations

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Hikaru Genji — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:42:11 GMT

Robnett,

I live just off of Mira Mesa. The fire is to the North of us. It is not coming our way and we are surrounded by green belts (Heavily watered areas). With the direction of the wind, I doubt it will come our way. Hope this gives you some peace of mind.

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Gail — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:46:42 GMT

I have family in Fallbrook, and student at UC San Diego. Any news about either?

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Tim — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:48:42 GMT

Thanks for posting that fire map! I tried the California state fire website but it's not responding. Why bother having one if it doesn't work when we need it?

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Karen Smith, Houston, Tx — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:49:05 GMT

You would have thought by now that California could simply get rid of the dried up fuel that feeds these fires by now. At least in 10 years time when oil hits $400 dollars a barrel people will be clearing the land of burnables to use as fire wood to cook their beans and rice which is about all people will be able to afford.

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Doug W., Meridian, Idaho — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:49:14 GMT

We lost our Harbison Canyon house in the 2003 Cedar Fire. Shortly after rebuilding, we moved to Meridian, Idaho just outside of Boise. We still have friends down there, and from what the news is saying I feel almost as nervous about the fire even though I'm hundreds of miles away!

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Min, San Francisco, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:49:56 GMT

Robenett, Mira Mesa is not far from Highway 56, north of which are evacuated now. My friend also lives there and he was told half an hour ago to be prepared to be evacuated. Good luck to everyone there!

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Lorena Meadow, San Diego, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:53:35 GMT

I live in Scripps Ranch and have kept my whole family home to make sure we are safe but I can't tell which newscast has the correct information...

Northern parts of Poway have been evacuated but I have no clue as to which way the fires are going....

Anyone know where I can find this information?

My prayers are with those who have already evacuated and/or lost their homes...

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Laura Grand Ledge Michigan — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:55:11 GMT

Thank you for map sites...it's helpful. and the really good updates here! Hard to be so far away and not get the full news reports on local channels.

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Jane Rohling, Eagle, ID — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:55:29 GMT

FIRE INFORMATION WEB SITES ARE AVAILABLE: I just skimmed through the comments and I'm surprised at the number of people who don't know that the news media shouldn't be their primary source of information about these fires.

There are Web sites that will have the most accurate and current information and generally will have maps and photos. The initial place to go for links to these Web sites is the National Interagency Fire Center National Fire News Web site: http://www.nifc.gov/fire_info/nfn.htm This site will have links to fire information posted by the federal wildland fire incident management teams.

Although state and local governments and structural fire fighting agencies will be involved in all of these fires, and sheriff's departments are responsible for evacuations, this is a good place to start. There are currently 11 fires listed in California on the NIFC site. Only two have Web links at this time, several have phone numbers listed for information, but remember these people are VERY busy and these situations change VERY fast, so please don't flood them with calls.

Many firefighting agencies now use a common Web site and stardardized format for incident information: http://www.inciweb.org/ Some of the CA fires have information posted here--although I'm having trouble getting some of the sites to come up, probably because they're so busy. The Ranch Fire site is http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1002/ Links to other official sources of information and agencies working on the fire are located here.

I hope this is helpful to people both in the areas where these fires are occurring and to concerned families and friends across the nation. Keep all of the firefighters in your hearts and prayers--this has been a very long season, and their work is exhausting and stressful. I'm sure they're all very tired.

To those who live in areas that are repeatedly threatened by wildland fires, PLEASE be responsible: Create defensible space on your property, and when you're asked to evacuate DO SO PROMPTLY. If you stay, you add to the complexity of fighting the fires and you endanger the lives of emergency workers!

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Diana, Irvine, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:57:27 GMT

For all the people who are asking "how far is _____ from _____?" or "Is _____ near _____?" look it up on a map! Google, Yahoo or MapQuest are all good sources... You can figure it out by entering just the city and state. Zip codes not required. It will tell you the number of miles places are from each other... sorry if I my tone seems short and sharp, but I'm in Orange County (right by the "Irvine" fire) and I can see the fire from my building, and I'm sure there are lots of people in my situation around the southland. If you're not from the area and want to find out if your loved ones are near fire zones, the best advice I can give, is do a little digging of your own...think outside the box. And check out the city websites...I'm sure they're keeping them updated. I know my city's website is.

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Holly in the French Quarter, New Orleans — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:01:35 GMT

These wildfires happen every couple of years in that area, but no one says people are crazy to live there.
It is hard to feel sympathy for people who intentionally build in known fire zones, and do it over and over again!, so why does everyone continue to blame US for living where WE do? Our disaster was caused by the US GOVERNMENT via the Army Corps of Engineers. We had no way of knowing what level of risk we were facing!
Does their insurance double or even quadruple every time?
Also, I wonder how long it will take those CA people to get their FEMA money?
Over two years later we are still waiting and the estimate is that 80,000 of us are still displaced to other places.

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Min — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:07:55 GMT

http://cbs8.com/misc/fires_oct_07/maps.html

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Elaine Nailler, Charlottesville, VA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:09:03 GMT

Is the Navy base on Coronado being evacuated? Concerned for son and family there...

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Sheila, Lakewood, Colorado — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:09:24 GMT

My daughter and son-in-law along with 23 cats and two dogs are trapped on Mussey Grade Road in Ramona. They are in the purple zone with no access out. Luckily there is water from a reservoir nearby in case they have to run there. But she said the winds are unbelievably strong and the air is full of ash making it hard to breathe. They said the sheriff said they would find a way to get to them if the flames came close enough to engulf them. My stomach is in knots and we are praying constantly. Thank you Stephanie for your prayers. Please keep them coming.

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Jane Rohling, Eagle, ID — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:09:55 GMT

A very important official link to current California fire information is CalFire, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's site: http://www.fire.ca.gov/index.php Brief summaries of each incident are available at http://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents_404.php although there appears to be a problem making part of the site unavailable at the moment.

If you live in California, PLEASE check their information on creating defensible space on your property at:
http://www.fire.ca.gov/education_100foot.php
IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE THIS YET, DO IT NOW! Be prepared before a fire threatens your home!

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Thomas Jeffers Mt. Airy Md — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:13:57 GMT

I want to know way there is on coverage on the fires in east county San Diego,Like Alpine to Pinevally area. I grew up there and have been through these big fires.I cant stand to watch my home town burn,and not knowing is worse.All anyone is conserned with is the rich up there in Malibu.The news coverage sucks!

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Megan Nielses — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:14:55 GMT

Have a brother in Topanga Canyon who has evacualted

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Leslie W ft.mohave az — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:15:00 GMT

You can follow fires developeing at nifc.gov
I grew up in san diego, but I am also wildland firefighter , I was working the cedar fire in 2003 and it was nasty, but themagnitude of this fire is catostrophic...I have a friend a paramedic who is working right by his house and saw it go up , more structers and lifes will be lost if they dont start bringing in some heavy resources....but nifc.gov is the national interagency fire center, they hanbdle all and any wild fires in the US..

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Wendy Strickland, Goldsboro, NC — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:17:44 GMT

Can anyone advise how close the fires are to Lakeside? I have a brother and family there that I'm concerned about.

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Joseph Davis, Newport, RI — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:17:56 GMT

My mother, brother and his family live in Ramona. They are all at my brother's house which has a lot of open property so they are somewhat insulated from the fire. But now they are preparing to evacuate themselves because it is getting difficult to breathe. Several neighbors' homes have burned to the ground. It's really bad and cell coverage is sporadic.

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sa, san diego, ca — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:20:16 GMT

I mean no offense to anyone, but maybe someone can explain why god would stop these fires or change their course now that he's gone to all the trouble of creating them?
Take responsibility for yourselves! Don't wait for god to help you!

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Cathy Hayne, Bellevue Washington — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:21:25 GMT

My family is in Cardiff by the sea, they are packing up belongings in event of evacuation; they've been told that Solana Beach is under voluntary evacuation. Wind, air quality is very bad. I've been in touch with them by phone; anxiety is very high.

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sa, san diego, ca — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:21:50 GMT

...and why are these posts time-stamped 1:50 PM, when it's only 12:20?

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S Thomas, Torrance CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:21:58 GMT

To the person worrying about the Wild Animal Park -- the ZSSD's website has a fire update press release:

http://www.sandiegozoo.org/news/fire_updates.html

The fact that they evacuated the condors indicates how grave the situation is. Still, it's a pretty safe place and I'm praying it will come through okay.

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Somebodyerother — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:22:43 GMT

Al Gore was right, this is all a product of global warming. Funny it should happen in California which has just awarded Gore an Oscar for a mockmentary on global warming.

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AN, Los Angeles — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:29:03 GMT

To Tracy Jacksonville, FL...no trees here. These aren't forest fires, these are brush fires. Zoom in on any of the aerials of the major fires in the google maps link above and there's hardly a tree in sight! Must say I don't know too many "brush huggers"!

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Donna, Los Angeles — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:31:00 GMT

To Robenett in Alaska - Mira Mesa would be west and a bit south of the fires. If you go to mapquest.com and map Mira Mesa, you'll see that it is southwest of Poway, Ramona, etc. - the areas mentioned above in the fire reports. So, your daughter is most likely safe, sound, and seeing a lot of smoke. I live in LA now but grew up in San Diego and still have a lot of family there. My nephew who works at UCSD (further west of Mira Mesa, on the coast) said the campus is closed due to air quality. My brother-in-law who works in Escondido is home, the business is closed for the day. They're packed and ready to go but haven't been told to evacuate yet. Sounds like they're trying to keep the roads clear for those who really do need to evacuate.

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Corriene, San Diego, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:33:16 GMT

To Mike in New Orleans:
I agree w/you. We are crazy people here in CA. I would much rather be in NO. I love your city and the people. Even though Katrina devastated NO, the natives love it (and so do I). The fires will eventually ruin this state (Solomon and Gomora)b/c they love no one but themselves.

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Neil S. Vista Ca — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:33:58 GMT

My parents live in Valley Center the news is saying their is a fire burning on Valley Center rd. My parents live not to far from Valley center rd. But In a rural area. I wish we had better map coverage of the fire. My Parents dont have Tv so they really dont know how bad the situation really is. Should I tell them to evacuate?

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Marc Raymond, Encinitas, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:34:00 GMT

All of North County and parts of East County (San Diego County is so large, it's described by three general areas: North and East County, and San Diego) are threatened. All neighborhoods in distinct danger are receiving reverse 911 calls, so chances are quite good all your loved ones are safe, though the properties may not be. Travel for evacuees is slower than normal, but seems orderly. Cell phone access will be better this PM, but try not to clog it if necessary. This series of fires does look to be worse than the Cedar Fire of '03. More Santa Ana winds (winds out of the dessert areas, blows East to West) on the morrow, coastal highs in the 90's, so could be worse before relief. We're in this one alone 'til Mother Nature relents, so remember, we are all we've got. Conserve resources, some ATM's out of cash, pump as little gas as is needed, stay in, watch TV for updates. If the authorities say go, then do that.

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sa, san diego, ca — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:39:21 GMT

Corriene,
Listen to yourself!
San Diegans are godless, so we get burned down, right?
How do you explain events in your beloved New Orleans then? And why don't you live there if you love it so much?

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Kimberly, WA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:45:15 GMT

For those worried about family and friends...
The American Red Cross has set up a service for evacuees to register their status and for loved ones to search for evacuees. Either call 1-800-REDCROSS or go to disastersafe.redcross.org

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Sue, Houston Texas — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:47:32 GMT

I grew up in Penasquitos and went to RB High. It's so sad and heart-wrenching to see all the damage on the news. I've sent texts to my cousins, but of course they all have their hands full. I remember during the 2003 fires, they mentioned ashes falling like snow all around them and now it is suppose to be worse? It makes me so sad. My heart and prayers go out to everyone over there!!

p.s. To someone who mentioned the news is only covering the rich homes in Malibu, right now all I see is San Diego on the CNN!

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Betty Hettig Stevensville, Michigan — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:52:39 GMT

My daughter is trying to leave San Diego to go to Burbank to be with brother. Are the roads open so she can make the trip. We are in Michigan and worried sick about her. Please let us know if there is a route available

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Mary Cunniffe, Long beach CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:54:26 GMT

Thank you, "Ron," for the Google map and notes! The news may not be good, but at least we know what we're talking about. God bless your good work.
Marie

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Sandy Hicks — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:58:23 GMT

Re; Mary Mccann from Seattle,Wa. Lake Elsinore is experiencing strong winds and a lot of sand blowing but is in no danger from the fires.

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Marcia, Vista, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:58:30 GMT

At this stage Vista is not threatened - Fallbrook had a fire and that town is near Bonsall, but haven't heard anything about Bonsall evacuations, and last I heard the Fallbrook fire was not terribly worrisome. Encinitas on the W side of the I5 is currently not a worry - though the area south of Encinitas and east of the I5 is - at least they are preparing for trouble in that area. The fire spread from east of the I15 to west of the I15 in the area of Lake Hodges. I think the area north of Lake Hodges was becoming involved also. The trouble is, these winds are crazy and didn't let up over night like they should have - they whip in different directions so there's not a good way to predict what's going to happen - even though they are coming primarily out of the northeast. Also, the wind carries burning embers so there isn't really a safe place to be. As long as I can I'll watch for messages and try to answer questions.

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Doug, Long Beach, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:59:46 GMT

Another place to get information is from the San Diego County Emergency home page:

http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dmpr/emer/index.html

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Carrie, Elk Grove, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:00:14 GMT

Thank you KAM from Clovis, CA.

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Marcia, Vista, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:01:29 GMT

People were being evacuated TO Mira Mesa high school from other areas, so that's a hopeful sign for your daughter. There is threat to that area however due to the vast open spaces nearby - Miramar air base. The response to this fire and the coordination is undoubtedly better than the last time - it's up to mother nature at this point. Folks are being flooded with information so if your daughter has access to news of any kind she is bound to know what's happening and also to know how to keep safe. God bless.

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Marcia, Vista, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:07:07 GMT

CBS reporters are trying to keep a list of burned homes - see the CBS8 dot com website. It is NOT an official list and is something the reporters are doing as a service to the community. The entire town of Ramona was evacuated. I don't know about Dye Rd in particular.

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San Marcos, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:11:49 GMT

This is the best web site to see where the fires are. This is the only web site that I have found that actually shows where they are. I hope that this helps.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&om=1&msa=0&msid=117631292961056724014.00043d0e9ca465cefeeed&ll=35.960223,-117.443848&spn=4.827737,8.876953&z=7

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Maribeth, Portland, OR — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:12:10 GMT

Please pray for my brother and sister-in-law who lost all their possesions and home in the Cedar Fire near Julian and Cuyamaca. May God spare them and their neighbors who are still rebuilding after four years! They have suffered tremendously. Pray that the fires end quickly and that others will not suffer.

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Dan — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:13:18 GMT

It is about time for Local, State, and Federal agencies get their act together and build a fleet of fire fighting helicopters, at least two jumbo planes, and try to save lives, homes, animals, trees and crops from destruction. These fires erupt every year around the end of October. Why our government has not done ANYTHING to plan ahead for these unfortunate annual catastrophies? I ask, why? why? why? What are they waiting for? Incompetency. What a shame.

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Mike, McLean IL — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:17:35 GMT

Everyone needs to be aware that those space images provided a few entries up from the earthobservatory site are from 2003! They aren't current.

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Greg Beale, Redding, Ca — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:18:06 GMT

I live in Northern Calfornia, also a hotpoint for forest, wild fires. Hopefully the winds will slow tomorrow, otherwise you are in real trouble. We just must start to take global warming, and our housing patterns more seriously. But, for now, hang in there, our prayers and thoughts are with you. From personal experience, having a fire almost get us five years ago, when they say to evacuate, get your animals, and get out!

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Sherri, Vancouver WA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:23:59 GMT

Here is a great site to view

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Juan Ruelas Ft.Bliss Texas — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:27:49 GMT

just wondering if anyone has heard anything about ramona... i am stationed in texas and my parents are in ramona

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Bebe Gallardo — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:37:16 GMT

We have lots of family in San Diego, and we're praying that everyone is safe. It's very difficult to see all the loss taking place. Our thoughts and prayers all with all the displaced families.
God bless.

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Bob — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:43:31 GMT

<<I'm from New Orleans. It seems lots of folks criticised us by asking why we live here, below sealevel after Katrina flooded the area. So now it's my turn. Why would anyone live in such a dangerous place with all those trees waiting to catch fire?>>

There are many reasons to not live in New Orleans or anywhere else in Louisiana, as Mike just demonstrated with his ridiculous comment. Just think of all the taxpayer money that's gone into rebuilding New Orleans just so Mike can make comments like these. More taxpayer money well spent.

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Jann — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:45:30 GMT

My father lives in Lakeside on Moreno Ave...Wildcat Canyon Rd to Willow is now under evacuation..what is the status for lakeside?
Blessings,
Jann

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Jon, San Diego, California — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:47:34 GMT

Well, this is jacked up. Everyone in my neighborhood is trapped inside their houses because of the smoke, and half the county is burning down. I have a head-ache.

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Jacquelyne of Leucadia — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:49:04 GMT

Susan from Tenn.
Right now it is only Solana Beach that is being evacuated. Solana is south of Encinitas. There was a point when Leucadia (north of Encinitas)was warned of a potential evacuation but it has been rescinded. Best of luck to your family

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NW — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:56:06 GMT

mira mesa is south off the 15 it close to Poway so yes it is close to the area being effected but chances of it getting to the mira mesa community is slim

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Sharon Dominguez, Colorado — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:56:27 GMT

My daughter is at Westmont College in Santa Barbara. (We are in Colorado.)She said the ash in the air is so thick that just a few mintues after putting on chapstick, she licked her lips and tasted dirt and grit. They've got the debris from this August's Zaca fire adding into what's coming up from SoCal, all being blown by the Santa Anas. We have friends and family all over SoCal in the burning areas. Please know we are praying for you, dear ones!

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Susan — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:01:59 GMT

My son is a US firefighter and he and his co-workers are on their way from Redding, California down to San Diego to fight the fires. God Speed to all the heros out there fighting these super dangerous fires.

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Janet Smith, Kilgore, TX — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:08:42 GMT

To the people of New Orleans, California and everywhere disaster has struck...I am praying for all of you. Let's not argue and pull apart but rather together. We're Americans...let's stick together and do what's necessary to help each other. Thank you to all of you who have provided vital information to those of us who need it being so far away from family and friends. God Bless us all...Janet Smith from Texas

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Chris, Cleveland, OH — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:21:06 GMT

This is so stupid.. people keep building the same poorly-designed houses in the same dangerous areas. The rest of the country is subsidizing this foolishness with increased insurance premiums and government bailouts. What kind of idiots do you have to be to build flammable homes in an area of high fire risk? I feel for the homeowners who are losing everything - the greedy builders who do not care about their safety, and the politicians who use the annual cycle of build & burn as jobs programs are to blame.

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Barbi Dunham — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:21:54 GMT

I wonder if I-5 is closed at all. I have an 18-wheeler with my husband and his friend behind the wheel stuck on I-5 at 2:20 pm on this day Monday. Post any open hwy out of the area please.
Thanks
Barbi Dunham
Worried in Oregon

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Chris, Cleveland, OH — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:27:52 GMT

When people ignore the obvious, I have no sympathy when it hits them in the face:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070828110719.htm

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Bree, El Cajon, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:32:57 GMT

Mira Mesa is relatively safe. It's west of the fires, and one of the evacuation centers is located there. If your daughter is home, she is safe.

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Joanne, Los Angeles, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:38:15 GMT

My parents called me at 6 am to tell me that they are leaving. I guess they left before the reverse 911 calls came in. So they were able to drive up to Orange county. They live in Rancho Bernardo. Most of the homes being burned are in that area.

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S.G. Corona — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:38:32 GMT

For those who don't live in California who are quick to offer their opinions on fire breaks, etc....I've lived in Southern California for 10 years and know the fire department regularly does controlled burns and works to create firebreaks, but when burning embers are being carried by 60+ mph winds, nothing can stop it.

We are used to fires here, and they are commonly dealt with professionally and quickly by the local agencies but this time we have a double threat...three days of high winds (instead of the usual one) forecast during one of the dryest years on record. When the Santa Anna's blow, no fire break in the world can stop a blaze. These fires are easily crossing 10 lane freeways and are consuming residential areas where very little vegetation exists. And because of the high winds, they can't use the fixed wing aircraft to help control and extinquish the fires, so they are unable to fight them effectively. Just as other areas might have a "freak" hurricane, we get our "freak" disasters too, despite the best planning or preparation.

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Mike, Washington State — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:39:32 GMT

Build your house in the scrub brush on a Califorina hillside. Ignore the tinder dry fuel, the Santa Anna Winds,the difficulty of terrain and logistics for fire crews,and then you wonder why your house burned down. How stupid are you people?

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Joy Smith -- Near the USCG base in Elizabeth City NC — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:39:49 GMT

Robenett Sagalkin --
Mira Mesa HS is one of the places they're evacuating to.
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/14391699/detail.html

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John, Milwaukee, WI — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:51:56 GMT

My friends in CA are always telling me to move out there - especially in winter. Well, my house never burned down from snow or cold...
My prayers are with those in CA though, and I truly hope no one else dies from this. Tragic.

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Tara, San Diego, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:55:57 GMT

Robenette in Alaska,
Mira Mesa is west of Scripps Ranch. Scripps Ranch was just evacuated. As long as the fire doesn't jump the 15 headed west, she's out of the way. Watch for that. Right now, its still has to burn thru alot of other homes to get to the 15. The emergency crews are doing a very good job of notifying people that need to move. You daughter is actually in one of the "safe places" they are sending people to for now. You can google Channel 8 news or Channel 10 news for coverage of what areas are being evacuated, etc.

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Anthony Davies — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:58:33 GMT

I just moved from San Diego and my kids still live there. In 2003 it was very frightening to be evacuated from your home with only 5 minutes to spare when flames came ripping through your neighborhood. I do pray that they get this fire under control.
Robenett, Mira Mesa is way up north. It is just west of where the fire is raging on the north side of town by Poway. It is a large residential and commercial area so there is plenty of blockage.

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Cary, San Diego MiraMesa — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:59:04 GMT

Cary, Miramesa, San Diego
The power had gone out here for about 15 minutes or so, 1/2 hr ago, but is back on. The sky is grayish and the smell of smoke is not overwhelming, but you can sometimes feel it tickling the back of your throat.

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Larry, Bakersfield, CA, — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:59:23 GMT

My brother's family escaped death by moments from their burning home in Rancho Bernardo. His daughter ran out of the house screaming with fireballs racing over her head, while his wife followed behind after dropping the phone alerting them of the danger. No time to even rescue the family dog - only the clothes on their backs. House, car, possessions, and beloved dog are all ashes.

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Fawn, Orange County, Ca — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:02:01 GMT

I am in Orange County about 7 miles south of the Irvine fire and about 30 miles north of the SD fires. If you could imagine, blue skies trying to break through with black clouds coming from the North and the South. An eery silence and strong winds up to 50 MPH and fires at both ends of your county is the scariest thing. I have friends in Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook and Rancho Pensq. that have been evacuated and warned of possible evacuation. The sky is black and orange and the smoke is coming fast. No one can breathe. Schools throughout Orange County and SD county have been cancelled.

Please pray for everyone, this is tragic and more than ever when we see it coming, the fire, we are scared for our lives and homes.

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Cheryl Nizio, Santa Fe, NM — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:03:03 GMT

What about the Marine base in San Diego? Is it being affected? I have kids there.

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Kat, Downtown San Diego, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:03:37 GMT

As a Proud San Diegan, I am happy to see our community pulling together helping each other out and not out looting places or waiting for the goverment to do something.
The winds here are terrible and it causing the fires to rage out of control. The air tankers can't get in the air to help stop it.
I have several friends who had had to leave their homes. My house will be full for sometime.
Best wishes and hopes for the rest of Southern California.

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khaki young, rancho santa fe, ca — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:06:28 GMT

There has been no information about the Wild Animal Park but the Winery that is near it has fires. There are thousands of animals that are near fires but no word on how they are being evacuated.

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Bob Garner, San Diego CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:08:13 GMT

The Wild Animal Park should be O.K. They have always excercised good brush management around the area.

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Troy Mendez fullerton ca — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:09:32 GMT

if people are asking about map and would like to know if their family is safe . download googleearth.com put in the city where they are and it will tell you .. i grew up in all san diego .. but live in orange county now ..

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Adrian Smith, Vancouver, Canada — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:10:00 GMT

I lived in San Diego during the last fire in 2003 while I was attending school, and remember being packed and ready to evacualte. Luckily we did not have to evaculate. I have so many friends in San Diego and hope that they are safe and well.

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Bob Garner, San Diego CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:11:22 GMT

The Wild Animal Park should be O.K. They have always excercised good brush management around the area.

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T.L., Tacoma, Wash. — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:15:41 GMT

I used to live in Rancho Penasquitos with canyon between it and Mira Mesa. I know RP is only about 10 minutes from Rancho Bernardo. Any word on that area?

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joe — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:20:24 GMT

Why are they wasting time with the boneheads who refused to evacuate? They made a decision not to leave, now that decision is putting others safety at risk...let them cook for being stupid!

Also my distant cousin is a wino who lives near the Midway. His name is Ripple Bob. Can anyone tell me if he's ok?

The fires are obviously an act of terrorism by illegals!

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Jennifer Dovey, Federal Way, WA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:20:29 GMT

My parents are in Stoneridge just outside Rancho Bernado and they have been evacuated and are in their cars at the Poway Community Center. I talked to them earlier today before their cell phone ran out of battery. Any breaking news for those neighborhoods. Is there any containment in site?
My prayers are with the community there.

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Chris, Long Beach, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:21:47 GMT

The NASA photo from Greg is from 2003 , so it doesn't show the current fire situation.

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S Grawrock Beaverton Oregon — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:32:31 GMT

My In-laws live in Rancho Bernardo they were evacuated early this morning they went to a friends house, They saw their street on the news, there was a home burned in the cul de sac and they said the bushes and plants were burning in their yard but the house was still standing at that point. This is not out in the country but in a regular neighborhood. Rancho Bernardo is about 20 minutes drive north of San Diego,
10 minutes drive north of Mira Mesa and about and a 10 minute drive west of Poway.

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Hillary, Evanston IL — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:36:07 GMT

Corriene -
Solomon and Gomora! If you want to invoke biblical referrences, at leat get them right! Sodom and Gemorah. Will you be like Lot's wife?

For everyone else - Hang in there and thank you for the continuing information. The map links are great - especially Ron's at Google:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&om=1&msa=0&msid=117631292961056724014.00043d0e9ca465cefeeed&ll=35.960223,-117.443848&spn=4.827737,8.876953&z=7.

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Laura, Oceanside, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:36:22 GMT

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21405632/page/2/

Nancy: about halfway down the page, there's a small map that shows the fires as of midafternoon 22Oct07

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Dirk, Whittier, Ca. — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:41:50 GMT

For Mike in New Orleans: Your comments are particularly inconsiderate and insensitive. Where ever you live, you are an unfortunate waste of space.

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Lee Sunrise Florida — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:42:16 GMT

All the world over countries are experiencing some degree of severe weather patterns, or natural disasters.Get use to them .All signs of the last days, folks. And another thing, didnt Arnold recently, wanted to stop children from calling their parents Mom and Dad , so that the hommosexuals would be comfortable without having to distinguish their genders, and be more acceptable. I tell you , if people can just experience a little of Gods, " anger", they wouldnt do the things they do, right now. Somebody had better tell them.Jesus is at the door , folks. Some of you ahd better read world news, and see for yourselves. be bless .

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Rob & Val Lindsay, Arizona — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:55:07 GMT

We used to live in San Diego and still have friends there. Hoping the best for all.

God Speed,

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lisa, murrieta/temecula CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:59:56 GMT

Some schools were cancelled today in San Jacinto and Menifee. Ash is very thick here. Fallbrook is right behind us. I was told there were some evacuations, but we are not in peril here. I have never seen anything like this. I will post pictures later today of hte sky. It looks as though it is raining dirt...

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Ashlee C, San Diego, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:04:46 GMT

Robenett -- Mira Mesa is safe right now. In fact, it's one of the evacuation centers.

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Melanie, San Marcos, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:11:03 GMT

CNN has a good map of the areas affected. I'm writting from San Marcos, CA and surrounded by smoke/ash/dark red sky. We have not recieved a mandatory evacutation yet and were asked to stay home until that notice is recieved.

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Michael Difani, San Diego — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:22:07 GMT

This is third major firestorm down here as I have lived in a beach suburb since 1965. Sept 1970 (Laguna Burn)was wild as ashes like snowflakes were falling everywhere; the worst was late October 2003 as several hundred thousand acres burned. There were police/fire radio communication problems besides a lack of fire helicopters. The resort town of Julian escaped damage but Scripps Ranch, an upscale suburb suffered many home losses. All because a hunter set a fire because he was alone and lost!! And now this firestorm, which may be the worst of all. I think this will convince me to move north to Bishop on US395, a town of less than 5,000 east of the Sierra Range, where the biggest concern is water and the heavy truck traffic north and south (but less busy than the very heavy traffic through downtown Laguna Beach).

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shannon, sacramento, ca — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:34:14 GMT

here is a list made by news8 in san diego of some of the confirmed destroyed homes

HOMES COMPLETELY DESTROYED

Please note: The following homes have been confirmed destroyed by News 8 reporters on the ground. This list is not official, or complete.

Rancho Bernardo Area
The following are address located in the 17,000 Block of Valladares Drive: 17616, 17788, 17848, 17635, 17605

11686 Jocatal Court

Cabella Drive:
18013, 17995, 17987, 17961, 11488, 11449

Aliento Court:
11552, 11533, 11523, 11512

Duenda Rd:
11478, 11479, 11469, 11468, 11464, 11458, 11459

Azucar Way:
17885, 17864, 17865, 17816, 17824, 17808

Aquamiel:
21 Homes

Escoba Place:
4 Homes

Danza Circle:
11517, 11534, 11537, 11524

Palito Court:
11529, 11536

Alcalde Street:
11476, 11460

Ipai Court
11072
Poway
Sagewood Drive
13956

Country Day Road:
4 houses

Horizon Court
14326, 14310, 14325, 14342

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R, Bakersfield, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:34:38 GMT

Just talked to friends in Bonsall (North San Diego County)...Fallbrook area...fire is in the Gird Road area...they are preparing for evacuation although it is not necessary at this time...so far Bonsall is okay

God Bless and watch over those who are fighting to keep the rest of us safe.

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Diane Severson, San Diego, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:36:32 GMT

Hi Robenett, I grew up in Mira Mesa. It is about 10 - 15 miles from the most recent area called Scripps Ranch. But I just heard that Scripps Ranch is in the clear as of now. I know it is scary being so far from our loved ones.

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Amy Coronado, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:39:05 GMT

The Navy base on Coronado is not being evacuated - the fires are about 30 minutes away from downtown, Coronado, etc.

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Diane Severson, San Diego, CA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:39:54 GMT

Has anyone heard anything about the community Del Sur near 4S Ranch? We just moved there this weekend and were evacuated this morning. Nothing on the news had said anything about this area yet. Thanks.

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Gary Marks, Scottsdale, AZ. — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:40:05 GMT

i wonder why when fire is close to water source as the ocean that someone has not contacted Red Adair or Boots and Coots oil well firefighter who have built water pumps that will blow a house down. The could be placed in proximity to where needed and pump thousands of gallons of water more than a air tanker can carry. I have never seen a pump on the ocean side to pump and protect the homes along Malibu. These pumps in series could pump water to Lake Elsinore. Just a thought save a few homes

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Laurel Truppi — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:49:53 GMT

My sister, niece and nephew moved to Carmel Valley in June and are building a home there. Is that area widely impacted by the fires?

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Mike Tierney — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:53:46 GMT

This thing looks bigger than the Oakland hills fire storm. I have a friend who lives down there and we're worried about him. I heard that the football stadiums are being used as shelters. This is almost like hurricane Katrina with Fire.

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Nik H — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:57:20 GMT

Google "AM 600 KOGO" for continuous live coverage, it was being streamed over the net. For those of you not in the area try not to worry too much. Your people know what's going on and what they're supposed to do. There is a TON of local information. The local media is doing a total bang-up job of covering this. You can tell we really learned from last big fires; these guys have it wired. BZ San Diego.

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former SDPD officer in central CA — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:04:38 GMT

To the writer from Alaska, Mira Mesa is south of Rancho Bernardo on I-15, and west of Ramona. Both R.B. and Ramona were in harm's way, but there are many miles (and homes) between those areas and Mira Mesa. God bless the firefighters and Police officers!

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Marilyn Lupold, Long Beach, CA — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:07:12 GMT

I am very familiar with the area, Antique Tractor Museum on North Santa Fe Ave in Vista was to be my destination this weekend, I believe I will stay out of the area. We have friends in Ramona, my prayers are with them I have no clue as to their status but they do have a baby and I hope they are safe.
My son works @ UCI and he says the fire is approx 6 miles away - he says it is devastating. The family also has a cabin in the Green Valley Lake area and I heard that is being evacuated. I don't remember it ever being quite this bad in 60 years of living in So Cal. Please God send us some help.

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Dan Baer, Montrose, Colorado — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:07:14 GMT

I used to live in Mira Mesa. That's about as far north as you can get and still be in the San Diego City Limits. The fires are sweeping across, East to West, about 7 miles north of there.

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Denise, Escondido CA — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:08:21 GMT

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&ie=UTF8&om=1&msa=0&msid=114250687465160386813.00043d08ac31fe3357571&ll=32.990236,-116.732483&spn=1.105782,1.757813&z=9&source=embed

Sorry for the long link but its the most up to date map I could find, I think someone else posted a link as well. The cities affected are listed and there's a legend telling you what the icons mean.

We're north of the 78 in Escondido and haven't been given the order to leave yet, but we're prepared if we have to.

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R James, Corning, Ohio — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:08:24 GMT

My dad and step mom and all their neighbors were evacuated from Fallbrook going through Camp Pendleton an hour ago north to Orange County. The fire was only a mile from their house and the winds were still crazy.

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Jean Slosek, Smithfield, VA (formerly Alpine) — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:10:17 GMT

I am feeling your pain (almost literally, this news is making me sick to my stomach) and wish all those in harms way get out safely. I was living in Alpine during the Cedar Fire. Scared the living daylights out of me and I left California. My neighbors made fun of me, said I was just a chicken and there "won't be another fire for another 30 years" ... but all I could see was FUEL everwhere. I truely wish they were right and I was wrong.

The maps that are being posted look like there's danger that the Witch & Harris fires could merge. I understand lots of people don't have power, hope they have enough sense to get out NOW!

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R, Bakersfield, CA — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:10:29 GMT

Talked to girlfriend in Fallbrook...they have evacuated, not mandatory but nonetheless a lot of people have evacuated...

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Terra Baker — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:41:07 GMT

My Grandmother and Aunt live in Rancho Bernardo they said they are covered on 3 sides with fires but they are about 1 mile from thier home ... They said the wind has died down a bit and they can now see the neighbors house so hopefully it will be ok for them I am sorry for all the people that have lost thier homes my prayers are with you.. Stay safe out there ...

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Avery in east l.a. — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:44:01 GMT

Was sitting outside of my house and was watching ash fall gently on the breeze. I live in East Los Angeles.

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Sheryl, Phoenix, AZ — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:51:30 GMT

My heart goes out to the whole area which I love. We are praying for you from here. I am especially worried about the Wild Animal Park because that would be very difficult to evacuate. Will check the NBC website, but has anyone heard how they are doing?

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JKT, Rancho Bernardo Resident — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:52:26 GMT

I live in Deerwood Apartments located on Bernardo Center Drive / Camino Del Norte in Rancho Bernardo...I am out of state at the moment, but would like to find out the status of that area before I return. I would appreciate any info at this point...

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Mike Tierney, Benicia, CA — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:52:28 GMT

This is Oakland Hills all over again. I wonder how long till this things is an all out firestorm. I'm scared for all of my friends down there. They're stuck in the stadiums.

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the long's — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:01:46 GMT

we are on Catalina Island and the ash and smoke from all the fires have been coming here since Sun.....can't see any of the coast...our thoughts and prayers are with you all...stay safe!

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Martha Cedar Rapids Iowa — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:08:41 GMT

My heart goes out to you all, California is a beautiful state to visit, I have many times. A home is a home regardless of how much it cost, to read through these posts I get the idea that, this is people helping people, the way it should be. Thank God we live in a country that has a multitude of decent people. To watch your home or business go up in flames is a devastating thing, but with the American spirit, they can be rebuilt. Bless all those firefighters that are doing the best they can under very bad conditions. Remember this, If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

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Justin, Des Moines, Iowa — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:10:53 GMT

I just wanted to say thanks, NBC, for letting me know where all of this is happening, so that I can make sure my family living in CA is alright. Recently all I've heard about is Malibu, since coverage in IA is fairly limited.

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Hamilton, Denver, CO — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:31:10 GMT

Mike from New Orleans....Instead of ridiculing people fleeing flames, perhaps you could send along all those school busses y'all never used.

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Monkey — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:31:13 GMT

Lake Elsinore is ok at the moment; the fire is burning Fallbrook, apparently, about 20 miles or so south of Lake Elsinore.

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jose luis, jamul, california — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:33:04 GMT

please someone tell me if my home is all right i need someone to take my horses and llamas that i left behind because no one helped me please!!!!! 20779 deerhorn valley rd jamul ca, 91935they are alive

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steven seymour san elijo hills ca 92078 — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:33:07 GMT

Does anyone have any information about the fires in San Elijo hills? My wife and I were unable to get to our new home out there today and we were wondering about the evacuations there this morning?

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Erinn, Banning CA — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:55:16 GMT

I live near Palm Springs, CA. Luckily, we haven't been hit with any fires yet, but this area is notorious for burning. My school was closed today due to the 60 mph winds. The entire city was a huge cloud of dust; you couldn't see anywhere.
My dad and step-mom live in Castaic and are almost boxed in by fires.

This is crazy.

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Tucson Democrat — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:59:35 GMT

Go away Mike from Katrina-Land!

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Mike, Phoenix, AZ — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:01:38 GMT

This is what you get when liberal hippies won't let the forestry service thin the forest and clear the underbrush. You wind up with these massive fires that you cannot stop. How ironic that some of those hippies are the ones about to lose their homes.

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Sarah, Boston — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:12:08 GMT

To the person who asked - judging from the map, Del Mar should be fine, at least for now.

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homeless fallbrook ca — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:20:26 GMT

Maybe if the majority of our c130's were not in Iraq, this fire would be out by now....

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news — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:21:24 GMT

Fire has hit some of fallbrook...pala mesa has burnt down

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Linda, Springfield, MA — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:29:12 GMT

http://www.calfires.com/ gives a little more information about roads/areas affected.

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Lyle La Faver, Middletown, California — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:39:38 GMT

Hang in there San Diego County! I lived there from 1937 until 1971. I know wild fires from the past down there, but am having trouble fully gras;iong the scope of what you all are going through now. Ourprayers are with you and the fire fighters.

A side note to George Lewis: After all these years, you've probably forgotten you once knew me. This was in the 1960s, when you were with KFMB and I was on the old Evening Tribune. I've enjoyed your career over the years. Keep up the good work and stay safe!

Lyle La Faver

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Christina, Chula Vista, CA — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:51:07 GMT

Some other fire information sites:
http://www.sdcountyemergency.com/
http://www.cbs8.com/

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Marc — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:53:30 GMT

IS THERE NOT A WEBSITE THAT WILL SHOW YOU THE LOCATION OF THE SPREADING FIRES IN REAL TIME?? Im in Orange County and dont know whether to go to bed or to evacuate. The fires were 4 miles away from us last i knew. The TV is busy showing "prison Break" and other important things this evening and i don't know what to click on the web to find this info. Also i think calling the fire dept to find out is a bad idea right now -

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Concerned in Houston — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:57:39 GMT

You folks in California are in our prayers.

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Bonnie Johnson — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:58:35 GMT

My daughter and son in law live in Carlsbad, they say there is alot of smoke. They can smell it in their house now. They are on a voluntary evacuation. They will stay until they get the mandatory evacuation call.
We will pray for everyone in California. Be safe! Look out for your neighbors too, they may need help.

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Kristin, Portland, Oregon — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:00:30 GMT

Doing a slow burn freakout up here in Portland. Ross, if you're okay, call me.

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Jacqueline, San Diego, CA — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:05:36 GMT

Please help me to understand something...I live in San Diego, and at the moment, are not in harm's way..thank God (my brother and brother in law's family have had to evacuate their homes though)

The local television coverage has said that 3 states are sending help (firemen/supplies).

We are just regular people like the rest of the country...the expensive homes don't dominate....WHY? AREN'T OTHER STATES OFFERING HELP?

San Diego is really in great need of firefighting help and maybe other assistance via the Red Cross..with firefighting men/women stretched so thin..

Pass this along to your local stations, ok?

Thanks and God be with all of you.

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K. Beria San Marcos, CA. — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:10:31 GMT

To C. Rhoderick Gorham, N.H.
I live in San Marcos and all is fine here. Evacuations in San Elijo Hills and a few other areas have been lifted. We've actually been spared a lot of the smoke and ash.
To those arguing about NO and CA-Get a life, people are dying here. Nobody is any better than anybody else. We're all just people trying to live our lives.

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The McRitchies, formerly San Diegans, Snowflake AZ — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:26:57 GMT

With all the national and cable TV stations you'd think there would be more coverage on the fires - very little for the impact they are having. Having family & friends from the Tecate fire to San Marcos makes this a very worrisome time. Our Best wishes for a safe tonite and tomorrow to all.

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Stacy -Bakersfield, Ca — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:43:07 GMT

Opinions are like *&@holes and those are the negative people leaving their thoughts on this site. Instead of pointing fingers and keeping tabs of who has it the worst. Say a prayer or cross your fingers for those who don't sit as comfortable as we do at this moment. Compassion is what is needed at this time.

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Shane Munn, Palm Springs, CA — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:54:32 GMT

I can't believe people on this board are blaming people for living in San Diego and saying they deserve this to happen! What is wrong with you?!?!? I lived in San Diego for 9 years, and have a lot of friends there that I'm worried about - some have been evacuated already. I was heading down to San Diego this morning before I saw the news, actually. Having experienced the Cedar fire firsthand in 2003, it's so scary to think that this is worse than that was - because that was bad!! My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who needs them tonight and in the upcoming days...

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John Doe, San Diego — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 05:10:34 GMT

Mira Mesa should be OK, it is just south of the evacuation zone. Good luck.

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michiko, los angeles, ca — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 05:13:24 GMT

robenett-
my in laws live in mira mesa, as of right now they are ok- they are packed and waiting to evacuate if needed, areas very close are being asked to leave, but so far they're alright. if the penasquitos canyon goes, that will be when they really have a problem.

and what is it with people saying stuff like "why do you live in a dangerous area anyway, what do you expect"? anywhere can be dangerous! there are different risks, yes. but unfortunately there is no part of this country, or this world, where some sort of natural disaster can't take place.

i was living in new orleans when katrina hit. i didn't think i was stupid then for living in a place that floods with hurricanes, it just happens! and now i'm living in LA, and if I get hit with a fire or an earthquake, it just happens.
and my prayers are with all of so-cal.

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ADDIE ROBERTS, HOLLYWOOD FL — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 05:26:05 GMT

MY DAUGHTER AND FAMILY LIVE IN CARDIFF BY THE SEA NEAR SAN DIEGO. I BELIEVE THEIR HOUSE IS OFF 101. IS THERE ANY DANGER THERE.

ALSO HAVE A SON AND FAMILY IN VENTURA. HOW IS THAT AREA?

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Cassi, Temecula, CA — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:21:10 GMT

On Sun, I was able to escape North past the Escondido fire before they shut down the freeway. The smoke was so thick I could barely see where I was going.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&om=1&msa=0&msid=117631292961056724014.00043d0e9ca465cefeeed&ll=35.960223,-117.443848&spn=4.827737,8.876953&z=7

is a link on Google Maps that has all current information on all of the fires..

Also,

https://disastersafe.redcross.org/

Many people have registered on the "Safe and Well" list on the Red Cross website. I suggest checking there for loved ones who have managed to reach safety.

Everyone is in my prayers. Take care & be safe.

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Kenneth, Oceanside, CA — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:49:03 GMT

Everyone asking about maps, try Google San Diego Fire Maps..

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nevada — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:24:19 GMT

hi i lived most my life in so. calif. but i recently moved from there last year....i have to say im praying for some rain or some miracle that these fires burn out or something...close to where i live now, we had the angora fire and several stubborn fires near my apt. , that was scary enough! i can only imagine what everyone is going through right now...fear, lost, loneliness, etc...plzz keep yr heads up...our firefighters are coming to help you!!

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Jess, San Diego — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:47:55 GMT

I am in UTC/La Jolla area (15 miles north of downtown), located between the I-5 and I-805 and we are still in our homes,though smoke is thick in the area, without any orders to evacuate. We are putting together things we would want to take with us in case we hear more. Just wanted to provide some insight on where is currently safe.

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Marilyn, Hueytown, Alabama — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:14:26 GMT

My parents moved us away from Long Beach, CA many (47) years ago when I was only 7 yrs old. I still have cousins living in the San Diego area and I still have fond memories of Long Beach. This is all VERY distressing to this old "granny" from Alabama and I have to say to one and all that there isn't a single place in the whole USA that is "free" from some kind of disaster or another...we have those horrible tornadoes down here. I'm so sad and worried about all the wonderful people in California, my distant family included of course, and yes there ARE "God-loving" folks there too, always have been and always will be. Am hoping especially that Long Beach folks are OK but of course EVERYONE being affected...you're all in my prayers!

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Panos — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:14:49 GMT

My little sister lives with our grandma in Rancho Bernardo in the outskirts of San Diego and I haven't heard from her for more than 16 hours. I am currently in Athens, Greece and it seems that communications have completely collapsed. Does anyone please know what's the situation like with that inferno over there?

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m, orange, ca — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:20:51 GMT

I live a few miles west of the fire going on in OC. Smoke has been pretty bad around here all day and this particular fire they believe was arson. I hope they catch the SOB and set him/her on fire!! My lungs hurt and I have a headache off and on. My neighbor's dog keeps barking all night long and my windows are rattling constantly from the wind. When is it going to end? Oh yeah, and it's like 2% humidity or something like that. My heart is with those that have lost their homes... I couldn't imagine...

Here's a map of the fire(s) in OC:

http://www.ocregister.com/news/fire-firefighters-irvine-1901405-morning-day

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Carol Katy Texas — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:46:40 GMT

I have a niece in Ramona any word on the town?

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Betty Smith — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:51:27 GMT

Thanks to the person who put the Google map link!! I have a daughter in college in San Diego and have been worried sick. She says she is OK near downtown but having the map to look at and see how far away the fire really is from her is a great releif. thanks again.

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Eric, Reed City, MI — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:59:13 GMT

This is a tragedy, no question about it. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who are losing their homes.
However, I hope people are NOT allowed to rebuild in the affected areas however. They are building in an arid environment known for its repeat fires year after year. I am tired of paying high insurance rates because people build week houses in hurricane zones, in the middle of flood plains, and in fire susceptible areas. Many of the places I have seen on TV don't have proper safe zones cleared around their homes. I looked at some of these people desperately trying to hose down homes with a garden hose, and yet they had brush right next to the house. One of the first things to do is to clear all the trees and brush, forming a defensible perimeter around the home. Pride at its best, or worst? Lack or tools or knowledge? People have no understanding of fire, no understanding of living in the country.

Also, why didn't the Feds mobilize yesterday???

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Joe Sinclair La Jolla — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:03:54 GMT

Where are they putting all the horses that need to be evacuated. Having experienced hauling them out, turning all but the stallions loose with a halter and I.D. might be considered, unless they would plug up a freeway Better than their burning in a corral.

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Eric — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:07:42 GMT

Mike of Washington State said this:

"Build your house in the scrub brush on a Califorina hillside. Ignore the tinder dry fuel, the Santa Anna Winds,the difficulty of terrain and logistics for fire crews,and then you wonder why your house burned down. How stupid are you people?"

That was what I was thinking!

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amanda peachtree city georgia — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:08:26 GMT

love and prayers to all dealing with the harsh nature and destruction of the fires. my sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles and grandfather live in ca - some in the evacuation area - where can i find out if they had to evacuate? Love and peace to all!

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Sherry, Tulsa, OK — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:52:22 GMT

update on Valley Center..60 miles NE of SD...I have family that was evacuated from somewhere around Paradise Valley road and sent to a school on top of A mountain in Valley Center and have now been asked to head into the shelter and abandon their RV. Any more new or info.....please post

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Cindy Crush, Cedar City Utah — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:29:57 GMT

Hi;
Born and raised in San Diego, California worried about Mom who is at Villa Rancho Bernardo nursing Home. Does anyone have any news, and have family in poway, california which is my husband sister and family last name Tobias, does anyone know anything about Poway, California or Temecula, CA. has nieces and nephews and their families living there, I know Rainbow Canyon was evacuated any further word? My PRAYERS TO ALL. oh, anything about Encinitas and other coastal cities??

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GS, Oceanside, CA — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:40:42 GMT

I live in Oceanside and work in Vista, and while there aren't fires immediately threatening these areas, the air is getting pretty bad. It was better at my house in North Oceanside, though the sky was still dark. The ash in vista is worse. I knew it would be like this today. the air wasn't bad yesterday but i knew it would be by today. Weird, that we're getting experienced with this

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Mark, Portland Oregon — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:50:27 GMT

Robenett, Mira Mesa is ok right now - in fact they are using Mira Mesa High as one of the evacuation centers.
I live in the Portland area having moved up from San Diego over 2 years ago. I still have my brother and parents in San Diego. My brother was evacuated yesterday morning (lives in Rancho Penasquitos) due to the Witch Creek fire in west-central portion of the county. He went to his girlfriends place in Rancho San Diego. That area may face evacuation from the Harris fire in the south portion of the county.
My parents are in an area not threatened at all so everyone might be heading there. I also have a number of friends who have been evacuated from other areas of the county.
I was there for the fires in 2003 and remember the devastation and how terrible it was. They are saying this is worse.
There are a number of television stations in San Diego who have live streams of their coverage on their websites. That's what I am doing to keep tabs on the goings on down there.
I am praying for everyone that they find safety.

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Rick, San Diego, California — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:51:33 GMT

http://www.signonsandiego.com/

good source for updated info on SD fires.

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Michelle, San Diego, CA — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:52:26 GMT

The fires of 2003 is nothing like the ones that we have experiencing today. There are more people displaced in this county than in Katrina and it is hardly over yet. If you would like current information on the evacuations, etc. the local emergency site is www.sdcountyemergency.com and the local NBC affiliate is www.knsd.com There are so many fires that these are your best info sites.

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Steph — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:07:07 GMT

Mike from New Orleans--thanks, your comment was oh so helpful. Just what's needed in time of crisis. Boo to you.

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Scott Moyer, Kalamazoo, MI — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:15:38 GMT

I was just out in San Diego for the first time last November and found it to be a beautiful area with wonderful people. My thoughts are with all of you at this time but I do hope that when told to evacuate people stop defying authority and do so. For everyone's safety, the limited resources available need to be used on fighting the fires. Houses and material belongings can be replaced.

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Corrine - Seattle WA — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:26:07 GMT

My sister and her husband live in El Cajon and have had mandatory evacuation this morning, they can see the flames from the fire....

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Corrine - Seattle WA — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:32:03 GMT

El Cajon San Diego, mandatory evacuation as of this morning.

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Breck, Spokane WA — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:32:22 GMT

"Is there anyway of tying this information to a map?"
Agreed!

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Carole, Mobile, AL — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:57:22 GMT

How can we help? A friend tells me tents, tarps, animal supplies and other things are needed, but where should these things be sent?

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Cara Luhring, Palm Springs, California — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:45:20 GMT

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE provide more coverage on the Witch Creek fires and East County (Lakeside, El Cajon, Descanso, Harbison Canyon, Crest, Pine Valley, Alpine) areas affected by the fires. No media coverage is being thorough enough for those areas and people NEED information. This is the media coverage of the 2003 Cedar fires all over again. There are people in East County, not million dollars homes, but isn't human life more important than zip codes and property values???

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Jacqueline, San Diego, CA — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:46:23 GMT

Some Answers to questions:

As many as possible (and this includes a very large population) -horses and livestock are being housed at the Del Mar racetrack (which is now full) and other animal shelters and even a baseball field, that are not in harms way; people all over the county are bringing their pets with them...it is all they hear on tv.

San Diego Wild Animal Park (go to their website): one or two buildings burned but NO animals have died. Smoke is bad (read their statement on their website-just google the Wild Animal Park. The ZOO is downtown and is fine.

The Witch fire evacuations: seems to be from the coastal towns Oceanside down to Del Mar and then a path all the way up the mountains to Ramona.

Ramona downtown Street: The main street is intact. All people and animals (as many as possible) have been evacuated.

Needs to local shelters and the stadium (this is for local residents only): food that doesn't need refrigeration, wa†er, sleeping bags and pillows. The Red Cross is coordinating many of the evacuation sites.

Re: Lakeside, El Cajon, Descanso, Harbison Canyon, Crest, Pine Valley, Alpine per request...I believe all have been evacuated..at least East El Cajon and the rest...please correct me if wrong...go to the Sign on San Diego site for more news and for those out of town, our television stations are KNSD, KGTV, KFMB AND KUSI....their websites should have more information.

Please San Diegans, add to this list if you can..and correct any information I posted, if I am incorrect...

Hope some of this helps to answer questions.

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Bill Floyd, Tulsa,Okla. — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:35:40 GMT

I lived in Ramona for 15 years and amoung my friends
it always was a question of when not if something like this was going to happen.
To all my friends in the Ramona area, good luck and be
carefull we are thinking about you.

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3M TA3 — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:10:50 GMT

Does anyone know if the movie stars homes are in any danger. I hate to see those beautiful houses go up in flames. They work so hard to bring us some joy to our lives, it's just not fair to see their homes burn. I hope the firefighters are there to protect those beautiful homes.

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Ken Wilcox, Sequim, Wash. — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 21:13:14 GMT

Our son lives on Mt. View Drive, El Cajon, Ca 92021 is the fire near them?

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Gena, Shreveport, LA — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 21:56:49 GMT

Hurricane Katrina was not CAUSED by the government. It was a hurricane - an act of God, of nature. What CAUSED the flooding was decades of man-made canals diverting the silt that would have normally deposited at the mouth of the Mississippi River. No silt equals no land or salt marshes to buffer the winds of a hurricane. What made it worse was the fact that the good leaders of the city chose to ignore the warnings of the head of the National Hurricane Center, and the scientists who told them their hurricane model predicted just that type of disaster. No, I do not live in California. I live in Louisiana, but not New Orleans. I lived in San Diego for 4 years in the 80s, and I feel for my "sister" home.

It does no good to blame the people who live in the areas of the fires, just as it has done no good to try to place blame on the people who lived in the 9th ward. Both events are acts of nature. All anyone at this moment can do is damage control. Placing blame does not help. Having compassion at least makes those who are in danger feel the world cares about them.

I'm praying that Santa Ana winds die down quickly, and all of you there are under God's protection.

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Cynthia, San Diego, CA — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 05:06:53 GMT

Google map link for San Diego County fires:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=114250687465160386813.00043d08ac31fe3357571&ie=UTF8&z=8&om=1

Pray for us.