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Post by SweetieBugs on Jul 28, 2014 1:08:45 GMT
So I'm sure that this is probably not a big wildfire in size at this point (around 4,000+ acres) but it is only around 28 miles from me and I am feeling uneasy. There is so much dry, dry brush and trees in the overall area so there is great potential for it to spread. They are currently predicting that the winds, high temperatures (over 100 degrees for the past 3 to 4 days and in the forecast for several more) and very low humidity of 10% will cause quite a bit more spread in the next few days. I believe it was at 20% containment when I last read.
I have a very high fear of burning alive so I'm feeling very wimpy about this. This is the first big wildfire since we have moved to this area. Please tell me that it is very unusual for a fire to spread that far. I can't find any data on line that indicates the actual distance of the fire spread, just acreage burned.
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Post by Dori~Mama~Bear on Jul 28, 2014 1:13:42 GMT
I would call the forestry service and talk to them about it. I am not sure how far in miles but I know that there have been wildfires way bigger than that...... where are you in Northern California?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2014 1:18:39 GMT
Wild fires don't have any predictability. Wind speed, fuel for the fire and breaks like wide roads or creeks with water all play a part. Do you have some place further from it you could go? You don't have to wait for an official evacuation to be called.
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Post by SweetieBugs on Jul 28, 2014 1:21:56 GMT
We are in the El Dorado Hills area. The news keeps referring to it in the Sacramento area but that is well over 50 miles from the area of the fire. El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park and Folsom are the nearest areas of large inhabitants from this fire.
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Post by GiantsFan on Jul 28, 2014 1:26:34 GMT
Check out the Cal Fire website. Then click on your fire. They usually have a map. cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/incidents/incidents_current28 miles is a long way, but it all depends on conditions. Stay informed and be ready to leave if they tell you. Be Safe. Eta: I just checked the Sand fire. No map yet. |
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Post by ntsf on Jul 28, 2014 2:01:07 GMT
there was a fire that went from washington state to montana. but just now start thinking ofwhat you would take, and pay attention to alerts. 28 miles is a possible risk, but not probably.
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Post by chamadog on Jul 28, 2014 2:08:43 GMT
I agree with SMayer. I'm in Paradise and six years ago we were evacuated due to wildfire. The Cal-Fire site is very helpful. How fast the fire travels depends on conditions. YOUR state of mind depends on you. My best suggestion would be to have a plan now so that if you are evacuated you know what you are going to do. We knew about 24-hours ahead of time that we would be evacuated and while we weren't prepared as far ahead of time as we would have liked to be, I was able to prepare a little bit. Fill your car with gas, have some cash on hand, and get an over-night bag together. Decide what's most important for you to take. Once you have a plan, do your best to not worry. Honestly, the scariest part of evacuating was wondering if my husband would make it out okay, as I was at work and safe and he was having to drive through the wildfire path to get out.
It's scary and I don't mean to scare you more. What I learned in our situation was that there were very few things I needed. I needed clothes and shelter. I needed my husband to be safe. I needed our animals to be safe. The laptop helped and I had grabbed our wedding photos with our clothes the night before we were told we had to leave, but all in all, as long as we were safe and together none of the rest mattered. If they tell you to evacuate, go. Just go. But until then, make a plan and try not to worry.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2014 2:22:41 GMT
This is the fire in Plymouth, yeah? It's weird because that area has been on my mind so much lately (before I heard about the fire today). My dad lived there when I was growing up and I spent weekends, summers, etc. in Plymouth, Jackson, Mt. Aukum, etc. The memories were swirling and I wrote a poem about his old house (which is now a winery). I asked my brother if he knew what it looked like now and he was kind enough to go take some photos for me (I'm now 4 hours away, he's still nearby). Anyway, we live in a fire area too but have never had to evacuate. DH is big about keeping "defensible space" around our house. We've packed up a few times but never had to leave. I agree with the others - be prepared and alert. That's all you can do. Praying for your safety and all of the residents of that area. Godspeed to those brave firefighters. |
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Post by smginaz Suzy on Jul 28, 2014 2:35:15 GMT
How is your defensible space around your home? Sometimes just being able to "do" something can give you a little control over an uncontrollable situation. Google defensible space if you need more specifics about things you can do. In addition to the other suggestions of creating your evacuaction plan, of course!
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Post by angel97701 on Jul 28, 2014 2:55:46 GMT
SweetieBugs- you have been given some good advice and resources to utilize. At 28 miles and fire of 4,000 acres is not much of a threat. If it became an issue your local news media will give you advice. It depends on the wind as well, is the smoke blowing towards your home or away? It also depends on the terrain and fuel available for the fire to burn. I believe that 28 miles is a fairly safe distance, but stay informed! Rivers, roads, etc are all built in fire lines.
We recently had a wildfire that was 2.5 miles from heavily residential areas in Central Oregon and 3 schools. The fire topped out at almost 7,000 acres and cost 4.3 Million to fight. The schools were closed for three days because they were within the Level 2 evacuation zone, which means you have 2 hours to evacuate. The Level 1 evacuees were on acreage (think 2-20 acres) with horses and livestock. They moved the animals to our local fairgrounds! Advertised for those with stock trailers to help if they could, as not everyone who had large animals had the trailers to move them. FWIW we don't. They had over 1,000 fire fighters, several planes & helicopters, and other equipment fighting the fire. It was out in about a week.
Plan ahead what you need to pack and take. Irreplaceable photos, family heirlooms, of course your pets and family!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2014 3:08:50 GMT
Please don't call CalFire if you don't have an emergency. You can find up-to-date info at the CalFire and National Interagency Fire Center websites. Also, you should be listening to your local Emergency Alert Radio Station for evacuation information.
I was a fire fighter for the USFS at one time. I also lived in effected areas of San Diego during both the 2003 Cedar Fire and the 2007 Witch Fire, so I have some small understanding of the stresses fire agencies are under at this time.
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Post by SweetieBugs on Jul 28, 2014 3:45:04 GMT
Check out the Cal Fire website. Then click on your fire. They usually have a map. cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/incidents/incidents_current28 miles is a long way, but it all depends on conditions. Stay informed and be ready to leave if they tell you. Be Safe. Eta: I just checked the Sand fire. No map yet.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2014 4:24:27 GMT
Bear in mind, "contained" doesn't mean out. It just means they have a line around that percentage of the fire. It's still burning all the fuels that are available within that containment line.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2014 8:03:13 GMT
There are so many variables. Fire is unpredictable. I would think for now you are safe. 28 miles is quite a distance away. Just keep an eye out and keep up with the latest updates.
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