Posted on 09/02/2011 5:13:44 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
HESPERIA, Calif. (KABC) -- Mandatory evacuations have been issued after a fast-moving brush fire in the Cajon Pass threatened homes in the area Friday.
U.S. Forest Service Spokesman John Miller said the blaze began at about 12:30 p.m.
The fire had grown to 800 acres by 4 p.m.
(Excerpt) Read more at abclocal.go.com ...
top of the hour news on the radio had it at 1,000 acres and growing.. 1,5oo area homes under evacuation orders.
abc7.com LIVE VIDEO
LIVE: Crews battling fire along Cajon Pass south of Hesperia
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/livenow?id=8340343
I have dear friends who’ve been evac’d. They have a huge, beautiful, new home. HE’S stuck on the 15.
And .... you have FRmail...
Thanks for the thread!
So what is the best way to Vegas from Los Angeles at this point by car.
“Fire in Hesperian”. Bradley Norwell, Sublime
>”So what is the best way to Vegas from Los Angeles at this point by car”<
Drive your car to the Airport and get on Southwest Airlines.
Last holiday week end Friday vegas is pissed fuharryreid
It’s happ’n’n Fast&Furious down your way.
Fast-moving Riverside brush fire threatens homes
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=weather/wildfire_center&id=8339265
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) — A fast-moving brush fire in Riverside threatened homes and an apartment building on Thursday.
The fire was first reported at 4:34 p.m. in the Canyon Crest area. Firefighters from throughout the city were called to the scene.
Flames have burned between 30 to 40 acres, and at least one home in the area was damaged.
Prayers up
High Speed Rail..
No, wait
Corporate Jet
. Yeah.
Expect delays .. you should still be able to get thru..
TV already showing homes burning. I have kin in Hisperia. They’re smoked, but safe. BTW, these areas are at the base of the mountains.
I’m temporarily IN Hesperia ... and no kidding, I am truly and indeed going to... jump in the shower. The sky looks ohhhh so nasty.
Toodles!
Prayers for ALL!!
I know the north 15 is open, but is there alternative routes anyone knows of by CAR?
Did they say what area?? (Streets)
http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2568/
it’s looks to be a mess for awhile..
The Hill Fire in Cajon Pass has resulted in a closure of all southbound lanes of I-15 at Hwy 395. All but one lane of northbound I-15 is open with CHP escorts but may close periodically due smoke and burning operations. Motorists are advised to avoid Cajon Pass as traffic will be heavy throughout the night. Structures are threatened in the Oak Hills Area. Mandatory evacuations are in place south of Joshua, east of Baldy Mesa Ave., and west of I-15.
Hesperia is at the top of the pass not at the base which would be devore
north 5 to the 14 to
Marine one oh nevermind it can’r evem make a 30 minute flight to camp david in clear weather
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