A special thanks to reader Kevin Lee (who also works with me), who was kind enough to share a set of photos of the burn near his house. Early Monday Kevin and his wife were forced to evacuate the new home they purchased only a few months ago. When he left the winds were blowing […]
First off, I want to strongly point out we do not know if any person or animals were injured here. Photo credit – Reader Ebba Foster I have commented before on the amazing level of bravery and dedication the equestrian community has here in San Diego. Several stables had to be evacuated more than once […]
If you have photographs of the fire (and its aftermath) or specific current information about fires, evacuations, and so on that you’re willing to have us post, please contact either of us (Bruce Henderson or Bruce Webster) via e-mail. ..bruce..
Word has come down that where we stashed the horse is now under evacuation. Before we leave to move him to (safety?) I wanted to post a note on it. He is being moved because of the resurgent burning at the north side of Lake Hodges, near Del Dios. This area did not burn yesterday, […]
Word from the north is that the main part of Fallbrook was spared from the Rice Canyon fire. The area is still under threat, but according to a report on local news the vast majority of Fallbrook proper was not burned as some had feared. From the Fallbrook Village News ” UPDATE (8:58 am) With […]
The Harris Fire in southeast San Diego County is making the residents there increasingly nervous. As you can see from this updated (0530 today) map, the fire has moved beyond the evacuation area and is following Hwy 94 right up into Spring Valley: My sister, Jacque Hoffman, and her son Devon went up to the […]
Update 09:30 Pacific Good news from the front – around the north half of the county the winds are calm now, and the air assault is taking place in full force. Dozens of water dropping aircraft are now engaging the Witch Creek Fire and the Harris Fire. There is some uncertanty how long this pause […]
If you are looking for San Diego County fire news for Tuesday October 23, you will find it by clicking here. Update 22:00 Pacific This will be the final update of the night. Tammi and I went to go get a look at what was happening. In the dark you can better see the fire […]
I have never been much of a baseball fan. That’s largely due to two factors: four years spent as a mediocre, nay, wretched player in Little League during my elementary school years; and growing up (1960s and early 70s) with the San Diego Padres as the hometown team (let’s just say those weren’t their greatest […]
…this is a bit too unnerving: Hat tip to Defamer (one of my guilty pleasures).
