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Fleet · 10-13-2008, 03:52 PM

Two fires currently going in the San Fernando Valley. I can't see the Lakeview Terrace fire from where I live (I can see the smoke).
However, at 10:30 AM, another fire started in the mountains north of me in Porter Ranch.
I bicycled up to a local hill and took these photos.

I also video taped it and will post it soon on this thread.

littlebelle · 10-13-2008, 04:37 PM

I hope my family's okay

They're pretty much used to it though. I started freaking out when I saw the smoke, haha.

Fleet · 10-13-2008, 08:11 PM

More photos, taken at about 2:30 PM.

Fleet · 10-13-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by littlebelle

I hope my family's okay

They're pretty much used to it though. I started freaking out when I saw the smoke, haha.

The smoke is a lot less now than when I took those photos.

But the wind is supposed to whip up overnight.

littlebelle · 10-13-2008, 08:19 PM

Yeah, it was really scary to me when I saw all the smoke because we're I'm from you don't see too many wild fires.

Fleet · 10-13-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by littlebelle

Yeah, it was really scary to me when I saw all the smoke because we're I'm from you don't see too many wild fires.

I've been through a lot! The worst in my area was probably the Sept. 1970 fire which burned from the Newhall area all the way out to the sea (through the Simi Hills, Santa Monica mountains and Malibu).

My parents were smart to not buy a house right up against the foothills... the closest foothills to me are about 3 miles away.

littlebelle · 10-13-2008, 10:00 PM

One of my cousin's in the Valley lost her dog in a fire

. It was really sad.

Theda Bara · 10-13-2008, 10:56 PM

There is a fire in Oceanside, about 25 miles north of me. And you can see and smell the smoke from my house; there also seems to be a smaller fire in the east county. I just hope, this is NOT another, HUGE fire storm(s), like what happened last year. I spent two days in a motel

Fleet · 10-13-2008, 11:05 PM

Here are two videos I took of the fire today.
The first one at about 11:30 AM and the second at 2:30 PM.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-LaNx64kDM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6p73hhA9Fw

Theda Bara · 10-13-2008, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleet

Here are two videos I took of the fire today.
The first one at about 11:30 AM and the second at 2:30 PM.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-LaNx64kDM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6p73hhA9Fw

Awww, the joys of living in California, during the infamous, Santa Ana weather conditions. You guys in LA, are in my prayers. I know, Tony, that you are pretty close to the Porter Ranch fire. I pray for you and your family's safety.

Fleet · 10-13-2008, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollywood Rock Chic

Awww, the joys of living in California, during the infamous, Santa Ana weather conditions. You guys in LA, are in my prayers. I know, Tony, that you are pretty close to the Porter Ranch fire. I pray for you and your family's safety.

Thanks. I'm just glad I don't live north of the 118 freeway or Sesnon Blvd.

Yooch · 10-16-2008, 12:28 AM

I hope you're all safe as well as your property and area. Will keep you in my prayers.

AB · 10-16-2008, 04:02 PM

Stay safe!

janet42 · 10-16-2008, 07:52 PM

Stay safe Fleet! I'm glad that the fire hasn't affected your property.

Fleet · 10-18-2008, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by janet42

Stay safe Fleet! I'm glad that the fire hasn't affected your property.

I drove up in the area today and I'll say again I am sure glad I live 4-5 miles south of the affected areas.
Here are some photos I took today and will also post a video later on.
The 5th and 6th photos show damage near and at a house (on Tampa and Braemore). The other photos show just how close the fire came to many houses.

10-13-2008, 03:52 PM	#1
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10-13-2008, 08:11 PM	#3
Fleet Mansions, limousines & H-ween Forum Star Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: Northridge/Porter Ranch, California Posts: 15,625	More photos, taken at about 2:30 PM. Attached Images

10-16-2008, 12:28 AM	#12
Yooch Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,180	I hope you're all safe as well as your property and area. Will keep you in my prayers.
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10-13-2008, 04:37 PM	#2
littlebelle Spell Caster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 29, 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,659	I hope my family's okay They're pretty much used to it though. I started freaking out when I saw the smoke, haha.

10-13-2008, 08:19 PM	#5
littlebelle Spell Caster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 29, 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,659	Yeah, it was really scary to me when I saw all the smoke because we're I'm from you don't see too many wild fires.

10-13-2008, 10:00 PM	#7
littlebelle Spell Caster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 29, 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,659	One of my cousin's in the Valley lost her dog in a fire . It was really sad.

10-13-2008, 10:56 PM	#8
Theda Bara Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 27, 2006 Posts: 7,154	There is a fire in Oceanside, about 25 miles north of me. And you can see and smell the smoke from my house; there also seems to be a smaller fire in the east county. I just hope, this is NOT another, HUGE fire storm(s), like what happened last year. I spent two days in a motel

10-13-2008, 11:05 PM	#9
Fleet Mansions, limousines & H-ween Forum Star Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: Northridge/Porter Ranch, California Posts: 15,625	Here are two videos I took of the fire today. The first one at about 11:30 AM and the second at 2:30 PM. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-LaNx64kDM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6p73hhA9Fw

10-16-2008, 04:02 PM	#13
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	Stay safe!

10-16-2008, 07:52 PM	#14
janet42 Three's Company Fan! Senior Member Join Date: Feb 22, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,757	Stay safe Fleet! I'm glad that the fire hasn't affected your property.