Wildfire in Anaheim Hills - Page 3

Ghoulish Delight · 02-07-2006, 06:28 PM

So as I drove home, it became apparant the the fire has wended its way strikingly close to home. Not that we're in any danger, with a couple miles between us and the hills, plus at least one significant ridge. And the prevailing winds are blowing that pillar of smoke in the opposite direction, so I can't even smell anything. Still kinda eerie to see it that close.

Cadaverous Pallor · 02-07-2006, 08:36 PM

Like GD said earlier, the winds did the same boogie today and we ended up with raining ash etc. Definitely wasn't as bad as yesterday though.

Kevy Baby · 02-07-2006, 09:03 PM

According to the news on the way home this evening, the fire is currently 10% contained and the battle is basically looking good.

The 241 is scheduled to open tomorrow, but no time was given. I doubt it will be in time to make my morning commute any less painful than this morning.

Ghoulish Delight · 02-07-2006, 09:04 PM

Well, it seems like they've got it under control in the last few hours. Where I saw a large pillar of ominous black smoke on the way home, now there's just a faint glow and a whisp of gray haze.

MickeyLumbo · 02-07-2006, 10:10 PM

firefighters claim own responsibility for the origin of this one.... from backfires they were intentionally setting a few days ago.

just got home and bright orange flames are clearly visible atop the ridge.

25-35 mph sustained winds with 50mph gusts predicted after midnight into the morning.

02-07-2006, 06:28 PM	#1
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	So as I drove home, it became apparant the the fire has wended its way strikingly close to home. Not that we're in any danger, with a couple miles between us and the hills, plus at least one significant ridge. And the prevailing winds are blowing that pillar of smoke in the opposite direction, so I can't even smell anything. Still kinda eerie to see it that close. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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02-07-2006, 08:36 PM	#2
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Like GD said earlier, the winds did the same boogie today and we ended up with raining ash etc. Definitely wasn't as bad as yesterday though. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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02-07-2006, 09:03 PM	#3
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	According to the news on the way home this evening, the fire is currently 10% contained and the battle is basically looking good. The 241 is scheduled to open tomorrow, but no time was given. I doubt it will be in time to make my morning commute any less painful than this morning. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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02-07-2006, 09:04 PM	#4
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Well, it seems like they've got it under control in the last few hours. Where I saw a large pillar of ominous black smoke on the way home, now there's just a faint glow and a whisp of gray haze. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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02-07-2006, 10:10 PM	#5
MickeyLumbo thankfully grateful Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: shangrila Posts: 1,388	firefighters claim own responsibility for the origin of this one.... from backfires they were intentionally setting a few days ago. just got home and bright orange flames are clearly visible atop the ridge. 25-35 mph sustained winds with 50mph gusts predicted after midnight into the morning. __________________
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