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Northern California fire - I am thankful we are safe

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Real Estate Agent with (408) 425-1601 CA bre 1519182

                                                                                  Sam Shueh

                                            Realty One Group

                                               San Jose, CA

 

Ten days after a forest fire ignited in Paradise, Northern California, the fire razed 149,500 acres in Butte County. After some gallant fire fighting involving many out of the area and state firefighters, it is now 60% contained (11/18/2018) the rest fire will not be eradidated until end of the month 11/30/18 (expected).  

 

The following is the situation as of Sunday AM 11/18:

Civilian Fatalities: 76, Firefighter Injuries: 3; Structures Affected: 15,500

Single residences destroyed: 9,700 family residences; 297 Multi-family residences destroyed:  commercial building destroyed: 367 damaged: 73.

 

Smoke from the wildfires 250 miles north of San Francisco created air quality levels in the Bay Area to the same unhealthy level as China's highly polluted capital Beijing at 250 parts per million. It sent Californians to hospital emergency rooms and causing schools to shut down. Local drug stores have an alloated two masks per customer. Try online stores. There is a delay and shortage.

 

The wild fire will have a long lasting effect on residents causing allergy, ound that during smoke-dense periods, there was a significant increase in emergency room visits for heart attack, stroke and respiratory infection.  I had to confine staying in door and avoid outside walking. Allergy pills were used to control my breathing.  I have been lucky as I have an out of the area appointment. So it is not as so unbearable as those who are stuck there.

 

   SamShuehRealtor at Gmail.com     (408) 425-1601

 

SOURCE:  

Shueh, Sam  How much is my Silicon Valley home worth? (Silicon Valley Home Values)

Shueh, Prediction of 2018 Home Prices in San Francisco Bay Area 

Shueh, Sam    (Real EstateBlogs)

Shueh, Sam    (My Website)   

 

Comments(11)

Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Sam. It is impossible to even imagine this type of devastion and destruction. I am glad you are safe too.

Nov 20, 2018 05:30 AM
faye schubert
Retired - Branson, MO
Living the Branson Lake Life

This is incredibly sad to watch this event. What a gallant effort by all involved in this effort.

Nov 20, 2018 05:40 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Sam... just so horrible what is happening... but I'm happy to hear that you are safe.

Nov 20, 2018 05:43 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Good Morning Sam Shueh 

I am glad you are safe. I cannot imagine the destruction nor the pain those surviving must be in. One of our sons was out there with the President. He said pictures cannot show how overwhelming the destruction is AND all the respirator masks are sold out!!! Our church prays daily for the fire ravaged area and people

Nov 20, 2018 05:51 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I'm glad you are safe too, Sam.  Here in Sacramento we have indured the smoke in the unhealthy range, but our homes are still standing and we are safe.

Nov 20, 2018 06:27 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Sam,

I am happy you are safe.  We went through this very thing last year, except that the fire was very close to where we live.  We watched the fire people set fire to the mountains so that when the fire approached it would have no fuel.  And we all wore masks and have 5 evacuation notices...hoping the fire will be contained soon. A

Nov 20, 2018 07:33 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Good morning,  Sam - thank you for the update. I am glad you are safe.

Nov 20, 2018 07:47 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

I'm glad you're safe, Sam. And it must be especially difficult for anyone with respiratory issues. 

Nov 20, 2018 04:47 PM
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I cheated we took off on the 4th day and hope others are well.   

Best wishes,

Sam Shueh

Nov 25, 2018 10:20 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

We are lucky, and should be thankful, for those who run TO danger and fight for us like the first responders that have come to the aide of many in your area Sam Shueh . I'm thankful thay you are well too.

Nov 25, 2018 02:28 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I am tahnkful as well that our California Members are safe and the fires are under control. Thanks Sam.

Nov 29, 2018 06:58 PM