Baller LoopSki Posted November 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2018 hopefully the ridge makes it ok ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LoopSki Posted November 9, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted November 9, 2018 so sad this town looking like a total loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LoopSki Posted November 9, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted November 9, 2018 sounds like its getting close , prayers for Marcusbrown ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted November 10, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted November 10, 2018 He’s pretty busy blaming the fires on someone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MarcusBrown Posted November 13, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted November 13, 2018 Thx for the well wishes. I think we could be safe for now, even though the fire is still going and only 30% contained. However, this is the most insane thing I've ever witnessed. Saw the plume from my kitchen window around 7:10 am....and by 11:10 am, it had already traveled 10+ miles (consuming over 1 acre a second) and burned through the town of Paradise (26,000 people). Many didn't have time to grab anything but their car keys. Some didn't make it. That evening, around 7:30, it was within 1/2 mile from our lake...I sat and watched it from the highway, from 8pm till 1:30 am...hoping it didn't jump the highway and make a run for our place. 20+ trucks, 2 dozers and a lot of firefighters battled and the wind shifted around 10:30 pm,...we got really lucky. @MS thx for the kind words man. I know being from Minnesota, you're probably well aware of pretty much the worst fire disaster in US History, exactly 100 years ago, the Cloquet fire. 1000 people dead. 250,000 acres burned. Drought was the cause. We here in NorCal have the same conditions. Less than 0.5" of rain in the last 212 days. Thats not normal. Again, thanks for understanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted November 13, 2018 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2018 @MarcusBrown glad you guys are okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LoopSki Posted November 13, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted November 13, 2018 i have a few friends that lost everything. One who didnt even have time to put on his shoes. got out literally with only his shirt on his back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted November 13, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted November 13, 2018 @MarcusBrown that is good knowledge of hockey country. I couldn’t imagine if social media was around back then as it was bad enough with just the rumor mill. People actually thought that “enemy agents” started it. Glad your OK it’s not going good for lots of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted November 13, 2018 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2018 I have a book about the Pestigo fire that burned the town of Pestigo Wisconsin it was the same day as the great Chicago fire! A lot of the Midwest was on fire then! Crazy dry conditions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LoopSki Posted November 13, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted November 13, 2018 some of the pics are unreal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lkb Posted November 13, 2018 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2018 holy crap...I'd hate to see what's behind those cars with them driving toward that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jetsetr Posted November 13, 2018 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2018 I’m a structural firefighter also qualified on wild lands (but not carded)...those hotshot teams, and the carded wild land guys are unreal—12+ hours a day, everyday...backbreaking work with hand tools...my hats off to them... As a former duster pilot I wouldn’t mind doing SEAT flying, but it’s pretty tough to get into...and a very nomadic lifestyle... Prayers for all of those effected... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingshredd Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Yeah this thing is a mess. As of tonight there have been over 8800 structures destroyed and 48 people confirmed dead, and this is only the beginning. There are sooooo many people that are elderly and or physically unable to get out or did not even know it was coming that will most likely be added to this list. I grew up in Paradise and my mother, sister, brother in law and many friends have lost their homes. My 92 year old mom had to walk out until finding a fire truck that took her to a shelter because my sister couldn't get to her because of all the traffic trying to escape the incoming inferno made it impossible. I live in Chico and many of the 52000 evacuated have landed here and the shelters are filled. Hopefully some rain next week will help put the brakes on this 135000 acre disaster. So as Marcus said, this thing is Insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LoopSki Posted November 14, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted November 14, 2018 this is my buddies house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dbski Posted November 15, 2018 Baller Share Posted November 15, 2018 Wow! I can't fathom what it must be like to lose your home in a heartbeat. I've built our home and it would be crushing to see that happen. My deepest condolences to all who have suffered and hoping you get some rain soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted November 15, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted November 15, 2018 Even in the midst of devastation MB finds some some beauty and sanity. Hope you don't mind Macus but this shot is stunning and one would think produced by a filter or photoshop . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.webp.f4829138fd6b14097643dc702deb09b6.webp)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now