LA Wildfires, 100K people evacuated and counting

[Engorgeous George 1,850]

1 minute ago, thegeneral said:

I don’t know, EG. pretty amazing part of the world.

I suppose the prospect of getting fricasseed because of a downed power line a few miles away sparks the canyon up…but if I had unlimited cash I’d dabble in the area. 

Prefer NorCal myself if I were to live in Cali but I could deal with it

Lots of amazing parts of the world which would be kept amazing if we did not build in them or massively overbuild in them.

[jerryskids 6,242]

4 minutes ago, Engorgeous George said:

When the Marshall Fire threatened Grand County I drove up to help evacuate my brother and went back in after to help clean up.

 

When hurricanes threaten in Florida i drive down to Naples from Colorado to preposition supplies to restore my sister's and my parent's home immediately after.  i evacuate them to a place in Tennessee and after we return I give them a week or so of labor to get them back to some semblance of normalcy.  Now my vacations are not as sexy as following Taylor Swift around Europe in teh summer or taking a viking riverboat cruise on my FIL dime, but it works for me.

Dang, that's cold bro!   

 

[Engorgeous George 1,850]

1 minute ago, jerryskids said:

Dang, that's cold bro!   

 

Too pointed?

[Fnord 1,740]

1 minute ago, Engorgeous George said:

Lots of amazing parts of the world which would be kept amazing if we did not build in them or massively overbuild in them.

but but but there is lot's of money to be made and lots of very wealthy people willing to pay for those properties.

Also, many of those areas were zoned and built up decades ago, long before today's much more stringent codes. I feel for the people losing their homes, but if you own in the Palisades, you have the means to do pretty much whatever you want. They'll be okay. I am curious to find out what will happen when these monied folks run into the realities of new construction on those sites. They have friends in high places in both parties.

[thegeneral 2,581]

11 minutes ago, Engorgeous George said:

Lots of amazing parts of the world which would be kept amazing if we did not build in them or massively overbuild in them.

Well people are going to do that. We are the worst!

[thegeneral 2,581]

5 minutes ago, Fnord said:

but but but there is lot's of money to be made and lots of very wealthy people willing to pay for those properties.

Also, many of those areas were zoned and built up decades ago, long before today's much more stringent codes. I feel for the people losing their homes, but if you own in the Palisades, you have the means to do pretty much whatever you want. They'll be okay. I am curious to find out what will happen when these monied folks run into the realities of new construction on those sites. They have friends in high places in both parties.

It is going to be insane. Just like with Maui who don’t think have done much rebuilding yet.

There will be all kinds of issues with rebuilding. Terrible permit process, shortages of skilled builders, etc. 

[jerryskids 6,242]

15 minutes ago, Engorgeous George said:

Too pointed?

No, it was wonderfully incisive.  You'd have fit in well here back in the good old days, where we were a bit more... tough love with each other.   

[Fnord 1,740]

13 minutes ago, thegeneral said:

It is going to be insane. Just like with Maui who don’t think have done much rebuilding yet.

There will be all kinds of issues with rebuilding. Terrible permit process, shortages of skilled builders, etc. 

 I wonder if this might worsen significantly in the near future, especially in that area...

[DonS 3,261]

13 minutes ago, thegeneral said:

It is going to be insane. Just like with Maui who don’t think have done much rebuilding yet.

There will be all kinds of issues with rebuilding. Terrible permit process, shortages of skilled builders, etc. 

Just swing by Home Depot parking lot.  There are plenty of workers available to be hired under the table.

 

[thegeneral 2,581]

6 minutes ago, Fnord said:

 I wonder if this might worsen significantly in the near future, especially in that area...

I tend to think that’s mostly talk for the rubes but yeah that could be a big problem.

[thegeneral 2,581]

7 minutes ago, DonS said:

Just swing by Home Depot parking lot.  There are plenty of workers available to be hired under the table.

 

Did you pick up any of the hookers

[RaiderHaters Revenge 4,074]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEnYrSgS1o7/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
 

I would have thought this was Babylon bee 

[The Real timschochet 5,398]

Been spending the day trying to find my in-laws an apartment for the time being. Not an easy task. Lots of folks out looking 

[jonmx 2,251]

6 minutes ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEnYrSgS1o7/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
 

I would have thought this was Babylon bee 

 

Not surprising.  Would you expect a bunch of lesbians to handle the hose.  

[OldMaid 2,125]

*I’m reposting this from the Sanctuary*

I meant to post this yesterday, so no one would worry. I was taking a break because I overused the hand I had surgery on and needed to give it a rest to bring down the swelling. I also ended up needing a course of steroids as well. And then, as you know, all hell broke loose.

We are currently not in the path of any of the fires, but with the Santa Ana winds, that could change at any moment. When we went to bed last night, Studio City was on fire and that puts one on the other end of the valley where we live. I haven’t turned on the news yet, and frankly I’m a little scared to. To say this is an unprecedented fire event would be an understatement. We are currently surrounded by fires. It feels like the whole city is burning-it’s not, but it feels like Armageddon out there.

We’ve had several friends loose their houses. 2 in Altadena and one in the Pacific Palisades. We currently have another in the Hollywood Hills, whose house is possibly under threat. Several others have had to evacuate. My heart is absolutely broken for them and I’m emotionally exhausted.

We are thankful to be safe and will try to keep you guys updated if anything changes. Hopefully today is a better day, but the winds are expected to pick back up. Thank you all for your concern.

[Cdub100 3,716]

Continue to call out EVERY SINGLE Democrat leader in California.  Make sure the people know they voted for this. Until we stop these terrible and some downright EVIL policies this will continue to get worse. 

[DonS 3,261]

23 minutes ago, thegeneral said:

Did you pick up any of the hookers

[BunnysBastatrds 2,151]

4 minutes ago, OldMaid said:

*I’m reposting this from the Sanctuary*

I meant to post this yesterday, so no one would worry. I was taking a break because I overused the hand I had surgery on and needed to give it a rest to bring down the swelling. I also ended up needing a course of steroids as well. And then, as you know, all hell broke loose.

We are currently not in the path of any of the fires, but with the Santa Ana winds, that could change at any moment. When we went to bed last night, Studio City was on fire and that puts one on the other end of the valley where we live. I haven’t turned on the news yet, and frankly I’m a little scared to. To say this is an unprecedented fire event would be an understatement. We are currently surrounded by fires. It feels like the whole city is burning-it’s not, but it feels like Armageddon out there.

We’ve had several friends loose their houses. 2 in Altadena and one in the Pacific Palisades. We currently have another in the Hollywood Hills, whose house is possibly under threat. Several others have had to evacuate. My heart is absolutely broken for them and I’m emotionally exhausted.

We are thankful to be safe and will try to keep you guys updated if anything changes. Hopefully today is a better day, but the winds are expected to pick back up. Thank you all for your concern.

  We wish you the very best and will be thinking about you and family and friends. I know how much you love the City of Angels and the love and pride you have for it. Be safe.

[thegeneral 2,581]

23 minutes ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEnYrSgS1o7/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
 

I would have thought this was Babylon bee 

According to the comments put out a tiny fire like that with the hose would be a total waste of time. 

[RaiderHaters Revenge 4,074]

3 minutes ago, thegeneral said:

According to the comments put out a tiny fire like that with the hose would be a total waste of time. 

So they don’t have buckets??

[CaptainObvious1 126]

7 hours ago, cmh6476 said:

why does every. single. post. here end up a political debate?

Tim

[thegeneral 2,581]

1 minute ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said:

So they don’t have buckets??

I’m not on the fire crew

But the comment made sense.

[jerryskids 6,242]

18 minutes ago, OldMaid said:

*I’m reposting this from the Sanctuary*

I meant to post this yesterday, so no one would worry. I was taking a break because I overused the hand I had surgery on and needed to give it a rest to bring down the swelling. I also ended up needing a course of steroids as well. And then, as you know, all hell broke loose.

We are currently not in the path of any of the fires, but with the Santa Ana winds, that could change at any moment. When we went to bed last night, Studio City was on fire and that puts one on the other end of the valley where we live. I haven’t turned on the news yet, and frankly I’m a little scared to. To say this is an unprecedented fire event would be an understatement. We are currently surrounded by fires. It feels like the whole city is burning-it’s not, but it feels like Armageddon out there.

We’ve had several friends loose their houses. 2 in Altadena and one in the Pacific Palisades. We currently have another in the Hollywood Hills, whose house is possibly under threat. Several others have had to evacuate. My heart is absolutely broken for them and I’m emotionally exhausted.

We are thankful to be safe and will try to keep you guys updated if anything changes. Hopefully today is a better day, but the winds are expected to pick back up. Thank you all for your concern.

Glad to hear you are OK.  Keep safe, and thanks for giving us an update.   

[Fnord 1,740]

17 minutes ago, OldMaid said:

*I’m reposting this from the Sanctuary*

I meant to post this yesterday, so no one would worry. I was taking a break because I overused the hand I had surgery on and needed to give it a rest to bring down the swelling. I also ended up needing a course of steroids as well. And then, as you know, all hell broke loose.

We are currently not in the path of any of the fires, but with the Santa Ana winds, that could change at any moment. When we went to bed last night, Studio City was on fire and that puts one on the other end of the valley where we live. I haven’t turned on the news yet, and frankly I’m a little scared to. To say this is an unprecedented fire event would be an understatement. We are currently surrounded by fires. It feels like the whole city is burning-it’s not, but it feels like Armageddon out there.

We’ve had several friends loose their houses. 2 in Altadena and one in the Pacific Palisades. We currently have another in the Hollywood Hills, whose house is possibly under threat. Several others have had to evacuate. My heart is absolutely broken for them and I’m emotionally exhausted.

We are thankful to be safe and will try to keep you guys updated if anything changes. Hopefully today is a better day, but the winds are expected to pick back up. Thank you all for your concern.

Thanks for the update and stay safe. I remember some bad fires when I lived in SD in 2007. That was scary AF, and nothing compared to what you're going through. I'm not a T&P guy, but good vibes getting sent.

[Hardcore troubadour 14,284]

Another left wing WOC failing running things.  This fad has run its course. 

[Strike 4,869]

23 minutes ago, OldMaid said:

*I’m reposting this from the Sanctuary*

I meant to post this yesterday, so no one would worry. I was taking a break because I overused the hand I had surgery on and needed to give it a rest to bring down the swelling. I also ended up needing a course of steroids as well. And then, as you know, all hell broke loose.

We are currently not in the path of any of the fires, but with the Santa Ana winds, that could change at any moment. When we went to bed last night, Studio City was on fire and that puts one on the other end of the valley where we live. I haven’t turned on the news yet, and frankly I’m a little scared to. To say this is an unprecedented fire event would be an understatement. We are currently surrounded by fires. It feels like the whole city is burning-it’s not, but it feels like Armageddon out there.

We’ve had several friends loose their houses. 2 in Altadena and one in the Pacific Palisades. We currently have another in the Hollywood Hills, whose house is possibly under threat. Several others have had to evacuate. My heart is absolutely broken for them and I’m emotionally exhausted.

We are thankful to be safe and will try to keep you guys updated if anything changes. Hopefully today is a better day, but the winds are expected to pick back up. Thank you all for your concern.

Glad you're safe. 

[OldMaid 2,125]

7 minutes ago, BunnysBastatrds said:

  We wish you the very best and will be thinking about you and family and friends. I know how much you love the City of Angels and the love and pride you have for it. Be safe.

Thank you, Bunny and to all who added while I was posting this.  

While I am extremely grateful that we are safe, I’m absolutely gutted by the amount of destruction these fires have inflicted. And to see people here arguing political points right now is infuriating. To quote the most famous insane person in the world: “Take a step back and go yourself in the face."  

 

[TrailGuy 245]

7 minutes ago, OldMaid said:

And to see people here arguing political points right now is infuriating. 

 

This place is a toxic wasteland of ignorant a$$holes.

[Bier Meister 1,613]

52 minutes ago, OldMaid said:

*I’m reposting this from the Sanctuary*

I meant to post this yesterday, so no one would worry. I was taking a break because I overused the hand I had surgery on and needed to give it a rest to bring down the swelling. I also ended up needing a course of steroids as well. And then, as you know, all hell broke loose.

We are currently not in the path of any of the fires, but with the Santa Ana winds, that could change at any moment. When we went to bed last night, Studio City was on fire and that puts one on the other end of the valley where we live. I haven’t turned on the news yet, and frankly I’m a little scared to. To say this is an unprecedented fire event would be an understatement. We are currently surrounded by fires. It feels like the whole city is burning-it’s not, but it feels like Armageddon out there.

We’ve had several friends loose their houses. 2 in Altadena and one in the Pacific Palisades. We currently have another in the Hollywood Hills, whose house is possibly under threat. Several others have had to evacuate. My heart is absolutely broken for them and I’m emotionally exhausted.

We are thankful to be safe and will try to keep you guys updated if anything changes. Hopefully today is a better day, but the winds are expected to pick back up. Thank you all for your concern.

good luck

[Strike 4,869]

24 minutes ago, OldMaid said:

While I am extremely grateful that we are safe, I’m absolutely gutted by the amount of destruction these fires have inflicted. And to see people here arguing political points right now is infuriating. To quote the most famous insane person in the world: “Take a step back and go yourself in the face."  

 

Glad you're ok.  Now, to this paragraph.  As I noted previously. we've brought this issue up before and NOTHING changed.  Beyond that, when SHOULD we talk about it?  If we bring it up out of the blue you chastise us for only talking politics.  But it SHOULD be brought up, especially when you have people acting as incompetently as Newsom and Bass have.

[nobody 2,482]

Nah, I'm over any indignation and ire about people not being somber enough after Katrina destroyed New Orleans and the general public basically said "get over it" two weeks later.  I just say what I feel like saying at this point.  

[OldMaid 2,125]

8 minutes ago, Strike said:

Glad you're ok.  Now, to this paragraph.  As I noted previously. we've brought this issue up before and NOTHING changed.  Beyond that, when SHOULD we talk about it?  If we bring it up out of the blue you chastise us for only talking politics.  But it SHOULD be brought up, especially when you have people acting as incompetently as Newsom and Bass have.

I’m out. Not doing this now. People are suffering and you ghouls want to point fingers and argue about it. I’m not going to participate while it’s raining ash outside.

[nobody 2,482]

Hey old maid, quick question... Why the fūck are you still over there?  Besides the fire danger the air quality has to be absolute shìt.  Take a drive to the Grand canyon for a week or something.

[nobody 2,482]

I mean, I'm 25 miles south and I can smell ash in the air.  You're in the valley, so it's got to be 100x worse.

[Strike 4,869]

1 minute ago, OldMaid said:

I’m out. Not doing this now. People are suffering and you ghouls want to point fingers and argue about it. I’m not going to participate while it’s raining ash outside.

This is pretty hollow considering you've never spoken about this before and you never will again.

[nobody 2,482]

Just now, Strike said:

This is pretty hollow considering you've never spoken about this before and you never will again.

It's different for her now because she's directly effected.  In other words, she's just like most people.  Say they care, but don't really care until it's happening to them.

[Strike 4,869]

2 minutes ago, nobody said:

It's different for her now because she's directly effected.  In other words, she's just like most people.  Say they care, but don't really care until it's happening to them.

I don't think it's that.  @OldMaid is like a lot of liberals.  They keep their head in the sand regarding issues and trust people like Newsom, never critically evaluating his performance.  This one is personally very dear to me.  I grew up in CA and only left when I saw that it was pretty much a lost cause due to the libs owning the place and implementing worse and worse policies, all while raising taxes through the roof.  And the last time there was a fire as significant as this one near @OldMaid, and she may remember this, I was right down the street from her caring for my dying mother who was basically in the last stages of life and essentially in a coma.  We were on evacuation watch but moving her was going to be very difficult.  Thankfully the home hospice people had a plan in place in case that possibility became reality.  Here we are 6 or 7 years later and they still haven't done anything to mitigate the risk and they are woefully less prepared for a major fire than they were then.  I find it disgusting.  But I guaranfockingtee you @OldMaid voted for both Bass and Newsom last election, and probably Gascon too since there isn't much crime where she lives.

[BunnysBastatrds 2,151]

 Enough of this fawking finger pointing BS this early. It’s only been seventy hours at this point. There is time for that later. There are people in LA suffering losses. I listened to this Fawking  crap days after Katrina. It’s completely a horrible event in our history. We had fires similar to this early last century in San Francisco and Chicago that were devastating. It’s not time for this political infighting right now. It’s time to unite and have some compassion for our country.

[Strike 4,869]

5 minutes ago, BunnysBastatrds said:

 Enough of this fawking finger pointing BS this early. It’s only been seventy hours at this point. There is time for that later. There are people in LA suffering losses. I listened to this Fawking  crap days after Katrina. It’s completely a horrible event in our history. We had fires similar to this early last century in San Francisco and Chicago that were devastating. It’s not time for this political infighting right now. It’s time to unite and have some compassion for our country.

Sorry Bunny but I'll post about what I want to post about, as I have since day one.  I've asked twice now.  When CAN we start holding people accountable for creating this crisis?

[jbycho 267]

Liberals ruin everything they get their hands on.