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Not a good day at Sears Point |
Unobtanium-inc |
Oct 9 2017, 06:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,210 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None |
I don't think I want to be racing with this in my mirror!
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tygaboy |
Oct 9 2017, 06:42 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,295 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
I live in the area. Nearby neighborhoods are burned to the ground. Literally.
It's the scariest thing I've ever seen. Please send thoughts and prayers to the North Bay. |
Mueller |
Oct 9 2017, 07:03 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Any word from our fellow 914 brother that owns a winery up North?
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tygaboy |
Oct 9 2017, 07:13 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,295 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Steve's wife has been posting pics most of the day so I'm pretty sure he's OK. I just sent a message asking that he let me know.
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tygaboy |
Oct 9 2017, 07:14 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,295 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
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Mueller |
Oct 9 2017, 07:20 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
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My 914 |
Oct 9 2017, 07:27 PM
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Casual Member Group: Members Posts: 560 Joined: 23-April 16 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 19,928 Region Association: North East States |
prayers out to everyone in that area. I heard that cell service was down as well, making communication even more difficult.
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MartyYeoman |
Oct 9 2017, 08:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,519 Joined: 19-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 839 Region Association: Northern California |
There are a few active members in the north bay area. I hope their survival rate is high. Terrible destruction within minutes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Where's Krieger?
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PlantMan |
Oct 9 2017, 08:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 14-May 14 From: Mission Viejo Member No.: 17,352 Region Association: Southern California |
Wow!
Horrible! We have a fire burning in Orange County as well. Dry conditions are ripe for wildfires.. Prayer to all involved and fighting the fires too. |
tygaboy |
Oct 9 2017, 09:21 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,295 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
In case Krieger doesn't see this thread, at least I can offer:
I texted w/him earlier today (around 10:00 AM) and at that point, he was fine. We have other friends who live near him and they have not received notice to evacuate. |
porschetub |
Oct 9 2017, 09:58 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,701 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
In case Krieger doesn't see this thread, at least I can offer: I texted w/him earlier today (around 10:00 AM) and at that point, he was fine. We have other friends who live near him and they have not received notice to evacuate. that's unreal,have no concept of that except the Australian bush fires,never the less very sobering (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) . |
boxsterfan |
Oct 9 2017, 10:29 PM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
That looks unreal. And how do some trees make it through still standing?
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ConeDodger |
Oct 9 2017, 10:39 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,591 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Some landmarks are gone. The old Stornetta Dairy buildings have burned. So has the Sears Point sign out there on the highway. My shop is 5 miles away. We shut down at 10:50am, less than an hour after opening this morning. Smoke was too thick to breath!
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ndfrigi |
Oct 9 2017, 10:41 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
I know there is member here live in Anaheim Hills. I hope he and his family are okay!
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napasteve |
Oct 10 2017, 08:15 AM
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914 driving winemaker Group: Members Posts: 504 Joined: 2-January 13 From: Napa, CA Member No.: 15,327 Region Association: Northern California |
The situation is surreal. Destruction is amazing. Smoke is thick. We're in the middle of 3 fires (Atlas, Nuns, Partrick) but currently no fire is closer than 2 miles. Winds are calm now but forecast to increase tonight. No power or phone. Wifi on as we're on generator. We're packed if we need to evacuate. Porsches safely in the garage. Fingers and toes all crossed.
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Mark Henry |
Oct 10 2017, 08:23 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
That looks unreal. And how do some trees make it through still standing? Actually that part is totally natural, like the Australian bush fires it's good for the vegetation. Not down playing the terrible loss, or saying this was a natural fire, just stating fact from a nature standpoint. As much as we think we're in control, Mother Nature still has the upper hand. I hope you stay safe Steve. |
SirAndy |
Oct 10 2017, 10:54 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,648 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
The Atlas fire is now moving south towards Vallejo, even though it's 18 miles from my house, the smoke is pretty thick here and everything is covered in ash.
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Calwaterbear |
Oct 10 2017, 11:17 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 207 Joined: 15-November 14 From: United States Member No.: 18,123 Region Association: Central California |
I'm pretty far away - fresno area, But I have 40 acres, room for horses dogs etc, and plenty of room in my home for anyone who needs a place to go.
pick up and trailer too, if you need help moving stuff - but most likely i couldnt get into the area due to closures 559-367-7156 Carl |
mbseto |
Oct 10 2017, 11:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 6-August 14 From: Cincy Member No.: 17,743 Region Association: North East States |
Always thought of fires as something you could proactively plan for, but this looks similar to living on a flood plain or being in the path of a hurricane - no choice but to get out of the way. Hope everyone gets through all right.
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Woodside914 |
Oct 10 2017, 11:46 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 19-May 10 From: Woodside, CA Member No.: 11,743 Region Association: Northern California |
It's my understanding that the night of this 'Urban Firestorm', the police cars drove down those neighborhood streets broadcasting the mandatory evacuation over their squad car loudspeakers...all this was done Minutes before the fire storm hit this neighborhood.
The fire moved forward so fast from the high winds, with embers flying everywhere, that most people barely had time to leave with the clothes on their backs. I can only hope they all made it out safely, with their pets, before the destruction. As you can see from that photo, so many irreplaceable personal items were lost. Just about everything they owned....including maybe a project car in the garage (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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