Fire in Chatsworth

[plaster dave]

These are from my front. yard.http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/1/6644IMG_0115.JPG http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/1/6644IMG_0118.JPG

[rivercrazy]

All I can say is if you live between the 118 and the 101 you better start packin. Areas like box canyon, bell canyon, etc are in the path. If the wind doesn't stop, its gonna reach the 101 freeway pretty fast. And if it makes it over the 101, its gonna be in Malibu.
Fires have taken this path many times in the past.......

[tcook33]

I just tried to get out to the valley from Simi about am hour ago and the freeway is shut down. My house is on the east end of Simi too. It's gonna be a long night. Is the fire on the north side of the 118 or the south right now?
AlColeHolic better load those bikes up.

[Schiada76]

I'm in Encino and from the smoke this looks like a bad one!

[plaster dave]

It is on the south side and building.

[rivercrazy]

its getting pretty close to Santa Susana pass road. Box Canyon is next in line from what I can tell. That whole area is very very thick with brush and trees. From the looks of it, they ain't putting this thing out anytime soon.
But unless the wind starts blowing more westerly, Simi shouldn't be in the path at all. I'd worry if your in the area adjacent to box canyon going south west.

[tcook33]

It is on the south side and building.
I just looked on the CHP website and it just jumped the tracks and is heading down the pass toward "ALCO". Could be in MAlibu in 2 hours???

[rivercrazy]

If the wind doesn't stop, the ocean is gonna put this thing out.

[plaster dave]

I live on Devonshire and Owensmouth. The fire is right at the 118 pass into simi right now. If anyone that lives in simi cannot get home you can crash on the couch if need be. 10516 Owensmouth ave. in chatsworth my # is 818-402-2769

[tcook33]

They're evacuating the knolls. It's been awhile since that's happened.

[Havasu_Dreamin]

Hope all y'all make it through this ok. This could be a very bad fire season.

[rivercrazy]

Simi Knolls? I know you live right below there.
If you need a place to crash, let me know. We live up in Indian Hills on the other side of the 118

[Rev. Williams]

I have the best view in town!!! My office is just south of The Chatsworth Reservior in West Hill. I can look right out the window and see the whole fire!!!
Sigalert.com shows the 118 closed east bound and 1 lane open west bound. Box Cyn is soooooo smoked out, that even if it were open you'd never see enough to make it through.
Traffic will be bad for anyone going from SFV to Simi or T.O Lucky for me, I'm 15minutes away via side streets :D :D

[phebus]

This should be a real interesting year between around Halloween and Christmas.

[Mr. Pixilated]

I have the best view in town!!! My office is just south of The Chatsworth Reservior in West Hill. I can look right out the window and see the whole fire!!!
Sigalert.com shows the 118 closed east bound and 1 lane open west bound. Box Cyn is soooooo smoked out, that even if it were open you'd never see enough to make it through.
Traffic will be bad for anyone going from SFV to Simi or T.O Lucky for me, I'm 15minutes away via side streets :D :D
Did anyone say BBQ. Hey stranger what's been up with you how is wonder girl....Hope all is well... Talk to you soon...

[tcook33]

Simi Knolls? I know you live right below there.
If you need a place to crash, let me know. We live up in Indian Hills on the other side of the 118
Yeah, my house is right below there off of Katherine. I should be OK, unless it burns through a couple hundred houses before it hits mine. I'm not going anywhere for awhile.
Good thing is, my office is off Madera and it looks like all these plans sitting on my desk are going to get bid tonight.
Bad thing is, my "yard" is in the knolls with my trailer, motorhome, and boat. Luckily, I've taken the boat and motorhome out last night being that we are going to Havasu this weekend. Could have been bad for State Farm.

[rivercrazy]

My wife is home checking this thing out. Its burnt quite a bit of area already. Box canyon is gonna be toast. Really sad.
Tcook. I'll PM you my number. If you need anything, let me know. I have enough area on my property to store a boat or trailer.

[Boatcop]

So when are y'all getting your $2,000 debit cards?

[boxscore]

So when are y'all getting your $2,000 debit cards?
CLASSIC!

[plaster dave]

So when are y'all getting your $2,000 debit cards?
I hope soon I need new shoes and gas in the boat. :D

[tcook33]

My wife is home checking this thing out. Its burnt quite a bit of area already. Box canyon is gonna be toast. Really sad.
Tcook. I'll PM you my number. If you need anything, let me know. I have enough area on my property to store a boat or trailer.
Is it that bad? Do you really think it will burn straight through BOx Canyon? Wow! Im at my office and dont have cable so I have no idea whats happening.
I just spoke to one of my guys and he is leaving a job in Malibu and ashes are falling on them.

[Rev. Williams]

Did anyone say BBQ. Hey stranger what's been up with you how is wonder girl....Hope all is well... Talk to you soon...
What's up Geza!! I just told your girl I'm waiting for the house warming :D :D
It's almost BBQ time right now !! The flames are raging out of control in Box Cyn. The wind has backed off a bit, but if it keeps moving this way, I'd guess they'd kick us out of this building.

[LUVNLIFE]

I was at work on the hill behind Pierce College when this one started. Watched it start and watched it grow fast. Looked like they were hitting it hard from the air but it quickly became a big deal.

[tcook33]

You guys know the $20 mil home on the side of the mountain onerlooking Simi off of Box? I just heard the flames are surrounding that place. We shall see if all the money they spent on that place paid off. No wood products in the whole house. All concrete and metal.

[essexjet]

I was at work on the hill behind Pierce College when this one started. Watched it start and watched it grow fast. Looked like they were hitting it hard from the air but it quickly became a big deal.
Good thing you had an expert with you to give you a play by play :D

[rivercrazy]

My wife also said she saw that house surrounded by fire as well. That is one nice pad. Drive by it all the time on Box Canyon on my motorcycle.

[tcook33]

My wife also said she saw that house surrounded by fire as well. That is one nice pad. Drive by it all the time on Box Canyon on my motorcycle.
I know the guy that built that house. I walked through it when they were about 90% done. The owner is a probate lawyer that did the Getty family. That place is crazy. They have the natural rocks plumbed for their hottubs. And water running through the natural landscape. It looks like it's always raining with the streams flowing around their house.

[rivercrazy]

Wow. Sounds like quite a unique property.
Small world - I've financed a building occupied by the Getty's....

[Kilrtoy]

When i got off at tampa the traffic was jammed in all 6 lanes......
You will need to take the 101 or the 126 to get home.....

[tcook33]

Wow. Sounds like quite a unique property.
Small world - I've financed a building occupied by the Getty's....
I've been to the Getty museum.

[LUVNLIFE]

Good thing you had an expert with you to give you a play by play :D
He's only an expert on flat tires and getting stuck. :D Oh yea and men. :rollside: Ask him about his little brother the water truck driver that cost me $1500 today and we can't even make him understand what the ef he did wrong. :mad: Actually I think this guy is going to the river with you guys next time :notam:

[LUVNLIFE]

I've been to the Getty museum.
I worked on the Getty Museum :)

[JETEATER]

Hay Plaster Dave thanks for the help with the pic the other night.
PS water your lawn.

[tcook33]

I worked on the Getty Museum :)
The first time around...or the second?

[Boatcop]

I've listened to Getty (Geddy) Lee from Rush.

[cxr133]

House on fire.... on the news now
THAT SUX..
mobile home.. cars on fire
guys says he had no warning

[Kilrtoy]

House on fire.... on the news now
THAT SUX..
mobile home.. cars on fire
guys says he had no warning
Really, The overwhelming smell of smoke and something burning, doesnt ring a bell

[79 Howard]

My in-laws live above rockadine out in the hills, they did their job and cleared like they should have and fire surrounded them, said if it was a twig it exploded, they ran for about a hour and a half putting out spot fires on anything that was burning and then it past, they are safe. no fire protection for them, they must have been busy with more important homes

[Nord]

I'm going to Hollywood (Sunset Blvd) tonight, has the 101 subsided???
I'm thinking about taking the 405, any insight??? :confused:

[Jordy]

Really, The overwhelming smell of smoke and something burning, doesnt ring a bell
C'mon now, the fact that the hurricane was named and tracked for a week wasn't enough warning for some to come up with an evacuation plan. Guess the guy in the trailer should have looted a Best Buy and gotten a plasma to watch it on. ;)

[Kilrtoy]

C'mon now, the fact that the hurricane was named and tracked for a week wasn't enough warning for some to come up with an evacuation plan. Guess the guy in the trailer should have looted a Best Buy and gotten a plasma to watch it on. ;)
no best buy in chatsworth, just porn stores :eek:

[tcook33]

I'm going to Hollywood (Sunset Blvd) tonight, has the 101 subsided???
I'm thinking about taking the 405, any insight??? :confused:
405? No bueno
101? No bueno
5 to the 170? Asi Asi

[little rowe boat]

My in-laws live above rockadine out in the hills, they did their job and cleared like they should have and fire surrounded them, said if it was a twig it exploded, they ran for about a hour and a half putting out spot fires on anything that was burning and then it past, they are safe. no fire protection for them, they must have been busy with more important homes
Or not enough resources to go around. :rolleyes:

[plaster dave]

Hay Plaster Dave thanks for the help with the pic the other night.
PS water your lawn.
That is the pine needles on my lawn I hate that tree.

[Kilrtoy]

Or not enough resources to go around. :rolleyes:
Well lets all hope that ARNOLD gets his way and cuts those firefighters pay and benefits... Im sure that will make them want to go into that danger zone and protect other peoples houses.... :hammerhea :hammerhea :hammerhea :hammerhea :hammerhea :hammerhea
Im watching those guys risking their lives right now to save peoples lives and property
God bless those guys

[BIGAMIST]

I live on Devonshire and Owensmouth. The fire is right at the 118 pass into simi right now. If anyone that lives in simi cannot get home you can crash on the couch if need be. 10516 Owensmouth ave. in chatsworth my # is 818-402-2769
Now I can come by & TP your house,light a bag of dog shit on fire & leave at your front door :D

[little rowe boat]

Well lets all hope that ARNOLD gets his way and cuts those firefighters pay and benefits... Im sure that will make them want to go into that danger zone and protect other peoples houses.... :hammerhea :hammerhea :hammerhea :hammerhea :hammerhea :hammerhea
Im watching those guys risking their lives right now to save peoples lives and property
God bless those guys
I'll, tell you vegetation fires are the worst,with the wind changes and the terrain that needs to be covered,trying to lay hose up and over hills,No repiratory protection,unless you consider a bandanna over your face respiratory protection,your nose running and eyes burning,sucking in that smoke for hours on end. Thanks to Arnold if I or any firefighter develops lung cancer they will have to prove that it was job related before workers comp. benefits will kick in.

[pixilatedpussy]

Hope you are all ok! The pics on the news looks pretty bad! :supp: ;)

[Moneypitt]

As someone already mentioned, this sucker will probably go all the way to the beach.(again).....The news just said it is upon Las Virgines canyon rd, N/east of the 101, but headed there shortly. After the 101 its a sure bet it'll make the beach before it stops..........I heard on the news eariler that the fixed wing water tankers won't be on line until this Saturday, the 1st. Not contracted until then so this fire just burns as the choppers can't carry enough water, or make enough drops to really do anything other than save houses, which they are up there doing in the dark RIGHT NOW!! Looking at the Thomas guide it is hard to tell exactly where the really hot spots are, but it is now well into Ventura county. As said, no way those firemen/firewomen make enough. Maybe the suits in Sacramento should try fighting fires, and living on the same wages that the firefighters make.............MP

[JetBoatRich]

Missed all the action today :devil: and just turned on the news, looks bad. When I left at 5am this morning it just started

[Jrocket]

I worked on the Getty Museum :)
Me too.

[Moneypitt]

If the wind shifts tonight, you may be working on it again...........MP

[rivercrazy]

I'm absolutely amazed that the firefighters were able to save homes and mobile homes in Box Canyon and Woosley Canyon. I ride my motorcycles in those canyons all the time. The area is totally overgrown with 100 year old oak trees growing over the tops of homes and in some cases homes were built around oak trees. The area also is overgrown with 10-30 foot high vegetation that goes up like explosives.
Bell Canyon is more defensable and better designed for fires.
That whole area west of the 118 all the way to the 101 hasn't burned since the 50's. There is nothing the firefighters can do to stop it. They can steer it a little and save homes but that's about it. If the wind doesn't stop soon, the entire area from Hidden Hills to Oak Park (maybe farther) is gonna burn all the way to the 101. If I lived in the area south of the freeway at Liberty Canyon, I'd be quakin in my boots about now. That is where the fire will probably cross on its way to PCH....
This fire moved so fast with 50mph winds that there is no way they could warn everyone in its immediate path it was coming. But there was so much smoke, ash, and fire, I cannot imagine someone not seeing it coming....

[JetBoatRich]

I'm absolutely amazed that the firefighters were able to save homes and mobile homes in Box Canyon and Woosley Canyon. I ride my motorcycles in those canyons all the time. The area is totally overgrown with 100 year old oak trees growing over the tops of homes and in some cases homes were built around oak trees. The area also is overgrown with 10-30 foot high vegetation that goes up like explosives.
Bell Canyon is more defensable and better designed for fires.
That whole area west of the 118 all the way to the 101 hasn't burned since the 50's. There is nothing the firefighters can do to stop it. They can steer it a little and save homes but that's about it. If the wind doesn't stop soon, the entire area from Hidden Hills to Oak Park (maybe farther) is gonna burn all the way to the 101. If I lived in the area south of the freeway at Liberty Canyon, I'd be quakin in my boots about now. That is where the fire will probably cross on its way to PCH....
This fire moved so fast with 50mph winds that there is no way they could warn everyone in its immediate path it was coming. But there was so much smoke, ash, and fire, I cannot imagine someone not seeing it coming....
Thanks for the update, I worked in Box Canyon-Malibu for 7 years and know it well :rolleyes: the Woosley Canyon MHP is in danger?

[rivercrazy]

As far as I know, they saved all the structures in Woosley. But most of the vegetation is gone. Not sure how the fire impacted Rocketdyne. But it burned all around there too. (SCARY).
I think there are still some spot fires going on all throughout that area.
BTW - This fire was seperate from the Browns Canyon fire earlier that morning in Chatsworth.

[Rev. Williams]

It got close, but we're fine this morning.
This is my office in West Hills. We overlook Chatsworth Reservoir. Had the wind not been blowing to the west so hard, I'd probably not be working here today.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/124Pic_2_My_office.jpg
Our parking lot and most Roscoe Blvd from Fallbrook West has become a staging area for everyone.
Here's one of the helios coming in last night.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/124Pic_1.jpg

[Moneypitt]

Well its so smokey that the sun is only an faint orange ball, an eerie hue of color instead of the sunshine........And snowing ash, turning the ground white. The Oak Park section of this fire is really putting out the smoke, drifting west on a slight breeze. Later today the winds are suppose to pick up again so this fire is far from over...........MP

[HOOTER SLED-]

I haven't read the whole thread..............but doesn't Miguel live by this............

[rivercrazy]

I know there are board members here that have houses in the fire burn areas.
Anyone hear from TCook, Mbrown, Badaxe?

[HOOTER SLED-]

Mrs. HOOTS here.................
I hope evweryone is ok..................if you hear anything please let us know..........

[tcook33]

I know there are board members here that have houses in the fire burn areas.
Anyone hear from TCook, Mbrown, Badaxe?
I'm alive. Everything is cool here. I have a headache and my house smells like a campfire though. And my pregnant GF has been inhaling smoke all day and night and I'm sure my little unborn 7 month boy is pissed right now.
We are leaving for Moabi in a couple hours so it'll be nice to get away from this shit for a couple days.
I feel for the firefighters. They DO love it though. That's why they do it. Either way it's a tough job.
I know MBrowns house is relatively close to the burn areas but he is far enough in to not have an issue. Unless he bought up on a hill recently that I don't know about. :wink:
The sky is a creepy color orange right now. We had a couple job in the Conejo valley/Malibu areas evacuated.

[Rev. Williams]

I know there are board members here that have houses in the fire burn areas.
Anyone hear from TCook, Mbrown, Badaxe?
Badaxe has moved to Vegas I believe. He was in Oak Park which is in the path.
I heard the fire is going west across the mountain tops and burning both north and south sides. So Woodranch in Simi is on watch and Westlake/T.O is also nervous. With the size, weather conditions and a nice breeze this thing has no intentions of slowing down until it hits the 101 or the coast. When I walked out to my truck to get something a half hour ago I counted 17 fire trucks going up Roscoe to hit this thing. There were trucks from as far as Santa Fe Springs coming in to help.

[rivercrazy]

Jeez. One year one side of Simi gets scortched the very next year the opposite side get torched. This sucks.......

[Speedin' Ian]

anyone one know how to find out if your area is being evacuated. Is there a website or anything, I live in T.O. and work in Westlake

[rrrr]

Saw video of the fires on CNN while eating lunch. Hooooooooly Shit! It really looks bad. Hope you all are safe and no one loses their home.

[tcook33]

Saw video of the fires on CNN while eating lunch. Hooooooooly Shit! It really looks bad. Hope you all are safe and no one loses their home.
They make it look worse than it is. It's all about the number of people watching their station. Don't get me wrong, there is fire all over. But most are living and working just like everyone else. The firefighters do a damn good job when it comes to saving the structures around here. They just let the brush burn and save the structures.
It aint no Hurricane Katrina. Now that's a mess.

[Schiada76]

It's not a real disaster until Jeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrraldo shows up, dances around like a chicken on crack and pushes an old lady down the street in a wheel chair. :supp: :D

[Moneypitt]

It's not a real disaster until Jeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrraldo shows up, dances around like a chicken on crack and pushes an old lady down the street in a wheel chair. :supp: :D
Against her will!!!.............MP

[Focker]

anyone one know how to find out if your area is being evacuated. Is there a website or anything, I live in T.O. and work in Westlake
ABClocal.go.com

[BADAXE]

I know there are board members here that have houses in the fire burn areas.
Anyone hear from TCook, Mbrown, Badaxe?
Thanks for thinking about me but i moved to Boulder City, NV last summer. The only thing to burn out here is sand.

[AquaBoogie]

Wind shifted. The fire is coming back our way (Chatsworth)

[LAFD]

im gunna be at the fire tomorrow. cant wait to kick some ass.

[Phat Matt]

Now there is one burning on the north side of Yucaipa. 38 to Big Bear is closed. Jen said it looks like it is on the other side of the hill from us but I'm sure it's further. Just the smoke blowing over. Hopefully the winds don't kick up.

[JetBoatRich]

Now there is one burning on the north side of Yucaipa. 38 to Big Bear is closed. Jen said it looks like it is on the other side of the hill from us but I'm sure it's further. Just the smoke blowing over. Hopefully the winds don't kick up.
The good part when i came into Yucaipa, the smoke was going straight up :wink: no wind :yuk:

[dicudmore]

my apartment complex is apparently being evacuated...haven't tried to go over that way in an hour or two. Last I was over there they were checking ID's to let anyone in the immediate area in, otherwise NOPE, turn around. Last I could see the fire was still across the street from our place. Probably a good 1/4 to 3/8ths of a mile off still.
Hell, if it burns then I won't have to pay rent on saturday and I'm a little short anyway...

[MAINEVENT]

My place was voluntary evac i will be returning this evening i did get my kids out of their :D to my folks place

[Phat Matt]

The good part when i came into Yucaipa, the smoke was going straight up :wink: no wind :yuk:
Hopefully they can get a handle on it tonight. It's in the forest though so there is lots to burn. I'm not worried about our place but I think about the old fires that got out of control.
It's dropping ash all over though.

[GHT]

I guess the fires are pretty bad. They were talking about all the fires on the Las Vegas local news. They were saying the conditions are changin if favor of the fire fighters. Hope they get all of them under control soon...

[rrrr]

They make it look worse than it is. It's all about the number of people watching their station. Don't get me wrong, there is fire all over. But most are living and working just like everyone else. The firefighters do a damn good job when it comes to saving the structures around here. They just let the brush burn and save the structures.
It aint no Hurricane Katrina. Now that's a mess.
That's good to know. Good ol' Commie News Network, they always show misery.

[JetBoatRich]

Hopefully they can get a handle on it tonight. It's in the forest though so there is lots to burn. I'm not worried about our place but I think about the old fires that got out of control.
It's dropping ash all over though.
It looked pretty far from your place :idea: with no wind, they will knock it down :burningm:

[Phat Matt]

It looked pretty far from your place :idea: with no wind, they will knock it down :burningm:
It's probably about a five minute drive. It's headed the other direction though up the mountain towards Angeles Oaks. They ordered evacuations for them. There is a lot of dry forest up there though.

[Phat Matt]

I didn't realize it was getting that close to your area. Guess I should watch the news more. Good luck over there.
On the news they are calling it "Redlands". lol. I guess that's easier for people to understand.
Smells like a nice bbq. mmmmmmmmmmm
We'll be fine. It's going the other way.

[JetBoatRich]

It's probably about a five minute drive. It's headed the other direction though up the mountain towards Angeles Oaks. They ordered evacuations for them. There is a lot of dry forest up there though.
going home on the 30, looked to be tucked back on the otherside of the hill

[mbrown2]

Any fire sales around here? I got a fire in my belly....., you're fired, how about some wood fired pizza's,....ok enough of the fire jokes..
Back from Vegas...it was a great time...coming back into town today was crazy....running down LA by the train station Air Tankers passing overhead at 1000 ft dropping $hit on the fire tardent...bitchen stuff. My buddy who is LA County Fire text messages me...."Why don't you bring me a cold beer since I am sweating my ass off saving your house"....
Just to be safe we will be evacuating to NYC in the morning....on the way back from there we will stay in Parker to make sure all the hot spots, smoke and ash are gone from around here...:):):):)

[Phat Matt]

Glad you're not in danger, or your house either. How much longer til the boats ready? I'm getting excited to see the pics. :D
Next week. :D

[Kilrtoy]

FEEL THE HEAT
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/111Picture036.JPG

[Mrs. Restless22]

We were just on highway 5 in L.A. tonight and the smoke was horrible.
I feel for the people who live around that area, must be hard to breathe

[Essexive G's]

On the news they are calling it "Redlands". lol. I guess that's easier for people to understand.
Smells like a nice bbq. mmmmmmmmmmm
We'll be fine. It's going the other way.
There's two fires burning out your way. The one that started at the chicken ranch and BBQ'd 90,000 chickens is called the redlands fire. The one you're talkin about is above Mentone. Seen it burning for two days now but has stayed really small, almost like a controlled burn?

[Phat Matt]

There's two fires burning out your way. The one that started at the chicken ranch and BBQ'd 90,000 chickens is called the redlands fire. The one you're talkin about is above Mentone. Seen it burning for two days now but has stayed really small, almost like a controlled burn?
I knew I smelt a bbq last night. :)
I know about the Redlands fire. It was the first one on the south side of Redlands by San Timiteo Canyon.
The Mentone/Yucaipa/Thurman Flats fire north of me they were calling the Redlands fire on the news last night. They were on highway 38 which they shut down. I think they said it started somewhere around Bryant and 38.

[al cole'holic]

...well, finally was able to get back to the oriffice this morning without a hitch! What a crazy few days it's been....the fires 2 years ago were at my back yard at home, this time they were close to the shop! Funny, I spent a couple of hours in Ventura Wednesday getting all my licenses and business doc's done for the showroom and on the way home I found out there was fires going on close to the shop...I'm thinking great, I just did all this and the f'n building is gonna go up!! The Cantina across the street almost went up that night around 2 am....had to evac Gramma B a couple of times cause she's in the heart of the Knolls....then it got close to my sis and inlaw who recently finished a home there too....It was damn close up there for sures!

[rivercrazy]

...well, finally was able to get back to the oriffice this morning without a hitch! What a crazy few days it's been....the fires 2 years ago were at my back yard at home, this time they were close to the shop! Funny, I spent a couple of hours in Ventura Wednesday getting all my licenses and business doc's done for the showroom and on the way home I found out there was fires going on close to the shop...I'm thinking great, I just did all this and the f'n building is gonna go up!! The Cantina across the street almost went up that night around 2 am....had to evac Gramma B a couple of times cause she's in the heart of the Knolls....then it got close to my sis and inlaw who recently finished a home there too....It was damn close up there for sures!
I forgot how close you were to fire. So glad to hear they save yours and your family's structures. Big sigh of relief ehh? The hills on the south side of the valley look like the moon.... :( So sad cause they were so great to look at. Oh well - no fires for years now and it will grow back.

[jas0502]

are you referring to the santa susanna cantina? Old friends of mine own it. I havnt been able to contact them.
...well, finally was able to get back to the oriffice this morning without a hitch! What a crazy few days it's been....the fires 2 years ago were at my back yard at home, this time they were close to the shop! Funny, I spent a couple of hours in Ventura Wednesday getting all my licenses and business doc's done for the showroom and on the way home I found out there was fires going on close to the shop...I'm thinking great, I just did all this and the f'n building is gonna go up!! The Cantina across the street almost went up that night around 2 am....had to evac Gramma B a couple of times cause she's in the heart of the Knolls....then it got close to my sis and inlaw who recently finished a home there too....It was damn close up there for sures!