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Asbestos Concerns Arise in Wake of Wildfires
2009-09-09 01:17:00 A series of wildfires that have recently torn through southern California have resulted in serious concerns arising over potential exposure to the deadly carcinogenic asbestos. Asbestos exposure can result in a range of serious health problems, and this includes a form of asbestos cancer known as mesothelioma. The fires, which were raging for days, have destroyed ...
Timelapse of California wildfires - AMAZING
2009-09-02 05:14:00 This makes the California wildfires all that more menacing, check out this footage. Subscribe via RSS: Subscribe via Email: Follow Michael Lehet on Twitter:...
AstroDad wrote a new blog post: Wildfires affect Mt. Wilson and Pasadena...
2009-08-30 10:16:00 AstroDad wrote a new blog post: Wildfires affect Mt. Wilson and Pasadena... The huge southern California wildfires are rather too close to the historic Mt. Wilson Observatory (home to the Hooker 100″ telescope (formerly the largest telescope in the world) and founded by one of the giants of 20th century astronomy, George Hale) and the nearby city of Pasadena, home to JPL and Caltech. Been there quite a ...
Jihadist Celebrate The Wildfires In Australia
2009-02-15 14:01:00 JIHADISTS are celebrating the worst tragedy in Victoria's history.Terror watchdogs said fundamentalists had blogged on websites across the globe, applauding the lives lost and destruction.Senior analyst at SITE Intelligence Group Adam Raisman said they were posting pictures of burnt homes and devastated victims and "taking joy in the scenes".One jihadist wrote: "It would be an act of revenge for Australian's participation in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq."Bushfires victims said they were stunned."We're minding our own business and trying to cope with all this and they are celebrating our suffering," said Denise McCann who lost her home in the Kinglake blaze.Regional Islamic Council vice-president Dr Ameer Ali said the comments did not represent the wider Muslim community."They have no idea what they are talking about," he said.SOURCE
Pinoys may call hotline for updates on kin affected by Australian wildfires
2009-02-10 10:00:00 Filipinos with relatives in Australia may avail of a hotline set up by the Australian Red Cross for kin of those who may be affected by the Victorian bushfires there. But a bulletin on the Australian embassy said the Australian Red Cross said callers to the hotline at +61-3-9328-3716 may experience delays due to the high ...
Trying to Put Out Wildfires
2008-12-13 11:46:00 Blog of the Day Awards for Saturday December 13, 2008A Blog of the Day Award goes to Trying to Put Out WildfiresTechnorati TagsBlog Award Blog Awards winner Bloggers Blogs Awards Blogging Bloggies Weblogs Weblog Award of the day Award web online nominations Internet Blog of the Day Awards Blog of the Day Award Blog of the Day BOTDA winners Weblog Award Weblog Awards blogspotBe sure to submit your nominations early.Thank you,Bill Austin
Wildfires May Improve Forests' Ability to Sequester Carbon
2008-08-01 16:06:00 From Scientific American: Wildfires wreaked havoc across southern California last year, resulting in billions of dollars in irreparable damage. Not surprisingly, land managers and agencies this season have mobilized fire crews and equipment to stop the flames before they spread. In
List of Homes Burned in Telegraph Fire
2008-07-31 20:50:00 The following homes are confirmed to have burned in the Telegraph Fire. The list is not complete, as damage assessment is ongoing.5667 West Whitlock Road5673 West Whitlock Road5754 West Whitlock Road (2 residences)5755 West Whitlock Road5805 West Whitlock Road5809 West Whitlock Road5831 West Whitlock Road5845 West Whitlock Road5882 West Whitlock Road5897 West Whitlock Road5897A West Whitlock Road5916 West Whitlock Road (2 residences)5939 West Whitlock Road5997 West Whitlock Road5880 Mt. Bullion Ridge Road5889 Mosher Road5896 Sherlock Road6040 Sherlock Road (2 mobiles lost, residence okay)6164 Sherlock RoadJohn and Wendy Vittands property on Mt. Bullion Road (their horses were saved and are at the Fairgrounds).Jennifer and Harry Strawbridge property on Mt. Bullion Road.Jon Curry property on Whitlock Road.Kelly McLard property.Katrina Stone's parents property.Mary Briggs property.
By: Robert Lindsay
Missing Dog From Telegraph Fire
2008-07-31 20:35:00 A very nice older dog was found in the area of the Telegraph Fire on July 28 or 29 and taken to the fairgrounds under animal control. The dog has a skin condition and a collar (which may not be the dog's own collar) that says My Name Is Chester. People looked up the phone number on the tag, (209) 966-5732, under reverse search, but there was no answer as the address had been evacuated.The address is 5903 Sherlock Road, Midpines, which is the property of Darlene Hales. If anyone knows where Darlene is, let her know about here and tell her to contact Mariposa Animal Control immediately at (209) 966-3615. Time is of the essence.
By: Robert Lindsay
Blacks in Paradise Are a Problem
2008-07-13 05:32:00 The Concow Fire, or Humboldt Fire, is a fire burning near a town called Paradise in northern California. It's in Butte County in the foothills of the Northern Sierra Nevada Mountains.I've never been to the area, but I was in Yuba City in 1973 (30 miles away). I went fishing in the Yuba River and caught a smallmouth bass on a lure (Yay!) and went fishing in a strange place called Sutter Bypass, which is a sort of endless twisting mess of bypasses, channels, fake streams, and whatnot, apparently diverted from the Sacramento River.We also used to stop in a place called Orland and buy really great olives in these little farmers' stores. This part of the Sacramento Valley is infernally hot in the summer, and there are all kinds of weird flying bugs out in the evenings, when it barely cools down. There's a lot more water in the Sacramento Valley than in the San Joaquin Valley (farther north), and you see many fields flooded with water to grow rice.The Humboldt Fire is one of the huge ...
By: Robert Lindsay
Wildfires heat up debate on inadequate insurance coverage
2008-06-06 09:12:00 Stan Newman figures it will cost him close to $400,000 to rebuild his three-bedroom home, which burned to the ground in the fall when a wildfire swept through his neighborhood in the San Diego County community of Rancho Bernardo.
By: Get rich
Gale-force winds stoke wildfires
2008-04-30 16:12:00 RENO, Nevada (AP) -- Firefighters contended with gale-force winds while battling a huge brush fire that raced along the edge of a valley south of Reno. The blaze forced a major highway to close, threatened homes, and caused the evacuation of a school.
By: Get rich
California Wildfires Yield Retroactive Tax Relief
2008-02-27 00:00:00 California residents whose properties were damaged by October and November wildfires may be eligible for disaster tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) and the California State Board of Equalization (BOE).
Hundreds of wildfires scorch the South
2008-02-11 19:41:00 CONWAY, South Carolina (AP) -- Investigators went to work Monday trying to figure out what ignited hundreds of weekend wildfires that chased some residents from churches and led others to seek them out for sanctuary.
By: Get rich
Storm Track Infiltration: US Wildfires and Terrorism
2008-01-26 18:38:00 From The Gathering Storm Blog A little while back, the bloggospher was discussing the idea that the many wildfires set off last summer could be the work of eco-terrorists of the Jihadist kind. Such a terrorist attack was openly discussed on Jihadist websites. U.S. officials monitoring terrorist web sites have discovered a call for using forest fires ...
California Wildfires Lingering Effects On Your Cars Air Filter
2007-11-30 14:58:00 If you’ve ever smoked a cigarette you know how nasty the filter gets. Even after just a few puffs, the recently white tip will turn a disgusting orange-brown. The Southern California Wildfires have burned up hundreds, make that thousands, of acres filling the air with ash, smoke and dust. During the fires, you could actually see ...
By: MotorCarInfo.com
Malibu Is Burning
2007-11-25 05:36:00 Wildfires scorched more than 2,000 acres in the exclusive community of Malibu today, destroying nearly three-dozen multi-million dollar homes and forcing 10,000 to 15,000 residents to evacuate. The blazes are less than a mile from a massive fire last month that destroyed more than 1,200 acres and destroyed seven structures and the landmark Malibu Presbyterian Church. ...
By: The Hot Joints
Wildfires Ashes and Coals of Gratitude and Healing ?a note from Tinka Frien
2007-11-23 19:16:00 Tinka Friend, a Unitarian Universalist in Southern California and editor of the newsletter “Serenity” writes us this note from her part of the world. –JGR _________________ Now that all the wildfires surrounding us have died down and we can breathe again… I just finished the November and December issues of “Serenity.” I already had half of Nov. ...
Are You Protecting Your Home From Wildfires?
2007-11-16 00:00:00 The damage caused to homes and other property by wildfires every year is extensive, but if you are planning on building a home in a rural area where these fires are a risk, there are a few different things that you can do to help minimize the damage to your home. Fireproof materials are ...
No Charges For 10-Year Old CA Fire Starter
2007-11-14 04:46:00 A 10-year-old boy who admitted starting a 38,000-acre fire last month that destroyed 21 homes in northern Los Angeles County will not be charged, prosecutors said Tuesday. There was no evidence of intent by the boy who accidentally ignited brush outside his home by playing with matches, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said ...
By: The Hot Joints
Protecting Your Home From Wildfires
2007-11-12 06:00:00 Don't wait for your neighbor's house to burn down before you start thinking about protecting your home from wildfires. Not all wildfires are predictable. Some fires need just the right set...
Disneyland Resort Salutes Heroes of Wildfires With Free, Three-Day Admissio
2007-11-07 09:22:00 ANAHEIM, Calif., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Following The Walt Disney Company's recent announcement that it is donating $2 million to fire relief efforts, Disneyland Resort officials today expressed appreciation for the heroic efforts of the emergency workers battling the ...
California Wildfires Becoming Global Warming Debate
2007-11-04 00:00:00 All people know that not every calamity can be immediately associated with the growing issue on global warming and climate change. But surely, there will be some evidence that could lead to them. Such has become the issue since the current devastation of wildfires in Southern California has been getting out of hands. How can this ...
Mt. San Miguel is on fire. San Diego County wildfires - 23 Oct 2007 - Flic
2007-11-01 11:45:00 The Harris Fire just went over the peak of this mountain after midnight on 10/23/2007. Harris Fire Harris Ranch Road & Hwy 94 San Diego County This fire has burned 90,440 acres and is 95 percent contained. The fire started on October 21 and is burning at Harris Ranch Road and both sides of Highway 94 in Portrero in San Diego County. Full containment is expected October 31. There have been 21 civilian and 32 firefighter injuries, as well as five deaths on this fire. 211 homes and 262 outbuildings have been destroyed, and 259 additional structures are damaged. Damage assessments, inspections and are in progress. All evacuations have been lifted. Re-entry for residents only is being allowed. 2,214 firefighters are assigned under a unified command. A military aerial infrared platform is being used to identify remaining hot spots. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $15.1 million.
Response to Wildfires by Military not Hampered by Deployments
2007-10-30 18:54:00 It did not take long for people to blame George Bush for the wildfires in California because of his [past] opposition to global warming and because of a general hatred of the man. People compare the response to the wildfires with the response to Katrina and there are those who believe that the wealthier Californians ...
By: Webloggin
Wildfires as seen by Genesis I
2007-10-29 11:00:00 Genesis I, the first prototype space module of Bigelow Aerospace was launched into Earth orbit more than a year ago. The company has published these new images of the California wildfires taken by Genesis I, from a height of 500-600 km.
By: Space Files
Schwarzenegger vows to ?hunt down? arsonists behind California wildfires
2007-10-29 10:51:00 Arnold Schwarzenegger has pledged to ‘hunt down’ those involved in starting the devastating fires in California. The Governor of California said that ...
By: B4U India
Catapulting the Propaganda on Wildfires
2007-10-28 12:37:00 At first look, "Separatists Claim Responsibility For California Wildfires" appears to be like any other story on CNN.com. The article claims that California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has confirmed that a radical Hispanic organization had taken responsibility for the fires that raged through southern California this week. The article even says there's photographic proof "of individuals holding
By: Politics Plus
Poor air from wildfires a health threat
2007-10-27 13:08:00 SAN DIEGO - Even as many of the wildfires in flame-ravaged Southern California died down and residents returned home, lingering dust and soot-laden air made it difficult for many to breathe even a sigh of relief Saturday.
By: Get rich
Poor air from wildfires a health threat
2007-10-27 13:08:00 SAN DIEGO - Even as many of the wildfires in flame-ravaged Southern California died down and residents returned home, lingering dust and soot-laden air made it difficult for many to breathe even a sigh of relief Saturday.
By: Get rich
Online Resource Available to Victims of California Wildfires
2007-10-27 01:36:00 The devastation we see every day in the newspaper and on the TV news regarding the Southern California wildfires should make us all very greatful for the things in life we take for granted. Sure, we may be experiencing some downtimes in the Las Vegas real estate and high rise condo market right now, but that's nothing compared to what many people in California are presently enduring.For all you California people who either subscribe to this blog or just read it on occasion, here's an online resource for the victims of the California wildfires just in case they've ever considering making the move to Las Vegas.http://www.wildfirevictim-relocation.com/We truly hope you find it helpful.
Photos of California Wildfires
2007-10-26 10:37:00 At least 1,500 homes were destroyed[5] and around 500,000 acres (2,000 km²)... See photos from the fires in California
By: Attuworld
Three Cheers for the Fires
2007-10-26 07:53:00 You're sputtering and spitting, I can see you now. But why are you even on this site in the first place? The profile says the purpose of this blog is to anger as many people as possible. Hence, this post.First of all, let me clarify by saying that I am very sorry for all of the firefighters and the poor, low-income, middle-class and rural residents and ranchers who were either injured or lost lives, homes, belongings, pets, vehicles and orchards in the fires. I am also sorry for all of the Americans of any class who died as a result of the fires (for my less humane feelings on the dead illegal aliens who started the Harris fire, see here).I weep for every wild animal and plant lost in the fires: the California spotted owls, Southwestern Willow Flycatchers, Arroyo Toads, Pacific Pocket Mice, San Diego Ambrosias, Pallid Manzanitas, Quino Checkerspots, Hermes Coppers and Thorne's Hairstreaks. One Pacific Pocket Mouse has more inherent decency and value than 20 of San Diego's ultrar...
By: Robert Lindsay
Good News: Four Illegal Aliens Burn to Death
2007-10-26 06:48:00 Ok, ok, ok, you're all up in arms about the headline, right? Well, just settle down. I'm not cheering because four illegal aliens got killed by the Harris Fire. Yes, they just found their bodies today. Thing is, I am almost positive that these are some of the illegals that set the Harris Fire. How do we know?The Harris Fire was caused by an "illegal campfire" at a "migrant camp" off Harris Ranch Road near Highway 94 in Potrero (map here). That's PC-speak for the campfires that illegal aliens set in the border area when they are crossing. The bodies were found right near where the fire started.Six illegal aliens were caught very soon after the fire started. They said that four members of their party had been killed by the fire, but they had escaped. Some of them were badly burned.Firefighters watch the Harris Fire, a fire started by illegal aliens, once again doing the jobs that Americans just won't do, in this case, the job that Americans won't do was starting a 90,000 acre co...
By: Robert Lindsay
Southern California Wildfires Still Raging
2007-10-26 06:13:00 Photo From http://news.bbc.co.uk/ As a former Southern California Resident and having just visited Southern California a week before the fires started the stories Via CNN and FoxNEWS is very saddening. I remember the Fires of 2003 and previous years and vividly remember the strong smoke and Falling ash that plummeted The Orange County Area ...
California Wildfires - 2007 - California Fires Video Simulation
2007-10-26 05:22:00 Fortunately the wildfires are being brought under control. Sadly they have destroyed many homes and destroyed wildlife and habitat. Here is a simulation of how the fires spread as they raced through California.
By: The Clever Cynic
Free Calling Services to Aid Victims of Southern California Wildfires
2007-10-26 02:54:00 THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon is stepping up with a $60,000 grant to assist Southern Californians forced from their homes amid devastating wildfires that have swept across the region.Verizon is also providing evacuees with a range of free calling services - from cell phones to automatic call-forwarding - to help them stay connected during the natural disaster."Our neighbors are in trouble and we want to help," said Verizon West Region President Tim McCallion. "Communicating in times of crisis is critical, and obviously many people need food, shelter and other basic necessities. We are providing an array of financial and operational support to those who have been displaced by these devastating fires, and we intend to help make the homeowners, business owners and relief workers' lives a little easier during this very trying time."The Verizon Foundation will donate $60,000 to the American Red Cross for fire victims, with the grant to be divided equally among t...
Tori?s B&B threatened by wildfires
2007-10-26 01:10:00 Tori Spelling’s Southern California bed and breakfast has been evacuated because of the wildfires. Spelling and husband Dean McDermott own Chateau La Rue, located near Temecula, CA. The inn is currently featured on their reality show, Tori and Dean: Inn Love on Oxygen. “We got a call that our Temecula B&B was being evacuated,” Spelling ...
San Diego Wildfires Update
2007-10-26 00:13:00 After Blogging the San Diego fires the threat has subsided by us, but has gotten worse for others. I have since unpacked our bags. For a while the fire was moving so fast, I was getting pretty worried. The most houses that were destroyed in San Diego county were in the 92127 zip code, we are ...
Criticism Mounts of Poor Federal Efforts in California Wildfires
2007-10-26 00:00:00 Today's San Diego Union-Tribune continued its coverage of the poor federal response to the wildfires that have devastated much of the county. Customs delays to get a Canadian firefighting aircraft in, red tape in joining Marine corps forces with California...
By: MiseryWatch
MSM Blame George Bush for Wildfires in California, and Everything Else
2007-10-25 22:07:00 As predictable as the sun rising in the morning sky, liberals around America blamed George Bush for the wildfires in California. Evidently, George Bush is responsible for the following: 1) Wild Fires; 2) Hurricanes; 3) Tornadoes; 4) Corporate Corruption; 5) Poverty; 6) Crime (nothing specific, just crime in general); 7) Tsunamis; 8) Illiteracy; 9) Sudanese Genocide; 10) Islamic Fundamentalism; 11) Disease; 12) Drug Abuse; and 13) Just about anything bad in the World. I thought these liberals want a wall separating Church and State, yet they honestly believe that George Bush is responsible for the weather?Those who are fans of this blog know that I am not a George Bush supporter; he has allowed spending to get out of control. But, when liberals want to debate whether George Bush caused wildfires in California, someone needs to acknowledge that Al Gore has destroyed all reason in this Country. Honestly, how psychotic does someone have to be so see a hurricane or a wildfire and bla...
Arson Suspected in 2 of the CA Wildfires
2007-10-25 20:40:00 Federal agents joined the search for evidence Wednesday in brush-covered Orange County hills where an arsonist is believed to have ignited one of the wildfires devastating Southern California. In San Bernardino County, a man suspected of starting a small fire was arrested and another man was shot to death by police after he fled officers who ...
By: The Hot Joints
California Wildfires seen from Orbit
2007-10-25 20:10:00 A shame, isn't it. Hope they can save as much as possible. Leggi ancora | Pubblicato da pgagliar | Commenti Tags: california wildfires, hell of fire, president bush visiting californ, natural disasters &-nbsp; &n-bsp; &nb-sp; &nbs-p; -;
Our heart goes out to all those impacted by the California wildfires - Dr.
2007-10-25 20:08:00 The losses that have taken place as a result of the California wildfires undermine a person’s need to see the world as a safe & predictable place. It is very traumatic to stand helplessly by and watch ones community, neigborhood, and in many cases one’s home become ravaged and destroyed by wildfires. -One’s home represents a ...
Cheney Nods Off During Meeting On Calif. Wildfires
2007-10-25 19:50:00 LOL! -- I suppose its a tiring job... (CBS13) WASHINGTON Vice President Dick Cheney was caught on tape and caught off guard during a meeting with President Bush.
By: Hot Fresh Now
what the california wildfires teach us
2007-10-25 19:46:00 So the thing that has been on the news the most frequent has been the fires in southern california. It brings me back to the time when I had to evacuate from hurricane katrina. However, the big difference here is that the wildfires are definitely more widespread and the people dealing with this situation seems ...
Berry Blames Wildfires on Mother Nature
2007-10-25 18:20:00 Actress Halle Berry fears the Malibu, California wildfires will destroy her California home - but insists its fate rests with "mother nature".Almost one million people have so far been evacuated from the affected area since fires began on Sunday morning.And the pregnant star admits the flames have got her seriously worried for the safety of her loved ones.Speaking from London, where she's promoting her new film, ironically titled Things We Lost In The Fire, the Oscar winner tells WENN, "It's frightening. I live in Malibu so I'm worried about my neighbors, my friends, my family and my house (because) it's a very old property."It's scary, it's mother nature, she's angry."
Southern California Wildfires - Contact Numbers
2007-10-25 09:14:00 Finally tonight, we have contact numbers for you for each respective fire. And we have a list of fires that are fully contained. Thank you for turning to lalate news since Sunday as Southern California’s only news site providing you 24 hour coverage of all the fire regions. Poomacha Fire Poomacha Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160. Horno/Ammo Fire Ammo Fire Information Line (866) 430-2764. Harris Fire Harris Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160. Rosa Fire Rosa Fire Information Line (951) 940-6985. Witch Fire Witch Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160. Buckweed Fire Buckweed Fire Information Line (323) 881-2411 Magic Fire Magic Fire Information Line (323) 881-2411. Ranch Fire Ranch Fire Information Line (626) 821-6700. Canyon Fire Canyon Fire Information Line (323) 881-2411. Cajon Fire Cajon Fire Information line (909) 383-5688. Martin Fire Martin Fire Information line (909) 383-5688. Slide Fire Slide Fire Information Line (909) 383-5688. Grass Valley Fire Grass Valley F... |
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