Poway and RB ordered evacuated…

[Coronita]

Folks, 

 

this fire is spreading fast, and there are evac orders for Poway, RB.  I believe there are 8 fires now. If you can, please stay at home today to leave the roads open for evacuees and emergency crews. I'm surprised this hasn't been suggested by the county/city yet.

 

[cashflow]

wow, Thanks for posting as I was trying to get an update and nothing is online on any of the news channels on evacuations for RB and Poway. We are renting in RB and the smoke was so bad we left yesterday. I have a newborn at home. How did you hear of the evacuation anddo you know if it’s the entire city’s or just parts?

Please post any other info. you might have as we are up in Murrieta and only get LA news here!

Thanks…and I can’t believe that it’s this blog that has the most up to date info.

[NotCranky]

http://www.sdcountyemergency.com/

[Geedup]

Does anyone have any info on the East of Espola Bridlewood Estates area in Poway? We were ordered to evacuate 4:15am but we left last night for the Lomas Serenas off of Via Rancho PArkway but we got ordered to evacuate again at 4:00am. We left via Del Dios and it was very smokey at 4:30 am. Any info would be appreciated.

[Anonymous]

we left Vista Del Lago off the 15 and Pomerado at 5 am.

any info would be appreciated.

[masayako]

Another good link for updates:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/fireblog/index.html

[Anonymous]

Witnesses report seeing realtors and desperate home sellers running around with lighters trying to torch their homes and attribute the loss to the Witch Fire…

[bsrsharma]

“realtors and desperate home sellers running around with lighters trying to torch their homes”

Any links to this? Seems to be pretty criminal act.

[jimmyle]

I think he was joking.

“realtors and desperate home sellers running around with lighters trying to torch their homes”

Any links to this? Seems to be pretty criminal act.

[jimmyle]

I think he was joking.

“realtors and desperate home sellers running around with lighters trying to torch their homes”

Any links to this? Seems to be pretty criminal act.

[Anonymous]

Yes, it was a joke. I know, not a time for jokes:)

[Geedup]

Anyone know anything about the fate of homes around poway high school and lake poway? I think my home in bridlewood may have burned

[Geedup]

Anyone know anything about the fate of homes around poway high school and lake poway? I think my home in bridlewood may have burned

[Geedup]

Anyone know anything about the fate of homes around poway high school and lake poway? I think my home in bridlewood may have burned

[Anonymous]

Yes, it was a joke. I know, not a time for jokes:)

[Anonymous]

Yes, it was a joke. I know, not a time for jokes:)

[kewp]

Maybe they should call this the Kramer fire?

[kewp]

Maybe they should call this the Kramer fire?

[kewp]

Maybe they should call this the Kramer fire?

[jimmyle]

I think he was joking.

“realtors and desperate home sellers running around with lighters trying to torch their homes”

Any links to this? Seems to be pretty criminal act.

[jimmyle]

I think he was joking.

“realtors and desperate home sellers running around with lighters trying to torch their homes”

Any links to this? Seems to be pretty criminal act.

[jimmyle]

I think he was joking.

“realtors and desperate home sellers running around with lighters trying to torch their homes”

Any links to this? Seems to be pretty criminal act.

[jimmyle]

I think he was joking.

“realtors and desperate home sellers running around with lighters trying to torch their homes”

Any links to this? Seems to be pretty criminal act.

[bsrsharma]

“realtors and desperate home sellers running around with lighters trying to torch their homes”

Any links to this? Seems to be pretty criminal act.

[bsrsharma]

“realtors and desperate home sellers running around with lighters trying to torch their homes”

Any links to this? Seems to be pretty criminal act.

[Anonymous]

Witnesses report seeing realtors and desperate home sellers running around with lighters trying to torch their homes and attribute the loss to the Witch Fire…

[masayako]

Another good link for updates:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/fireblog/index.html

[HereWeGo]

The fires had reached Escala off Pomerado by 4:00 AM this morning, according to a friend who evacuated. Apparently the hill with the cross was aflame. Horrible.

[Anonymous]

we were absolutely saved by the clearing between the the brushes of the hill with the cross and our home in Vista Del Lago.

bless the HOA for getting that done just a few months before.

[LostCat]

How bad can this get. What is the weather forcast? I almost bought in Del Sur. Thank god I didn’t. Wow! Fire, Mountain Lion attacks, traffic, long commutes, high HOA, High Melaroos, empty lots, but it’s safe right? Away from all that city stuff.

[Bugs]

A fireman was just quoted in an on-camera interview that the RB fire could burn to the coast because there’s basically nothing standing in the way to stop it.

[Coronita]

Just fyi… Parts of Carmel Valley have been evaced (everything north of 56).

 

Living south of 56, I'm currently hosting a few families. But I'm waiting for the evac orders to extend south. This isn't good. 

 

Basically, the problem is no aircrafts are flying right now because it's too windy and we're still waiting for fire equipment from NorCal to arrive.  Also, the winds keep pushing the fires west.

 

[stansd]

I’m in RB and we haven’t been evacuated yet, but really thick smoke isn’t far away. This is really bad. We have friends in westwood who are pretty sure their house has burned.

If this is as bad as I think it is, this will save the SD housing market for the next year or two….lots of buyers with money about to enter the market.

Stan

[JWM in SD]

“If this is as bad as I think it is, this will save the SD housing market for the next year or two….lots of buyers with money about to enter the market”

Uh, how do you figure that? If anything, this will hasten the decline because the real values will be assessed by the insurance companies and they aint going to use 2005 comps I’m pretty sure.

[jimmyle]

many retirees will take this opportunity to move somewhere. The result will be a lot of affordable new homes (build to replace the lost homes). However, would you buy in an area that has a second major fire in 4 years?

We are still too early to be able to tell what is the extent of the damage. If the damage is in the range of several thousand homes then I think it will bring in a lot of contruction businesses with insurance and federal/state aid money.

[jimmyle]

many retirees will take this opportunity to move somewhere. The result will be a lot of affordable new homes (build to replace the lost homes). However, would you buy in an area that has a second major fire in 4 years?

We are still too early to be able to tell what is the extent of the damage. If the damage is in the range of several thousand homes then I think it will bring in a lot of contruction businesses with insurance and federal/state aid money.

[(former)FormerSanDiegan]

“If this is as bad as I think it is, this will save the SD housing market for the next year or two….lots of buyers with money about to enter the market”

Uh, how do you figure that? If anything, this will hasten the decline because the real values will be assessed by the insurance companies and they aint going to use 2005 comps I’m pretty sure.

Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. The outcome of these fires and their impact on housing will depend on things that have likely not yet happened.

[(former)FormerSanDiegan]

“If this is as bad as I think it is, this will save the SD housing market for the next year or two….lots of buyers with money about to enter the market”

Uh, how do you figure that? If anything, this will hasten the decline because the real values will be assessed by the insurance companies and they aint going to use 2005 comps I’m pretty sure.

Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. The outcome of these fires and their impact on housing will depend on things that have likely not yet happened.

[JWM in SD]

“If this is as bad as I think it is, this will save the SD housing market for the next year or two….lots of buyers with money about to enter the market”

Uh, how do you figure that? If anything, this will hasten the decline because the real values will be assessed by the insurance companies and they aint going to use 2005 comps I’m pretty sure.

[stansd]

I’m in RB and we haven’t been evacuated yet, but really thick smoke isn’t far away. This is really bad. We have friends in westwood who are pretty sure their house has burned.

If this is as bad as I think it is, this will save the SD housing market for the next year or two….lots of buyers with money about to enter the market.

Stan

[Coronita]

Just fyi… Parts of Carmel Valley have been evaced (everything north of 56).

 

Living south of 56, I'm currently hosting a few families. But I'm waiting for the evac orders to extend south. This isn't good. 

 

Basically, the problem is no aircrafts are flying right now because it's too windy and we're still waiting for fire equipment from NorCal to arrive.  Also, the winds keep pushing the fires west.

 

[Bugs]

A fireman was just quoted in an on-camera interview that the RB fire could burn to the coast because there’s basically nothing standing in the way to stop it.

[LostCat]

How bad can this get. What is the weather forcast? I almost bought in Del Sur. Thank god I didn’t. Wow! Fire, Mountain Lion attacks, traffic, long commutes, high HOA, High Melaroos, empty lots, but it’s safe right? Away from all that city stuff.

[Anonymous]

we were absolutely saved by the clearing between the the brushes of the hill with the cross and our home in Vista Del Lago.

bless the HOA for getting that done just a few months before.

[HereWeGo]

The fires had reached Escala off Pomerado by 4:00 AM this morning, according to a friend who evacuated. Apparently the hill with the cross was aflame. Horrible.

[Anonymous]

we left Vista Del Lago off the 15 and Pomerado at 5 am.

any info would be appreciated.

[Geedup]

Does anyone have any info on the East of Espola Bridlewood Estates area in Poway? We were ordered to evacuate 4:15am but we left last night for the Lomas Serenas off of Via Rancho PArkway but we got ordered to evacuate again at 4:00am. We left via Del Dios and it was very smokey at 4:30 am. Any info would be appreciated.

[NotCranky]

http://www.sdcountyemergency.com/

[cashflow]

wow, Thanks for posting as I was trying to get an update and nothing is online on any of the news channels on evacuations for RB and Poway. We are renting in RB and the smoke was so bad we left yesterday. I have a newborn at home. How did you hear of the evacuation anddo you know if it’s the entire city’s or just parts?

Please post any other info. you might have as we are up in Murrieta and only get LA news here!

Thanks…and I can’t believe that it’s this blog that has the most up to date info.

[anxvariety]

Avoid non-essential travel, officials urge
7:31 a.m.
Emergency officials are urging people to avoid using major highways within the county today. The roadways need to remain clear for evacuations.

Officials also ask that people keep their cell phone use to a minimum to keep lines open for emergency officials to communicate.

County spokeswoman Lesley Kirk says if you do not need to be on the road then please do not drive. She also advises people to check with their employers before they go to work today to make sure they still need to come in.

[anxvariety]

Avoid non-essential travel, officials urge
7:31 a.m.
Emergency officials are urging people to avoid using major highways within the county today. The roadways need to remain clear for evacuations.

Officials also ask that people keep their cell phone use to a minimum to keep lines open for emergency officials to communicate.

County spokeswoman Lesley Kirk says if you do not need to be on the road then please do not drive. She also advises people to check with their employers before they go to work today to make sure they still need to come in.

[Coronita]

My understanding is that if you are on the west side of 5 between 56 and 78, it's an expanded evac now. This includes del mar.

 

 

[Enorah]

I don’t think that info is correct.

I think it is the east side of the 5.

[Coronita]

Del Mar: Advisory evacauations listed

Residents in all other neighborhoods within Del Mar are encouraged to prepare to evacuate to Qualcomm.

 

 

[masayako]

Anyone has the latest update of the Rancho Bernardo fire? Is it under control? Thanks.

Masayako

[Blissful Ignoramus]

It seems that none of the major SD Co. fires are contained to a significant degree.

[flyer]

Does anyone happen to know how many structures burned in
4S Ranch, and if homeowners can return to their homes, yet?

We have friends there that we cannot reach.

Thanks!

[surveyor]

I’ve been keeping track, and I’ve heard that the fire missed 4S Ranch. It burned a lot of north Rancho Bernardo, and that it didn’t quite get to the unconstructed houses west of 15.

As for anybody returning, no word yet.

[masayako]

What about Carmel Mountain Ranch?

I heard from KUSI news that Highland Ranch Road area is on fire. That’s kind of scary ‘cos Highland Ranch Road is right in the middle of Carmel Mountain Ranch with many houses in the neighborhood.

I hope it’s not as bad as they reported.

[Eugene]

I hope so … I don’t see how it could get to Highland Ranch Road, there’s no undeveloped land in the area. It would half to burn through half of Poway to get there. It would be top news.
Either it is an isolated fire or they meant Highland _Valley_ Road, IMHO

[masayako]

esmith,

I heard they said both Highland Ranch Rd as well as Highland Valley Rd. So, I don’t know… Hope KUSI is wrong.

[Eugene]

From UT fire blog
“The hardest hit areas were all in the northeastern part of Poway. The neighborhoods of Maderas and Highland Ranch and houses on Old Coach Road and St. Andrews Drive were especially hard hit”

this makes no sense, Highland Ranch is nowhere near that.

[Arraya]

Here is the satellite imagery. Pretty ominous…

http://rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/subsets/?AERONET_La_Jolla/2007295/AERONET_La_Jolla.2007295.terra.250m.jpg

[Arraya]

Here is the satellite imagery. Pretty ominous…

http://rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/subsets/?AERONET_La_Jolla/2007295/AERONET_La_Jolla.2007295.terra.250m.jpg

[Arraya]

Here is the satellite imagery. Pretty ominous…

http://rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/subsets/?AERONET_La_Jolla/2007295/AERONET_La_Jolla.2007295.terra.250m.jpg

[Eugene]

From UT fire blog
“The hardest hit areas were all in the northeastern part of Poway. The neighborhoods of Maderas and Highland Ranch and houses on Old Coach Road and St. Andrews Drive were especially hard hit”

this makes no sense, Highland Ranch is nowhere near that.

[Eugene]

From UT fire blog
“The hardest hit areas were all in the northeastern part of Poway. The neighborhoods of Maderas and Highland Ranch and houses on Old Coach Road and St. Andrews Drive were especially hard hit”

this makes no sense, Highland Ranch is nowhere near that.

[masayako]

esmith,

I heard they said both Highland Ranch Rd as well as Highland Valley Rd. So, I don’t know… Hope KUSI is wrong.

[masayako]

esmith,

I heard they said both Highland Ranch Rd as well as Highland Valley Rd. So, I don’t know… Hope KUSI is wrong.

[Eugene]

I hope so … I don’t see how it could get to Highland Ranch Road, there’s no undeveloped land in the area. It would half to burn through half of Poway to get there. It would be top news.
Either it is an isolated fire or they meant Highland _Valley_ Road, IMHO

[Eugene]

I hope so … I don’t see how it could get to Highland Ranch Road, there’s no undeveloped land in the area. It would half to burn through half of Poway to get there. It would be top news.
Either it is an isolated fire or they meant Highland _Valley_ Road, IMHO

[masayako]

What about Carmel Mountain Ranch?

I heard from KUSI news that Highland Ranch Road area is on fire. That’s kind of scary ‘cos Highland Ranch Road is right in the middle of Carmel Mountain Ranch with many houses in the neighborhood.

I hope it’s not as bad as they reported.

[masayako]

What about Carmel Mountain Ranch?

I heard from KUSI news that Highland Ranch Road area is on fire. That’s kind of scary ‘cos Highland Ranch Road is right in the middle of Carmel Mountain Ranch with many houses in the neighborhood.

I hope it’s not as bad as they reported.

[surveyor]

I’ve been keeping track, and I’ve heard that the fire missed 4S Ranch. It burned a lot of north Rancho Bernardo, and that it didn’t quite get to the unconstructed houses west of 15.

As for anybody returning, no word yet.

[surveyor]

I’ve been keeping track, and I’ve heard that the fire missed 4S Ranch. It burned a lot of north Rancho Bernardo, and that it didn’t quite get to the unconstructed houses west of 15.

As for anybody returning, no word yet.

[flyer]

Does anyone happen to know how many structures burned in
4S Ranch, and if homeowners can return to their homes, yet?

We have friends there that we cannot reach.

Thanks!

[flyer]

Does anyone happen to know how many structures burned in
4S Ranch, and if homeowners can return to their homes, yet?

We have friends there that we cannot reach.

Thanks!

[Blissful Ignoramus]

It seems that none of the major SD Co. fires are contained to a significant degree.

[Blissful Ignoramus]

It seems that none of the major SD Co. fires are contained to a significant degree.

[masayako]

Anyone has the latest update of the Rancho Bernardo fire? Is it under control? Thanks.

Masayako

[masayako]

Anyone has the latest update of the Rancho Bernardo fire? Is it under control? Thanks.

Masayako

[Coronita]

Del Mar: Advisory evacauations listed

Residents in all other neighborhoods within Del Mar are encouraged to prepare to evacuate to Qualcomm.

 

 

[Coronita]

Del Mar: Advisory evacauations listed

Residents in all other neighborhoods within Del Mar are encouraged to prepare to evacuate to Qualcomm.

 

 

[Enorah]

I don’t think that info is correct.

I think it is the east side of the 5.

[Enorah]

I don’t think that info is correct.

I think it is the east side of the 5.

[Coronita]

My understanding is that if you are on the west side of 5 between 56 and 78, it's an expanded evac now. This includes del mar.

 

 

[Coronita]

My understanding is that if you are on the west side of 5 between 56 and 78, it's an expanded evac now. This includes del mar.

 

 

[Coronita]

Folks,

The last I checked is that the Witch fire has now moved near Fairbanchs Ranch (approach). Del Mar residencesy residence are being asked to evac.

As I posted on another thread, I have evaced from Carmel Valley and now am in Los Angeles. As such, I cannot provide any additional updates beyond what I can read from UT.

I left CV around 7:30pm, and traffic I-5 northbound was fine. The smoke was modereate think near I-5/56 area, but seemed to be less when we got to carlesbad. Then, it got really heavy right before camp pendelton. And dropped off as we approached the checkpoint. Traffic was fine I-5 northbound.

If you are near any areas currently being evaced but haven't been asked to evac, and you haven't started to pack, please do yourself a favor and start packing.

If you're frantic, and need some suggestions on what to take, take a look here 

http://piggington.com/evacuees_please_make_sure_to_bring_the_following

Also, if you aren't living alone, have someone stay up watching the news all night (take turns). You and your family's safety is worth the restless night.

I wish the best of luck and safety for all of you. Although I am not pious, I will definitely wish the best for all of you tonight. Good luck and safe travel wherever you folks are going.

[Coronita]

Folks,

The last I checked is that the Witch fire has now moved near Fairbanchs Ranch (approach). Del Mar residencesy residence are being asked to evac.

As I posted on another thread, I have evaced from Carmel Valley and now am in Los Angeles. As such, I cannot provide any additional updates beyond what I can read from UT.

I left CV around 7:30pm, and traffic I-5 northbound was fine. The smoke was modereate think near I-5/56 area, but seemed to be less when we got to carlesbad. Then, it got really heavy right before camp pendelton. And dropped off as we approached the checkpoint. Traffic was fine I-5 northbound.

If you are near any areas currently being evaced but haven't been asked to evac, and you haven't started to pack, please do yourself a favor and start packing.

If you're frantic, and need some suggestions on what to take, take a look here 

http://piggington.com/evacuees_please_make_sure_to_bring_the_following

Also, if you aren't living alone, have someone stay up watching the news all night (take turns). You and your family's safety is worth the restless night.

I wish the best of luck and safety for all of you. Although I am not pious, I will definitely wish the best for all of you tonight. Good luck and safe travel wherever you folks are going.

[Coronita]

Folks,

The last I checked is that the Witch fire has now moved near Fairbanchs Ranch (approach). Del Mar residencesy residence are being asked to evac.

As I posted on another thread, I have evaced from Carmel Valley and now am in Los Angeles. As such, I cannot provide any additional updates beyond what I can read from UT.

I left CV around 7:30pm, and traffic I-5 northbound was fine. The smoke was modereate think near I-5/56 area, but seemed to be less when we got to carlesbad. Then, it got really heavy right before camp pendelton. And dropped off as we approached the checkpoint. Traffic was fine I-5 northbound.

If you are near any areas currently being evaced but haven't been asked to evac, and you haven't started to pack, please do yourself a favor and start packing.

If you're frantic, and need some suggestions on what to take, take a look here 

http://piggington.com/evacuees_please_make_sure_to_bring_the_following

Also, if you aren't living alone, have someone stay up watching the news all night (take turns). You and your family's safety is worth the restless night.

I wish the best of luck and safety for all of you. Although I am not pious, I will definitely wish the best for all of you tonight. Good luck and safe travel wherever you folks are going.

[sdduuuude]

Just a note to help track the front of the fire – news showed video of a house on fire in Rancho Santa Fe on Vista Ranco Court. This is about 6 or 7 miles from the coast.

[nostradamus]

I got evac’ed (reverse 911) from Sorrento Valley. I’m now in the college area and the air is a lot cleaner.

[cashflow]

Has anyone heard of updates on the RB/Poway area? Is there still fire in the area? Are residents being allowed to go back in? If anyone has info. please post.
Also, I heard that some homes in The Trails in RB burnt. I have a friend that left her home as the flames were approaching.

[cashflow]

Has anyone heard of updates on the RB/Poway area? Is there still fire in the area? Are residents being allowed to go back in? If anyone has info. please post.
Also, I heard that some homes in The Trails in RB burnt. I have a friend that left her home as the flames were approaching.

[cashflow]

Has anyone heard of updates on the RB/Poway area? Is there still fire in the area? Are residents being allowed to go back in? If anyone has info. please post.
Also, I heard that some homes in The Trails in RB burnt. I have a friend that left her home as the flames were approaching.

[nostradamus]

I got evac’ed (reverse 911) from Sorrento Valley. I’m now in the college area and the air is a lot cleaner.

[nostradamus]

I got evac’ed (reverse 911) from Sorrento Valley. I’m now in the college area and the air is a lot cleaner.

[sdduuuude]

Just a note to help track the front of the fire – news showed video of a house on fire in Rancho Santa Fe on Vista Ranco Court. This is about 6 or 7 miles from the coast.

[sdduuuude]

Just a note to help track the front of the fire – news showed video of a house on fire in Rancho Santa Fe on Vista Ranco Court. This is about 6 or 7 miles from the coast.

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