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california fires: California Fires ~ Incredible Photos of the Fires - 07/24/08 12:15 PM
My husband sent this link to me. It shows the amazing photos of the fires in California. It truly feels heavy here in California, much like the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989. You could feel your fellow man hurting. It is much like that now and my perception is that it … (2 comments)

california fires: Redding CA ~ Weather Conditions are Making Air Quality Poor ~ Fires Being Called Contained! - 07/24/08 06:17 AM
It's tough to breath here in Redding and Shasta County, California now days. Due to a current inversion we are hazed in with thick smoke. We had blue skys on Saturday and now it's hard to go back to not being able to breath or see very far. This is the … (1 comments)

california fires: Trinity County ~ Friend Concerned About Fires ~ Packed and Ready to Evaculate! - 07/11/08 05:26 PM
I just received a call from my client. I helped her buy a beautiful home in Trinity County near Douglas City. She is currently surrounded by fire on all sides. She sits in a little valley and as long as the wind does not turn any of their fires there way, … (1 comments)

california fires: Smoke gets in your eyes... - 06/25/08 09:20 AM
 
If you are anywhere in Northern California it might be. 
Do we really have over 1,000 individual fires going right now?
You've seen Google Maps.  Did you happen to notice the little feature called "My Maps"?
With My Maps you can create and annotate pretty much anything on a … (1 comments)

california fires: California Wildfire update map and info... - 06/23/08 07:50 PM
The smoke is thick and my eyes are burning as I type this. We have over 150 active fires in our immediate area.With the smoke and heat in the mid to high 90's residents with respitory problems are advised to stay inside with the windows CLOSED! Don't venture out unless it … (0 comments)

california fires: Home vacuum system story and FIRE - 11/21/07 10:47 AM
Once upon a time ( its true) the cleaning lady at a home decided to clean out the fireplace ashes.
She decided the vac system would be a good idea. Very quick and efficient.  humm
When the owner came home he smelled smoke. They called the fire department and they came over to … (1 comments)

california fires: the REVEAL WITH the MUST SEE PICS!!!! - 11/01/07 06:08 PM
For those of you that read my previous blog http://activerain.com/blogsview/253678/When-to-GET-OUT but were unable to see the pictures...my deepest apologies as I admit I'm not the greatest techno person. 
I learn something new here every day on AR. Aparrently that just becuase you can see the photos you upload on your own PC, that does … (15 comments)

california fires: Manhattan Beach-Beach Cities:Fire, Finance, Foreclosure and Britney? - 10/31/07 11:33 AM
Beach people always tend to think of the Beach Cities as different from the Westside and most of LA. We have small communities that are true towns, our schools are better and we just seem to be more California casual then say Beverly Hills or Bel Air or even Malibu. Our … (14 comments)

california fires: California Fires - Buckweed Fire Started By Boy Playing With Matches - 10/31/07 10:07 AM
Boy playing with matches has confesed to starting the Buckweed fire that burned over 38,000 acres and destroyed 21 homes.  Here's a link to the news story .  My heart aches for this child and his parents.  Unlike the Orange County fires, this was a kid playing who apparently had no … (18 comments)

california fires: Buffini - California Fires - 10/30/07 05:45 PM
 
Brian Buffini Update - California Fires
This is an update about Brian Buffini and his family, as they are dealing with the fires in California. This is the most recent e-mail and speaks pretty clearly to "How We Can Help!" Let's all in the real estate community do what we can as well … (0 comments)

california fires: California Firestorm Follow-up ~ Professional Tips For Removing Smoke & Fire Damage - 10/29/07 10:18 AM
Mom always said that you can't use too much soap and water to get things clean, right?  Ordinarily, that would be the case, but cleaning up after a fire presents some very different cleaning challenges than everyday life.  This morning on KTLA (a local Los Angeles TV station) News, reporter … (14 comments)

california fires: When to GET OUT of your home...MUST SEE PICS! - 10/28/07 10:01 PM
 
We, as Professional Home Stagers and Realtors, are in the business of helping people get the most value out of their homes. Unfortunately there comes a time when our homes should really mean nothing to us.  The tragic situation going on in CA right now is a perfect example. GET OUT...and don't worry … (21 comments)

california fires: Grateful the fires have ended - 10/28/07 08:05 PM
Technorati ProfileI can't believe it rained this weekend.  If only we had that last week, so many lives would have been different. It's something to consider how lives can be changed so dramatically in an instant.  The fires seemed much worse this year.  It seemed that all fire companies had their … (0 comments)

california fires: California Fires- Stats - 10/28/07 10:14 AM
Here is a short report on the statis of the fires.  There were 15 major fires this last week. 
1.  Ranch Fire:  58,400 acres, 97% contained, evacauations are lifted; 1 home and 9 structures destroyed.
2.  Magic Fird:  2,224 acres, 100% contained, no structures damaged.
3.  Buckweed Fire:  38,356 acres, 100% contained, 63 … (3 comments)

california fires: Fires & Brian Buffini & Global Warming - 10/28/07 05:56 AM
Everyone I know in my area of Redondo Beach knows someone affected by these fires.
Temecula. My daughters best friend saw the fire from her backyard and could not get out of the area to come stay with us. The freeway there was closed. They were directed to go some place I didn't … (2 comments)

california fires: Reflections on California Fires - Renewal Will Come - 10/26/07 08:11 PM
I was working with pictures while doing some marketing this afternoon. The pictures made me think of the devastation caused by the fires in California this week. The neighborhoods that are the subject of my Focus on Flagstaff Communities blog post today back up to Mt. Elden, scene of the devastating Radio … (12 comments)

california fires: Could Southern California fires cause an upswing in real estate? - 10/25/07 03:17 PM
If anyone followed the Louisina and Mississippi real estate markets after Hurrican Katrina, you'd know that there was a huge boom in values in those regions.  Over 850,000 properties were destroyed during the Hurricans, and the federal government pumped in billions of dollars in the recovery effort.
Here is an interesting … (3 comments)

california fires: Major California Wildfire Declared Arson - 10/24/07 10:18 PM
Fox News has a story tonight entitled "Officials: Major California Wildfire Declared Arson."  It says:  SAN DIEGO - A major wildfire that has scorched thousands of acres and destroyed hundreds of homes in Southern California has been declared an arson, according to Orange County law enforcement and FBI officials said on Wednesday.Officials said … (3 comments)

california fires: BRIAN BRADY AND FAMILY ARE SAFE - MOVING BACK INTO THEIR HOME - 10/24/07 12:04 PM
10 A.M. WEDNESDAY PST.  I just spoke with BB - Their home did not burn!
 
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california fires: California Disasters- Our thoughts are with you! - 10/24/07 10:35 AM
I just wanted to post a blog to let those in California, who are effected by the fires, know that our thoughts and prayers are with them.  In these hard times there is not much that can be said to comfort those who have lost everything, but remember it is not … (10 comments)

california fires: Disaster Relief for the California Fire Victims - 10/24/07 10:31 AM
President Bush has signed a Disaster Declaration for funding for people who have lost homes that may not be covered by insurance. 
Last night I spoke with my neighbor who manages claims adjustment offices for Allstate Insurance in California.  They have additional staff flying in today who will be heading out … (18 comments)

california fires: California Fires & Family - 10/24/07 07:49 AM

I always I have a hard time looking at what is going on in California and the fires that are always lurking around each corner. And with my family there and having lived in Northern California, I always get very concerned for the families and friends I have there.
I read this snipit … (6 comments)

california fires: Fires in CA, Tragedy met with kindess. - 10/23/07 04:10 PM
The fires in California have been compared to be as devastating as Hurricane Katrina by our local news station.  I cannot fathom what the actual outcome will be considering it's nowhere near under control and the numbers are rising. 
The only silver lining in this devastating tragedy, as reported on this … (4 comments)

california fires: The Mortgage Market Report for Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 - 10/23/07 09:55 AM
Not too many economic reports scheduled for release today, Stocks will likely continue their role in leading Bond prices.  The reports on the fires have taken over most headlines as they should.   
And hot news from Apple could cause Stocks to take a run higher on renewed investor confidence.  So … (0 comments)

california fires: California Fire Active Rain Roll Call - 10/22/07 04:58 PM
It's fire season here in California.  We currently have 7 fires burning in SoCal.  The causes are anything from downed power lines to arson.  The battle is intensified by the high winds of 30-50 mph and gusts of 60-90 mph.  With so many fires in the area, the resources are limited.  … (79 comments)

california fires: CALIFORNIA FIRES - MEMBERS IN JEOPARDY - 10/22/07 04:55 PM
 
Say a little prayer today for our California Members who are being and are in danger of being evacuated from their homes.
 
Sally Cheeseman just called me and reports that Jeff Turner has already been evacuated, William Johnson is within 1 mile of the fires.
 
I was just … (151 comments)

california fires: Sunday Morning......My Old Home Burned Up ( Fire Updates) - 10/21/07 01:28 PM
October in Southern California can be very dangerous.  Last year, on October 26th the Esperanza Fire raged through Cabazon and the communities of Poppet Flats and Twin Pines killing 5 Firefighters. Today just a few days before the 1st anniversary of that Fire, Malibu is on Fire.
The Santa Ana  Winds are howling,  blowing … (77 comments)

 
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