Kelly
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Post by Kelly on Oct 27, 2003 16:08:08 GMT -5
I can't find any way to reply on the other Crestline Fire thread (The button is gone) so I figured we should start another one.
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Post by ashvamp on Oct 27, 2003 16:19:59 GMT -5
Any responses to latest post on www.incidentcontrol.com that says the fire is backing down into lake gregory? Can anyone confirm?
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Post by Fletch on Oct 27, 2003 16:23:51 GMT -5
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Post by Fletch on Oct 27, 2003 18:44:43 GMT -5
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Post by JonBetow on Oct 27, 2003 18:57:58 GMT -5
Fletch... thanks for the photos... by the looks of the pictures via the www.crestline.sgds.com site it looks like the fire is right on top of Lake Gregory.
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Post by Fletch on Oct 27, 2003 19:40:59 GMT -5
I don't think the fire ever got closer than 1 mile to Lake Gregory.
fletch
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Post by ashvamp on Oct 27, 2003 20:26:06 GMT -5
From what I have been keeping track of in all the postings, from some of the scanner transmissions, and from my map- the fire has come within almost 3/4 of a mile as the crow flies from the lake at the end closest to Goodwins. This is about the distance according to my map from Neptune/Venus/Jupiter area to downtown. I wish it was further away.
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Post by Fletch on Oct 27, 2003 21:34:54 GMT -5
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Post by SeanWC on Oct 27, 2003 21:40:38 GMT -5
Apologies for the cross-posting. Wasn't sure where the best spot was...
As of 6:30pm, one of the big questions for CPP, VOE, and Crestline is the status of the fire line to the west. My family has evacuated to Hesperia and is gathering intel from folks coming off the mountain. We are trying to piece together what exactly is going down on the ground in VOE. The latest info we have (as of about 4pm) is that the fire is still being held at the National Forest Line. A fire marshal has reported that they are setting backfires at and around the intersection of Crestforest Drive and Waters Road in Cedar Pines Park. As this last report, there were no fires past this area. This contradicts other reports that the fire has entered Cedar Pines Park.
If anyone has solid intel on what is happening, please let us know and include your source for the info.
On another front, fire fighters in Hesperia are reporting that there is some sort of spot fire on the North face of the Silverwood area. Does anyone have additional info on this?
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Post by JoeUrbz on Oct 28, 2003 1:03:50 GMT -5
Crestline update...
This letter from Brenda Meyer.
I have recently spoke to Mike Chilson, owner of Mtn Pawn, who stayed in Crestline to assist firefighters with the fires. I am passing his personal account of information onto others that have been patiently waiting.
First to answer several people that have emailed me directly. The dome house across from hwy 18 and Crestforest Dr. is safe. The homes on Playground, Top Town, 1000 Pines, the entire area of homes east of Crestforest Dr, homes above 7-11, VOE, all homes surrounding Lake Gregory and homes on both sides of Lake Gregory Dr. are all safe. Spot fires have ignited pine needles but overall have not caused loss of structures in these areas.
There are three homes on Crestforest Dr. that have full views of the SB valley that have direct access and are level with Crestforest Drive. Two of these homes were lost to fire.
In the Skyland area. On Toll House Pass, Big Tree Lane, Venus and Juniper the homes were saved. Entering Skyland Dr. from Top Town; homes on Mercury, Mars Inspiration and Skyland up to Jupiter were saved. Unfortunately, homes on Skyland past Jupiter were lost. Also, on Jupiter, the first approx. 7 homes were saved. I regret to relay that homes to the South and East of this area could not be saved. This includes homes on Saturn and Neptune. My sincere regret is that this information arrives by email and not in person. I will pray for all my Skyland neighbors this evening who have lost their homes.
At this hour, firefighters battle flames in the Devil's Canyon area. The fire has crested over the mtn from Devore and threatens homes in this area. Fire crews are waiting on Crestforest Dr. just past the canyon entrance if they are needed to protect homes in the upper Cedarpines Park area. There is fire in the Monument Peak area entering a private ranch at the far end of Sawpit Canyon. If the fire persists beyond this ranch, then homes in Sawpit are in danger. Homes above the Hilltop where Waters meets Crestforest Dr. are threatened by fire that approached from Devore.
If anyone would like to see Mike as he escorts a news-crew through burn areas, tune into Ch 5 at 10pm. I am thankful that Mike has kept me informed of the danger and changes to the area, but I am eternally grateful that he along with many others are fighting a battle to save our community.
My family and I are blessed to still have our home, but the pain I feel for the families that are not as fortunate out weighs any relief I may have knowing my home is safe. My prayers are with you all this evening.
Brenda
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Post by David Vonk on Oct 28, 2003 5:40:26 GMT -5
does anyone know if the fire has reached the area near the christian science center? My house is on Cheatau dr.
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Picker
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Post by Picker on Oct 28, 2003 7:46:58 GMT -5
Thanks Joe for posting that letter from Brenda. Sounds like I finally have reassurance that homes on Big Oak Rd. up by Top Town were spared. God bless, Paul Crestline update... This letter from Brenda Meyer.
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Gina DiVicenzo 23808 Bowl Rd
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Post by Gina DiVicenzo 23808 Bowl Rd on Oct 28, 2003 11:47:09 GMT -5
I can't find any way to reply on the other Crestline Fire thread (The button is gone) so I figured we should start another one. Been out of state on vacation am now trying to determine whether or not my home is still standing? Any info would be appreciated.
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Post by Fletch on Oct 28, 2003 12:49:36 GMT -5
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Post by Chawn on Oct 28, 2003 13:43:19 GMT -5
Third hand, as of yesterday. Christian Scientist location is still untouched, and everything east and north, including Chateau. This is third hand information from a very reliable source that communicated directly with the Christian Scientist people.
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