Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains Oh how funny Tig... I just emailed you literally 2 minutes ago to let us know you did go away for the weekend! Glad you are okay. Hope everyone else continues to be safe... A house is a building - A home is where your heart makes it... Things are things - Life is priceless.. I pray for those who have lost their houses - but am thankful they still have their lives.
Originally Posted By Lil Mermaid gotta, I was just telling my husband that as devastating as this all is, its amazing and a miracle that there has been only one reported injury in Sylmar. Like you said, things are things but life...
Originally Posted By alphabetmom After reading this I am so worried, I have a friend in Anaheim Hills. Just tried calling phone is busy so, I don't know if that means all is okay or all circuits are busy, or phones are down or what. If she is evacuated I think this is the third time I know of.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Fire has entered Anaheim.... Here are photos of the sky in Tustin, about 100 miles south of Disneyland. <a href="http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/6562347_LtcFf" target="_blank">http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/ga...47_LtcFf</a>
Originally Posted By mawnck 10, actually. For those not familiar with the topography, Disneyland is not being threatened at this time. <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Anaheim+Hills&state=CA" target="_blank">http://www.mapquest.com/maps?c...state=CA</a> The fires are around where the star is, and Disneyland is almost exactly where the Anaheim dot is.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer OOPS... less than 10 miles. 7.41 miles to be exact... <a href="http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2396168" target="_blank">http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2396168</a>
Originally Posted By DyGDisney It would take quite a bit for DL to be threatened, correct? I mean, it's in the middle of a very populated area, and not surrounded at all by open space or sparsely populated area.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Alas, the Yorba Linda fire is hitting a lot of homes and commercial structures. Usually I would say Disneyland is very safe, but the winds are blowing right at Disneyland. Very good chance it won't burn down, but there is a slight possibility with this specific fire.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Disneyland *might* burn down?! I cannot wrap my mind around that. I'm glad to hear tiggirl and you other LPers in the area are okay. I'm thinking of you!
Originally Posted By wonderingalice I absolutely hate this time of year/the Santa Anas... The worries I always have for my parents' safety in Crestline quadruples. Just reading this thread, I'm in tears for all of the LP'ers in the affected areas. You all stay safe! And Sub-Maniac, keep us updated as you can. You're all in our prayers.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Oh my gosh, we just got back from vacation and hadn't heard the news. My thoughts are now with all of our LP friends in the threatened areas as well as your families and friends. I'm sending good vibes to all our firefighters too.
Originally Posted By WiniPu It's utterly amazing how fast this fire spread. When I drove past Green River this morning, on my way to DTD (DH forgot work keys at home), it was a small fire in the brush to the side of the freeway. Must have just started. I came back through about an hour later, and the hills above Yorba Linda were on fire as well. We live about 15 miles from Green River, off the 15S. My husband just called and is coming home over Ortega Hwy because the 57 is closed as well. I wonder how many others will be doing this as well. He should be in a really good mood by the time he finally gets home!
Originally Posted By submarine-maniac I've been watching the news all day and this fire is horrible! It seems to be mostly out of Corona, but the winds can always shift. Yorba Linda and Anaheim Hills are being hit extremely hard. There is a PetCo next to the theater I used to work at. That PetCo is engulfed in flames. Smoke is so bad on the 241 and 91 freeways that people are leaving their cars there and fleeing. All the freeways in the area are closed and I can not get to Disneyland for my shift that was supposed to start 10 minutes ago. As I'm watching the news with my friend, they keep showing the street that he lives on in Yorba Linda. He has no idea what has happened to his home. Many on the street are gone. It's very sad and upsetting to see...
Originally Posted By submarine-maniac WiniPu, just to give you an idea where I am at. When you saw the fire on the right, i am on the left side of the freeway in the hills.
Originally Posted By Lil Mermaid I'm so sorry to hear that Sub. Just hang in there. Did you call your boss and let them know what was going on? How understanding are they? H+P!
Originally Posted By Darkbeer As someone who has been evacuated for days (San Diego Cedar Fire), it is a very bizarre situation. But you realize that you and your loved ones are safe, and your house and possessions are just "stuff", and stuff can be replaced. Looks like when all is said and done, between the loss of Homes, Traditional, Mobile Homes and Apartment/Condos, over 1,000 dwellings will have burned down in the SoCal area this weekend. Count your blessing that you can regroup and go forward, and that many folks will be willing to help you move forward. Yes, Firefighters are the front line, but there are many other Public Service personnel, and other groups, such as non-profits like the American Red Cross, and also religious organizations that will aid not just their members, but the public in general. A VERY Big Thanks to anyone who has helped out, or plans to in the future, working with the fires and all the displaced folks out in this stressful time.
Originally Posted By submarine-maniac Lil Mermaid, I did call my manager and let him know what was going on. They were very understanding. Hopefully the freeways will re open tomorrow morning. As for my friend's house, we think it is gone. Most of his street is gone and when you call, it's just a busy signal. We are going to try to get up there tomorrow after my shift. We are trying to remain optimistic.
Originally Posted By Lil Mermaid I'm glad they are being understanding. I hope your friend's house made it and I'll continue to keep him in my prayers.
