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Are our Northern California folks safe from the fires? Please check in.
- Thread starter marilynfl
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mariadnoca
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I came on here this morning hoping to see Karen had checked in I’m worried about her
The Carr fire is right near her. However we might have several other people in harms way given the fires seem to be everywhere at the moment.
Hoping everyone is safe!
The Carr fire is right near her. However we might have several other people in harms way given the fires seem to be everywhere at the moment.
Hoping everyone is safe!
Hi all, thanks for thinking of me. You CA folks no doubt recall the terrible fire that hit
Santa Rosa and took down everything in its path? That is exactly what this Carr fire is. Started across the I5 and the Sacramento river and took out neighborhoods, marina on Whiskeytown Lake, roared on into part of the city, created havoc and even made its own tournado! It split and is now moving up into the northern end of our community near Lake Shasta destroying homes and structures as it goes. My sweet housekeeper lost her home yesterday.. We had our car packed up by midnight last night but thanks to our son who lives in Sacramento and studied the fire maps and topography of the land advised we would most likely be spared. I checked with another qualified neighbor and then with our local dispatch for medical, fire and police who assured me our area was not a concern of theirs.
So got to bed around 2 am - up again at 5 am to turn on the TV and see what was happening. Fire has moved away from the city at one end but remains on the west side of the river on another end of it. So far so good. I am keeping packed, (hubby unpacked and put his stuff away) but I know the fire has a mind of its own and can turn . Looking around our home last night as I decided I had to let it all go, including one car, artwork, etc. it was a wonder how so many folks live through this terrible thing. What can one do, on short notice you pack up and get out. Roads were clogged, motels were all full for miles around. My decision to stay was a good one and for now I am thankful.
Santa Rosa and took down everything in its path? That is exactly what this Carr fire is. Started across the I5 and the Sacramento river and took out neighborhoods, marina on Whiskeytown Lake, roared on into part of the city, created havoc and even made its own tournado! It split and is now moving up into the northern end of our community near Lake Shasta destroying homes and structures as it goes. My sweet housekeeper lost her home yesterday.. We had our car packed up by midnight last night but thanks to our son who lives in Sacramento and studied the fire maps and topography of the land advised we would most likely be spared. I checked with another qualified neighbor and then with our local dispatch for medical, fire and police who assured me our area was not a concern of theirs.
So got to bed around 2 am - up again at 5 am to turn on the TV and see what was happening. Fire has moved away from the city at one end but remains on the west side of the river on another end of it. So far so good. I am keeping packed, (hubby unpacked and put his stuff away) but I know the fire has a mind of its own and can turn . Looking around our home last night as I decided I had to let it all go, including one car, artwork, etc. it was a wonder how so many folks live through this terrible thing. What can one do, on short notice you pack up and get out. Roads were clogged, motels were all full for miles around. My decision to stay was a good one and for now I am thankful.
mariadnoca
Moderator
Yes, stay in touch and stay safe!
Over 1/3 of our Redding area have been evacuated, so many of the have come over
to the east side of the Sacramento River where we live. Firefighters are desperately trying to protect the east side. Fire continues to rage with only 5 % containment which is nothing.. We got a break to with "a little help from above". The smoke lifted, and the contracted air tanker which holds 4000, gallons of retardant was able to fly, as were the helicopters, pulling water from lakes, rivers and where they can. It has been a terrifying experience, for me, and my hubby who is a dementia/ alzheimers patient.
Fires all over CA...we are not the only fish in the bowl, as Daricem said, so we have to share resources. The crews are doing an amazing job, and we are so thankful for the work they are doing, many working 60 hour shifts!
to the east side of the Sacramento River where we live. Firefighters are desperately trying to protect the east side. Fire continues to rage with only 5 % containment which is nothing.. We got a break to with "a little help from above". The smoke lifted, and the contracted air tanker which holds 4000, gallons of retardant was able to fly, as were the helicopters, pulling water from lakes, rivers and where they can. It has been a terrifying experience, for me, and my hubby who is a dementia/ alzheimers patient.
Fires all over CA...we are not the only fish in the bowl, as Daricem said, so we have to share resources. The crews are doing an amazing job, and we are so thankful for the work they are doing, many working 60 hour shifts!