The latest about the California wildfires

[angelwing]

Aw geez, praying he gets everyone to safety.

If anyone is interested:


http://www.sdcountyemergency.com/

[angelwing]

Homes completely destroyed:

Rancho Bernardo Area
The following are address located in the 17,000 Block of Valladares
Drive: 17616, 17788, 17848, 17635, 17605

Jocatal Court
11686

Cabella Drive:
18013, 17995, 17987, 17961, 11488, 11449

Aliento Court:
11552, 11533, 11523, 11512

Duenda Rd:
11478, 11479, 11469, 11468, 11464, 11458, 11459

Azucar Way:
17885, 17864, 17865, 17816, 17824, 17808

Aquamiel:
21 Homes

Escoba Place:
4 Homes

Danza Circle:
11517, 11534, 11537, 11524

Palito Court:
11529, 11536

Alcalde Street:
11476, 11460

Ipai Court
11072
Poway
Sagewood Drive
13956

Country Day Road:
4 houses

Horizon Court
14326, 14310, 14325, 14342


AREAS UNDER MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDERS

Everywhere north of Highway 56, east of Interstate 5, west of
Interstate 15 and south of Del Dios Highway.

All residents of Ramona

The Sheriff has issued a mandatory evacuation along Highway 94 for
residents of the following communities:

Barrett Junction
Engineer Springs
Dulzura
All areas in between
Updated Evacuations:

Voluntary Evacuations are underway in the following Chula Vista
neighborhoods: All of Bellalago, all of the Woods at Eastlake, areas
of San Miguel Ranch and areas of Rolling Hills Ranch.
Scripps Ranch residents have been told to pack up and evacuate.
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for Rancho Santa Fe, portions
of Leucadia, as well as the Olivenhain Dam area.
Mandatory evacuations have also been ordered for Lakeside at 13100
Willow Rd.
Pomerado Hospital & Nursing Home evacuated
THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ARE EVACUATION SHELTERS:

Fire Storm Shelter Update
As of 1:45 p.m., here is the most current status of Emergency
Shelters:

Shelters that still have capacity
Qualcomm Stadium
Santana High School
Poway Community Park
Poway Girls & Boys Club
Campo Community Center
Mission Hills High School
Escondido High School - 1535 North Broadway
Santana High School - 9915 Magnolia Avenue (in Santee)
Ramona High School

Full Shelters
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Steele Canyon High School - 12440 Campo Road in Spring Valley
Escondido High School
Mira Mesa High School - 10510 Reagan Road (off Mira Mesa Boulevard)
San Marcos High School (temporary shelter).
- Residents forced to evacuate their families and belongings are
getting some help from U-Haul who announced that they will provide 30
days of free storage service. Click Here for more info >>

- There is additional room at Naval Base San Diego for active duty
military personnel, and their families. Sailors and their families
should report to the Admiral Prout field house at Naval Base San
Diego for evacuation housing. Click here for more information>>

FIRE ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION

I-15 CLOSURE: Interstate 15 is shut down from the scales to Highway
76, at Via Rancho Parkway to Highway 56, between State Route 78 and
Ted Williams Parkway and State Route 78 to State Route 163.

South County:
SR-94 is closed between Otay Lakes Road and Forest Gate Road.

Campo:
All roads west of Forrest Gate Road and East of Otay Lakes Road.

Viejas:
Eastbound I-8 is closed at Willows Road, Westbound I-8 is closed at
SR 79.

Jamul:
Honey Springs road at Lyons Valley Road.

Alpine:
East Victoria between Otto & Overland Passage Road.

Buckman Springs:
Eastbound I-8 at Buckman Springs Rd.

Otay:
SR 94 at Melody

Ramona:
SR 78 at Magnolia Avenue.
Wildcat Canyon Rd, Willow Road to Ramona.

Julian:
Fire is burning on Eagle Peak at 7MM, west of Pine Hills Road.
Tree down at Detrich Way between Oak Grove Drive and Blue Jay.

Lakeside:
SR 67 is closed to Northbound traffic @ Mapleview.

San Pasqual:
Eastbound SR 78 at Bear Valley Parkway.
San Pasqual Valley Road, Joe Bandy Canyon Road & 78/Weekend Villa.

Rancho San Diego:
Large Tree is down on Willow Glen at Hillsdale due to winds.

Elfin Forest:
A power pole with live wires is down at Country Club Lane.

Valley Center:
There is a tree in the roadway on SR-76 at Red Gate.

Rancho Santa Fe:
El Mondevideo at Paseo Delicias.

Fallbrook:
Old 395 at Hwy 76 and East Mission - both ends.
Reche Road from Gird to Old 395.

SCHOOL CLOSURES FOR MONDAY, OCT. 22

ALL SAN DIEGO COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED TOMORROW
(TUESDAY).
Campuses in the San Diego Unified School District will be closed on
Tuesday, October 23. Parents are welcome to pick up their students
early Monday.
The San Diego City College District, campuses and offices will be
closed as of 3 p.m. Monday. This closure affects 100,000 students and
6,000 employees.
Escondido Adventist Academy, a private K-12 school in Escondido will
be CLOSED Tuesday, October 23.
SDSU has announced all classes are cancelled for the remainder of the
day. Faculty has been asked to stay on campus until 2pm today.
Julian Elementary School, Julian Middle School, Julian High School
districts
Escondido Union Elementary School District
All schools within the Poway and Ramona Unified School Districts.
All schools in Jamul, Delzura Union School District
Steele Canyon High School
Dehesa Charter School in Escondido
Palomar Mountain Elementary School in Valley Center
Cornerstone Christian School in Poway
Arts & Letters in Rancho Bernardo
Newbridge School in Poway
Calvary Christian Academy in Chula Vista

Click Here for a complete list >>

FIELD TRIP INFORMATION

Sixth grade field trips to camp Palomar on Palomar Mountain have been
cancelled because roads leading to the camp have been closed.

FIRE INFORMATION CONTACT NUMBERS / WEBSITE

Residents should call 2-1-1 for all non-emergency calls related to
the fires. Due to large call volume, residents are also urged to find
fire information online at http://www.211SanDiego.org

For additional fire information, residents may also call the City of
San Diego Community Access Phone at 619-570-1070.

ADDITIONAL CLOSURE INFORMATION

All San Diego County courts are closed.
Superior Courts will remain open and employees are being told to
report to work.

[Stephanie]

Steve - my prayers are going out to your sons, especially the one in Eastlake.

That was a nice offer made by U-Haul.

We've seen a lot of huge fires out west the past several years, but I don't remember one threatening so many people as this one is. This is awful!

[angelwing]

I don't know where Wxman91 is located, but I just got this info, passing it on:

Chula Vista -- Voluntary evacuations are underway in several eastern
Chula Vista neighborhoods. Evacuation boundaries are east of Mt.
Miguel Road, north of Proctor Valley Road, east of Hunte Parkway and
north of Otay Lakes Road.

Those leaving their homes are advised to seek food and shelter at the
city's designated evacuation center at the Chula Vista Youth Center
on the campus of Chula Vista High School. Firefighters are
considering lighting a backfire east of Proctor Valley Road to halt
the progress of the Harris fire, which is moving in Chula Vista's
direction.

Shortly after 1 p.m., police teams moved through four communities to
warn residents of fire danger: Bella Lago, the Woods at EastLake,
some areas of San Miguel Ranch and some areas of Rolling Hills Ranch.

Donations to assist displaced homeowners at the evacuation center are
being accepted at the Chula Vista Community Youth Center. Items such
as air mattresses, blankets, non-perishable food and water are in
demand. For more information, call the Youth Center directly at (619)
691-5276. The KOA Campground, located on N. Second Ave. is offering
evacuees space for RVs and their large animals.

Chula Vista residents who want updates on the current fire situation
can call (619) 397-6399 to hear recorded messages.

[CrazyC83]

Do we have any members out in the scorching zone?

Yes, Wxmann_91 . He and his family are most likely going to get out soon.

On another board, he said he evacuated...

[angelwing]

U-Haul will provide 30 days of free storage service to residents
forced to evacuate themselves and their belongings because of fires
burning throughout Southern California, company officials said today.

"This fire has already caused tremendous damage and inflicted extreme
hardship on the communities we serve," said U-Haul Area District Vice
President Tony Waters. "I hope this effort will provide assistance to
families that truly need a helping hand if this fire affects their
areas."

The free storage services will be available at the following San
Diego County locations:


U-Haul Storage Carlsbad, 6175 Paseo Del Norte
U-Haul Chula Vista, 99 N. Fourth Ave.
U-Haul Center El Cajon, 1186 E. Main
U-Haul Mission Avenue, 950 W. Mission Ave., Escondido
U-Haul Center El Centro, 1745 S. Fourth St., El Centro
U-Haul Center Oceanside, 802 S. Coast Highway
U-Haul Center Lemon Grove, 1805 Massachusetts Ave.
U-Haul Center Miramar, 9650 Camino Ruiz
U-Haul Center of Poway, 13210 Poway Road
U-Haul Storage Spring Valley, 8847 Jamacha Road

[Stephanie]

My prayers to Wx_mann91 as well.

I'm looking on MapQuest to get an idea as to where the various towns that have been affected are located. The size is absolutely scary!

[CajunMama]

We also have Furluvcats who is in temecula but i don't know if the fires are affecting her or not. She hasn't been on in awhile...2 teenagers, need i say more!

[angelwing]

CAMP PENDLETON - Camp Pendleton officials are recommending that
military members and their families pack personal belongings and water
in anticipation of an evacuation, the public affairs office said.

Residents of De Luz Housing, Serra Mesa Housing, San Luis Rey Housing
and O'Neill Housing areas are now on notice for possible evacuation.
The Provost Marshall and military police will announce an evacuation
plan, routes and lodging by loud speaker.

Military members who have already packed and have places to stay,
either on or off base, are authorized to do so.

"Safety is paramount: I urge all residents to take prudent precautions
ahead of time," said Colonel James B. Seaton III, the Commanding
Officer. "Do not wait to begin to prepare."

The Camp Pendleton information hotline is (866) 430-2764

[azskyman]

7 pm update (local time) from my son and his wife. The Harris fire has jumped to within two main intersections of their home, perhaps 3 miles. Smoke and ash was increasing, and police have closed off roads northeast of where they live. They went back briefly to the townhouse to close the windows and take photos of interior furnishings and grab some medications. Grace, his wife, is in her fourth month of pregnancy, so they have moved to another location out of the heaviest smoke and about 8 miles away. They are fine and safe at the moment...and relatively calm all things considered.

From atop the hill where they live, he said the entire mountain north, east, and southeast of him is ablaze. 22,000 acres and growing. He said there was virtually a continuous fire line along that horizon.

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. The overnight hours are surely critical for San Diego County.

[JonathanBelles]

My prayers to all those involved.

[lurkey]

Southern California Wildfires Burn Out of Control: New NASA Satellite Images Show Fires' Rapid Growth

San Diego Fire Blog

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More links

If anyone is interested:
http://www.sdcountyemergency.com/

Note: the San Diego Emergency Site reportedly has been slammed most of the evening. There are reports that the site has been down intermittently.

[Cyclenall]

Wxmann_91 on the other board has posted that they are now leaving to Qualcomm stadium.

http://www.sandiego.gov/qualcomm/

[Miss Mary]

We also have Furluvcats who is in temecula but i don't know if the fires are affecting her or not. She hasn't been on in awhile...2 teenagers, need i say more!

Azskyman/Steve thought furry might be located far enough north to be out of harms way. Let's hope so! I'm worried about her too.......and everyone out there. People, animals (many had to leave their horses behind, , ), homes, businesses, etc.

[azskyman]

Winds overnight subsided in many areas. This morning into midday will be a key time period for containment and control. Afternoon temps are expected to be from the mid 80's to near 90 again with this morning's humidity only about 10%.

Noticed that the area near my son's home is anticipating stronger NE winds to redevelop, so we are keeping fingers crossed at the moment.

It is quite likely that some of the fingers of these fires will make their way all the way to the ocean today.

Another update later this morning.

[Pburgh]

Oh Poppysky, you must feel so helpless. ((HUGS))
My thoughts and prayers are going out to Jarrod & Grace. So glad the rest of your family is safe.

[Cyclenall]

Link: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me ... ome-center

According to this:

500,000 Told To Evacuate

[vbhoutex]

We also have Furluvcats who is in temecula but i don't know if the fires are affecting her or not. She hasn't been on in awhile...2 teenagers, need i say more!

Azskyman/Steve thought furry might be located far enough north to be out of harms way. Let's hope so! I'm worried about her too.......and everyone out there. People, animals (many had to leave their horses behind, , ), homes, businesses, etc.

There was a fire south of Temecula yesterday, which with the winds would have been headed away from her probably, but I don't remember exactly where in the Temecula area she lives.

[JTD]

I found this on a website just now. The network evening and morning shows will be basing out of California starting tonight:
Anchors Head West To Cover Fires

ABC's Charles Gibson and NBC's Brian Williams are on their way out west to report on the growing wildfires in Southern California. This morning, CBS News announced Katie Couric is also headed west. With winds not expected to die down until Wednesday, it could be a busy next couple of days for the evening news anchors. We're told Williams will base in San Diego as will NBC's Matt Lauer. Lester Holt remains in Los Angeles. Terry Moran, Chris Cuomo and Claire Shipman are also on the ground, reporting for ABC News broadcasts.

>More: A CBS News spokesperson tells TVNewser Couric was in New Hampshire reporting several campaign stories Monday. "After her shoots were done, we got her out to California last night."

[Miss Mary]

Received an email from Shannon/furluvcats. She gave me permission to post her message and of course thanks us for our concern.

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Hi Mary,
we're OK! Surrounded but OK...we are in Temecula..we watched a fire out our bedroom window about 1215am last night, but it has not come into our town..hubby is evacuating his casino today...its all very bad but we are SAFE so far! Kids school will be made an evacuation center later tonight. We have 2 centers in Temecula already. I'll try my best to keep you updated...thank you for your concern. Im helping my friend with a horse ranch who yesterday took in 50 evacuated horses...expecting many more today...total chaos here in so cal...our winds have died significantly but its hotter than hell today...we're too reach 99 today...ugh...Feel free to post this.

Love,
Shannon