California Fires-here we go again

[middle.road]

Very sad, we need to focus on those displaced and affected by the fires.
We need rain, not fake news.
It's running rampant, has to stop. This should not be happening at a time like this.

'STOP. SPREADING. RUMORS!' Law enforcement takes aim at fake Oregon arson claims

ROSEBURG, Ore. - Rumors and fake social media posts related to the explosive Oregon wildfires are spreading online, prompting law enforcement agencies to attempt to set the record straight. Multiple fires erupted earlier this week amid an unusual east wind event and hot, dry conditions. The...

kval.com

And in the midst of devastation and loss, this also makes me sad;

Rumors that antifa, Proud Boys started wildfires in Oregon are false, law enforcement officials say

Law enforcement officials in Oregon say there is no evidence that anti-fascists or right-wring groups were the cause of a series of devastating wildfires throughout the state.

www.nbc26.com

Seems we can't even have catastrophic fires without the mis-information kicking in.

And I'm stunned to see that most of these fires in California still have little to no containment. And containment doesn't mean control, just that we've put some sort of firebreak around the fire. Which tells me the fires will continiue until we get some rain. So it may be a while. Far NorCal and maybe Oregon have a chance of rain next week. Let's hope.

 

[Mtnmac]

We spent 18 days in our RV after being evacuated on Aug. 18. Fortunately our house survived intact, the fire was stopped 600’ from the house. Spent 2 days cleaning the refrigerator, that was the worst damage we suffered. Many others weren’t so lucky, 925 houses were lost.

 

[JimDawson]

That news article is not completely correct, but there have been a number of rumors. While affiliation with a particular group, if any, has not been established, there have been a couple of arson arrests.

Here is one:

Sheriff: Springfield man tried to start fire at Dexter frisbee golf course this week

DEXTER, Ore. - A man faces accusations he tried to start a fire in the woods near the frisbee golf course at Dexter State Recreation Area on Wednesday. Firefighters responded to the scene and found passersby had quickly put out the fire, the Dexter fire chief said earlier this week. "The fire...

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Another arson arrest occurred in Wa state. https://bellinghammetronews.com/news/puyallup-man-arrested-while-starting-fire-bond-set-at-1000/

And the large fire complex east of Salem was deemed to be ''human caused'' per the authorities. Having said that, ''human caused'' does not necessarily mean arson, could be an out of control campfire.

The ''Riverside and ''Beache Creek'' fires, the two large fires in northern Oregon, are suspect. They both started along Forest Service Road 46, there are no power lines in the area near the ignition points, and no lightning in the area for a couple of weeks around the ignition time.

Here is another example, but it seems that this guy was starting a fire during the larger fire in the area. I'm sure he is being questioned about his whereabouts when the Phoenix fire started.

Sheriff: Arson arrest made in Phoenix on the night Almeda Fire began

A man is in custody, charged with two counts of arson and numerous other charges after allegedly starting a fire in Phoenix the night the Almeda Fire was raging.

www.kdrv.com

Very sad, we need to focus on those displaced and affected by the fires.
We need rain, not fake news.
It's running rampant, has to stop. This should not be happening at a time like this.

'STOP. SPREADING. RUMORS!' Law enforcement takes aim at fake Oregon arson claims

ROSEBURG, Ore. - Rumors and fake social media posts related to the explosive Oregon wildfires are spreading online, prompting law enforcement agencies to attempt to set the record straight. Multiple fires erupted earlier this week amid an unusual east wind event and hot, dry conditions. The...

kval.com

 

[dlane]

Any one heard from Derrick?
@dlane you online and okay?

I am wishing safety for everyone!

-brino

Yup I made it everything is intact, I stayed after the evacuation order to put out spot fires with water hoses and shovel. I am on the frontline of my neighborhood where the fire was coming from. Lots of friends lost everything.
Thanks for the concern.

 

[matthewsx]

We spent 18 days in our RV after being evacuated on Aug. 18. Fortunately our house survived intact, the fire was stopped 600’ from the house. Spent 2 days cleaning the refrigerator, that was the worst damage we suffered. Many others weren’t so lucky, 925 houses were lost.

So glad to hear your place survived, so many others lost but property can be replaced. I can only imagine how hard it is to leave something you worked your whole life for but it's probably the best move. Not to say anything negative about folks who did stay behind, resources are stretched so thin right now....

Let me know if there's anything I can do to help this weekend, I definitely owe you big-time from the lathe move....

John

 

[dlane]

And our wonderful governor cut firefighters pay 7.5% and released 8000 prisoners that some used to help with firefighting

 

[Nogoingback]

That news article is not completely correct, but there have been a number of rumors. While affiliation with a particular group, if any, has not been established, there have been a couple of arson arrests.

I worked one summer years ago on a project for the Forest Service and Cal Fire (called CDF in those days), and worked with a very experienced
guy who was a career Forest Service employee. He told me that a pretty high percentage of fires are arson. An obvious example of that occurred
that summer: a sequence of small fires along the length of a highway in the Sierra foothills, all spaced out 15-20 miles apart. Some fire bug
was driving down the road setting fires. Fortunately they all were put out pretty quickly.

 

[Nogoingback]

I live about 5 miles north of the red (mandatory evacuation area), center map near the north edge of the map. The main fire front is about 20 air miles south of me.

Is the fire still holding that distance from your place Jim?

 

[brino]

Yup I made it everything is intact

So glad to hear that!
Stay safe Derrick!!!!

 

[middle.road]

Sandy mentioned in a local news clip.
Nice to see the community and people coming together.

Another clip I watched highlighted another town and the group there stated that donations were exceeding demand. That's cool.

Then there was another clip where they said that extra manpower and equipment was being brought in.
Let's hope the weather cooperates and that they can gain a foothold against the fires.