Historic Malibu landmark burned to the ground
Story by ABC News
9:52 a.m. Monday, October 22, 2007
Video (click here)
Fire is insideous. It hides under floors and in roofs and what seems like a spark that can be doused with a garden house becomes a blazing inferno in a matter of minutes and someone whom thought they could safe their home is caught in the blaze itself. Get out of the way of these fires. Any modifications to homes to save them, such as slate roofs, should have been done long before now. There is no chance a house can be saved, 'sparks' fly through the wind and nestle on anything dry enough to kindle it. Don't think you can make a difference, you can't. You can make a difference to those you love and get to a safe haven.
October 22, 2007
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UNISYS Enhanced Infrared Satellite of the north and west hemisphers (click for 12 hour loop)
The air mass is far to the north of California. It's might be easier to conceptualize it with this image.
October 22, 2007
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UNISYS Water Vapor GOES West Satellite (click here for loop)
There is ONLY ONE difference in the two satellites that spell a possible relief for southern California. There is a tropical storm "KIKO" of the coast of southern Baja Peninsula. If it sustains for a day or so it could shift the current air pattern. But, there is absolutely no water vapor coming near California. What exists in any significant amount is far to the north over Canada. Evacuate and continue to make plans to do so. The planes and helicopters can't get off the ground for sustained intervention. It's a mess, get out of the way !
October 21, 2007
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UNISYS Water Vapor GOES West Satellite.
There is no relief in sight from the winds. It's getting worse and rain is not forthcoming ! GET OUT !
The Agua Dulce fire reached the edge of Santa Clarita Valley late Sunday evening. The blaze destroyed several homes, including this one on Camp Plenty Road.
There are at least 12 blazes across seven counties. The Malibu fire is only 10% contained. San Diego braces for the worst.
