Sky in California... at present.

noel · Post by **noel** » October 27, 2003, 8:41 pm

I'm currently 20 miles from the nearest fire. The air smells of smoke, and it's raining ash just about everywhere. It's actually not that bad where I am in Calabasas, if you go West and North though, visibility gets worse and worse. It's not overcast or cloudcover in the pics, it's smoke.

Kguku · Post by **Kguku** » October 27, 2003, 8:44 pm

Where's pics of the cali babes in their bikinis at the beach?

So depressing

kyoukan · Post by **kyoukan** » October 27, 2003, 8:47 pm

Looks like downtown LA on a day with no wind.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » October 27, 2003, 9:00 pm

The sun is too small in those pictures! We never went to the moon!

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Tip of the day:

Invest in car air filter stock.

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » October 27, 2003, 9:05 pm

You didn't block the license plate numbers out. Now someone can do a search on that and find out where that person works then come and find you!

noel · Post by **noel** » October 27, 2003, 9:10 pm

Lol. I'll give anyone the address if they want it so badly.

Everyone knows I work at a Taco Bell anyway.

Phugg_Innay · Post by **Phugg_Innay** » October 27, 2003, 9:11 pm

Here is a link to see all of that from another point of view

http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/satellite/1km/O ... IS1LAX.GIF

This is a Pic I had built for me when working weather at PT Mugu and Edwards afb. All that stuff flowing SE is the smoke , NOT a single cloud in the so cal range at all

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » October 27, 2003, 9:18 pm

Cooler yet!

Compliments of Rlur on SOV site, leeched from elsewhere

Phugg_Innay · Post by **Phugg_Innay** » October 27, 2003, 9:27 pm

Damn nice pic Winnow. I always worked B/W with all the stratus in socal. THAT is an impressive shot

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » October 27, 2003, 9:39 pm

Bigger is better!

That Earth Observatorysite is interesting. Your tax dollars at work!

Adelrune Argenti · Post by **Adelrune Argenti** » October 27, 2003, 10:00 pm

The smoke is very heavy here in San Diego county. We still have 3 fires burning and 1 more just over the Riverside/San Diego county border in Temecula. So many particles in the air. Hard to breathe.

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » October 27, 2003, 10:30 pm

Not a CA picture but I thought it was pretty good so am sharing!

Poor critters.

Keverian FireCry · Post by **Keverian FireCry** » October 27, 2003, 10:50 pm

This isnt related to the california fires, but the sky outside my house about 30mins ago(sunset) was overcast, yet the ENTIRE sky was glowing a brilliant pink/purple and the light everywhere was the same. My skin was pink, everything was. Was really friggin weird, Ive never seen something quite like it before. It lasted about 40 mins. I had to honor it by smoking a bit of hehe. It was quite nice.

Lynks · Post by **Lynks** » October 27, 2003, 10:58 pm

Keverian FireCry wrote:This isnt related to the california fires, but the sky outside my house about 30mins ago(sunset) was overcast, yet the ENTIRE sky was glowing a brilliant pink/purple and the light everywhere was the same. My skin was pink, everything was. Was really friggin weird, Ive never seen something quite like it before. It lasted about 40 mins. I had to honor it by smoking a bit of hehe. It was quite nice.

The sky over here is like that every time the mines dump the slag. The entire sky turns an orange/pinkish color at night. It's something I enjoy looking at everytime it happens.

Tyek · Post by **Tyek** » October 27, 2003, 11:40 pm

http://www.incident.com for information on 2 of the fires. We live in San Bernardino area and the fire came right up to the houses here. We were evacuated for 2 days, only thing that saved us was the tile roofs. Over 1100 homes are gone, 13 people dead and thousands of lives are a mess. Most of the fires were arson including the one that evacuated us. They are reporting 2 twenty something year olds in a gray chevy van were throwing flares from the car into the woods. My parents cabin in Arrowhead is in serious danger as are places in Malibu, Hemet, Temecula, Simi Valley, Devore, and a lot of San Diego.

Over the weekend we spent a day and a half watching the news, when they would show it. Mostly they played Andromeda and Mutant X shows. Pissed me off, they show a car chase for 4 straight hours breaking all shows so you can see the dude drive around, but thousands are sitting somewhere wondering if they have a home and we get to watch infomercials and syndicated TV. I called a TV station and was told it was a programing decision.
Anyway, I hope everyone in the area is ok. I have to say the fire and police dept did an amazing job here and if any of you are reading this, THANKS FOR SAVING OUR HOMES and for all the amazing work you have done.
Sorry for the long winded and rambling post but this one one literally hit home.

Aabidano · Post by **Aabidano** » October 28, 2003, 9:04 am

I see lots of business for auto repair shops and home AC repairmen in the near future, that ash is a bastard.

Gritty and caustic, what more could you ask for?

Siji · Post by **Siji** » October 28, 2003, 10:16 am

I take it there's some fires in California?

Suppose I should watch the news every once in awhile..

:: flashbacks of Beavis & Butthead movie ::

Chidoro · Post by **Chidoro** » October 28, 2003, 10:29 am

Reminds me of when half od canada was on fire and the northeast got in the wind pattern. Sky looked exactly like that for as long as the wind blew in our direction. Scary shit that's always caused by some dolts camping or fools doing things like that flare throwing crap.

Rasspotari · Post by **Rasspotari** » October 28, 2003, 10:54 am

sky on those pics aru posted remind me of the everday sky here where i live. but here it IS cloudy and overcast etc

all the time .. woopy

Boogahz · Post by **Boogahz** » October 28, 2003, 11:01 am

So, Aranuil, I take it that you were not in Austin for the Ride for the Roses after all?

emmer · Post by **emmer** » October 28, 2003, 11:08 am

I'd be pretty fucking pissed if a wildfire called Paradise Fire burned down my house. I think if that happened, the first thing that would come to my mind would be, "I have no possessions or place to live. You call this Paradise? I want my money back."

Only there would be no refund because it's just a fire.

Seebs · Post by **Seebs** » October 28, 2003, 12:10 pm

Enoughs enough. I think its time to go ahead and put the fire out. Its pretty and all, but damn.

Shaerra · Post by **Shaerra** » October 28, 2003, 2:18 pm

Aslanna wrote:Not a CA picture but I thought it was pretty good so am sharing!

Poor critters.

OMFG!

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » October 28, 2003, 3:39 pm

Bush needs to declare California a permanent disaster area or state that you live there at your own risk. Cali has more disasters than all the other states combined. Earthquakes, Floods, Mudslides, Fires, Fruit Flies, Sink holes....wtf.

I say we sell the state to canada for a dollar. (U.S Dollar, lets not be cheap!)

Mort · Post by **Mort** » October 28, 2003, 3:45 pm

Winnow wrote:Bush needs to declare California a permanent disaster area or state that you live there at your own risk. Cali has more disasters than all the others states combined. Earthquakes, Floods, Mudslides, Fires, Fruit Flies, Sink holes....wtf.

I say we sell the state to canada for a dollar.

Sorry, already been sold to Mexico for a peso!

Ashur · Post by **Ashur** » October 28, 2003, 3:52 pm

Aabidano wrote:...that ash is a bastard.

Shaerra · Post by **Shaerra** » October 28, 2003, 3:57 pm

Winnow wrote:That fuckin' Phurbi can turn any thread into a flame fest!

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » October 28, 2003, 4:01 pm

I picked a damn good time to move, looks like ...

Ashur · Post by **Ashur** » October 28, 2003, 4:10 pm

You said it, Lizard!

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » October 28, 2003, 4:19 pm

Heya Ash!!

To actually keep on topic... Those fires look waaaay worse than the ones that burned Malibu Canyon, Santa Barbara and Laguna Beach 10 or so years ago.

I have some friends that live somewhat near the Simi/Moorpark fires and hope their homes are safe.

That air quality has got to be horrendous now (as if it wasn't bad enough without fires).

Paruhdox · Post by **Paruhdox** » October 28, 2003, 7:40 pm

I'll post some better pics in a couple minutes... the sky is literally ORANGE here.

Be back in 10-15 with some pics.

noel · Post by **noel** » October 28, 2003, 7:44 pm

I think yesterday was mostly a minor shift in the wind where I'm at. It's definitely FAR worse in other areas, and currently there's still very little that's 'contained'. My car was covered in ash this morning, and I could smell the smoke within my house... and I'm in one of the areas that's been totally untouched by the actual fires...

I figured the pics might be interesting for people who aren't getting to see it. I am kind of wishing more people would take pictures of for lack of a better term: 'things going on in their area', because I think it would make for some interesting posting... Looking forward to seeing your pics Paruh... what part of Cali are you in?

Paruhdox · Post by **Paruhdox** » October 28, 2003, 7:51 pm

I am in La Jolla, about 5 minutes from UCSD. Were getting smoke pushed here from the Fire by the 52 currently I beleive.

Mawafu · Post by **Mawafu** » October 28, 2003, 7:55 pm

I'll scrounge up some pics too. I took a few myself of Saturday night's fire (which eventually turned into the Simi Valley fire once it went over the hill) and then all the fun on Sunday with new fires that popped up in the area.

Now I just need to find some place to host them...

Pahreyia · Post by **Pahreyia** » October 28, 2003, 7:59 pm

I stepped out this afternoon and saw the hills above my house which is in Alta Loma. If anyone watched CNN when the reporter was interviewing the fireman on thursday or friday and the wall of flame jumped up the hill underneath them and they had to run for cover, that was about 2 miles or so from where I live. The hills, which are normally dark green or sienna are now blackened and charred. The view of the mountains, whose peaks are less than 8 miles, straight shot, from my backyard are engulfed in a haze, the likes of which I haven't seen in many years. Looking towards the east, the clear edges of the smoke clouds cut across the already murky sky. I watched as something in the Cajon Pass area exploded, sending a small black cloud into the air. The sun, usually bright and clear in the sky is obscured by the clouds of ash and smoke.

I'm looking for a digital camera as I post this. I hope to get the images in before it gets too dark to see the sky, but it truly is a sight to behold.

On another note: just under a dozen friends have lost their homes in this fire. Another dozen or so have severe fire damage to their yards/homes but will be able to salvage it. As the fire climbs the mountains towards Lake Arrowhead, Cedar Glen, Green Valley Lake and Big Bear, I fear that some more friends will find themselves homess due to this blaze.

I have no doubt that Southern California will endure this disaster, however by the time this ends, the destruction will be immense. I'll get pics and post them as I can, but if any of you have gods that you keep, pray for the people suffering due to this tragedy. At this point, they need all the help they can get.

EDIT: Got some pics, will post them tonight.

noel · Post by **noel** » October 28, 2003, 8:02 pm

Mawafu wrote:I'll scrounge up some pics too. I took a few myself of Saturday night's fire (which eventually turned into the Simi Valley fire once it went over the hill) and then all the fun on Sunday with new fires that popped up in the area.

Now I just need to find some place to host them...

Assistance en route...

Paruhdox · Post by **Paruhdox** » October 28, 2003, 8:04 pm

Ok these pictures are EXACTLY what you see with the naked eye. I used my skills with photography to the best of my ability to let the viewers see exactly what I am seeing out my window. It is currently 3pm.

Oh and below is normal... I took this on 9-11-03 at a memorial at the same park.

noel · Post by **noel** » October 28, 2003, 8:06 pm

Parhu, is it so thick there that you can't even see the outline of the sun, or did you just not get a pic of the sun?

Paruhdox · Post by **Paruhdox** » October 28, 2003, 8:09 pm

I couldn't find the sun. No visible sun today.

Kadie · Post by **Kadie** » October 28, 2003, 10:12 pm

Scary pics

. Hope things get better for you guys in CA soon!

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » October 28, 2003, 10:23 pm

Just wait until Arnold gets into office. That will make things get better fast!

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » October 28, 2003, 11:02 pm

Haiku Queen wrote:
Winnow wrote:That fuckin' Phurbi can turn any thread into a flame fest!

What better thread for flames than this one? : )

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Course this sucks IRL.

Adela · Post by **Adela** » October 29, 2003, 12:28 am

reminds me of monsoon season in AZ. massive dust storms

Marbus · Post by **Marbus** » October 29, 2003, 1:34 am

LOL! That pic with the Deer and the forest fire is the background I used to make an avatar for Gaklek with back when he first got all his fear armor... DAMN that was a long time ago.

Marb

Zamtuk · Post by **Zamtuk** » October 29, 2003, 2:21 am

You Californians are more than welcome to borrow some of the rainfall that the east coast has had this week.

Kawe Glox · Post by **Kawe Glox** » October 29, 2003, 3:37 am

I am just glad they will soon give free fire insurance for illegal immigrants. God Bless America.

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » October 29, 2003, 4:40 am

Marbus wrote:LOL! That pic with the Deer and the forest fire is the background I used to make an avatar for Gaklek with back when he first got all his fear armor... DAMN that was a long time ago.

John McColgan, the Forest Service firefighter who took this photo Aug. 6, 2000, during fires in the Bitterroot Valley, says he "just happened to be in the right place at the right time" with his digital camera.

3 years!

I think it's a great picture. Scary and beautiful and sad at the same time.

Durew · Post by **Durew** » October 29, 2003, 11:29 am

I have sympathy for all Californians; being from Alberta, Canada though, its almost hard to say that this fire so far is nothing compared to the fire that ravaged B.C., it lasted the entire summer.

Right now we have a snow storm though, no fires here

Chidoro · Post by **Chidoro** » October 29, 2003, 11:40 am

Jesus Para,

isn't there any traffic where you live?

Mort · Post by **Mort** » October 29, 2003, 1:10 pm

Im praying for you guys... they mostly got ours out lastnight (tiny in comparison). Was kinda scary when I saw flames from the back door of my work and people were freaking cuz they sent most of our peeps to the southern fires. I hope they can stop this shit. It's fucking scary.