4:00 pm – Hi Kate – just a couple of things from this end to share with folks –
Can we encourage folks to sign up for public safety notifications AlertMontereyCounty – this is the system that people can get emergency notifications via cell phone (like reverse 9-1-1). When the emergency notice went out overnight to folks in the fire area, we noted that only 125 people where signed up for that area, and there are likely more would want it. Here is the link
http://alertmontereycounty.org/
Also – Red Cross and SPCA want to make sure evacuees know that the shelter is up and running at the Grange, folks who evacuated can get meals, services there – pets welcome and will be housed by SPCA on site.
CalFire folks say smoke this afternoon did prevent the air tankers from dropping retardent in the most active areas of the fire but helicopters were still able to do water drops.
Maia Carroll (MoCo Communications)
For spot weather reports on the fire area, see here:
2:00 pm – (Kate) Cal Fire reports 500 acres, 15homes lost. Reader/observer reports it jumped the road on lower Pfeiffer Ridge and is heading west. Cal Fire working on strategy. Both Debbie and I are working on moderating all new comments, but some seem to be speculation about who’s house has burned, and unless confirmed, we are not approving those. Lots to keep up with. Do have photos, and will try to post what I can when I can.
8:30 am – (Kate) I am monitoring the situation, and it is not good. I am having serious Internet difficulties, but will keep trying. Comments by people who have never commented before must be approved, which I am trying to do, and there are a lot of them. Debbie is in the thick of things, so can’t help much. If you have commented before, please keep us all posted, but not at peril to yourself!
I was woken up at 3:00 to news there is a fire on Pfeiffer Ridge. Outside my house I can smell the smoke and see a fire glow. Tried to get ahold of Kate which will be your best resource. Just a heads up for all. Getting ready to head into work to see if they need our heavy equipment. No doubt Teyve is already on it. Prays to our neighbors.
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USFS just requested CACHAGUA FIRE Company 77 as part of an immediate need strike team to the fire...this is a type 3 ST..with other local government agencies on the peninsula also being paged out on this request as part of the IA
Just got back from Pheiffer Ridge Road. This is really devastating. The entire Ridge is either burned or will be soon, from Martha's all the way to Emile's, down to Lower Pfeiffer and encroaching into Front Hill. Supposedly we will see some Air Attack at sunrise. If this doesn't get hit hard and repeatedly, the fire will blow into and over Clear Ridge.
OMG. OMG. So sad. Is everyone safe?
My thoughts and prayers are with you all down there in Big Sur in dealing with the Pfeiffer Ridge fire. Please keep the rest of us not in close proximity posted as we will be concerned for you all.
Fire started around midnight, over 200 acres by some reports, 2 strike teams have responded. Pfeiffer Ridge Clear Ridge, some evacuations.
Trying to find out if my brother Paul is ok or the condition of his house. He is next to Debra Meadows. Anyone with info please post here.
Just hoping we start to hear some planes and helicopters. Any time now would be good :(
I put some pictures up on my Facebook page.
Not good, frightening to read. Solace in the fabulously alert community knowing what to do fast and best. Let us know if help is needed from the outer-landers and what we can do. God bless Big Sur.
I am having trouble with my Internet, probably due to the wind. Debbie is in the thick of things, so will probably have trouble keeping us updated. Jeff, I will go to FB to try ands get the photos. Hoping Internet straightens out, soon.