BSVFD called out to a spot fire in Partington Canyon. It is being extinguished, 100 by 100 spot, probable illegal camp fire, possible suspect on foot southbound near JP burns walking in Black clothing. Be on the look out and report to MCSO.
It is very windy up here, not sure about in Partington Canyon. Rain expected Thursday night (Thursday afternoon for the Sonoma Fires) and it can’t get here too soon – about 1/10 – 1/4 of an inch. Probably more up here in the higher elevations
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I do not understand WHY in the hell there are NO signs anywhere on Hwy 1 saying no fires out of authorized areas ???
I think a digital sign on both north and south entry to Big Sur coast is in order. Who is running things ???
959am. No column visible, only drift smoke. Almost zero wind.
This is the second vegetation fire south of bridge since it opened three days ago. I sound like a broken record but we need night patrols during the busy and fire prone months! As inconvenient it was to lose the bridge it helped keep us safe from all the idiots!!!
I agree with Marcus, more patrols would save millions of dollars in the long run. We were very lucky that the last three vegetation fires didn't get away and run.
On Saturday night there were TWO illegal campfires on the south coast!! One on Naci and one at Mill Creek picnic area! Oh so glad the bridge opened >:(
And on Friday night someone staying at gorda tossed their cigarette out the window that started a grass fire! Intelligence abounds!
On Sunday CHP told me the humidity level is down to 14-16%!!
Not happy to hear that. Heard about all the campers though. The rain can’t get here soon enough!
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Kate,
Yet, another Monday morning power outage after 10AM in Upper Robles at Carmel Valley lasted 90+ minutes - back up & running - no reason given by PGE on cause. No local media knows these things happen here! - Another fist clinching frustrating moment...
Kate,
KSBW weather forecast has your predictions on our area rain chance as very accurate.
Aggravated to read all the trouble the bridge opening has coincidentally charged up fire flurry frustrations.
I hope it's true and I'm not spreading rumors:
Someone from one of our local agencies just let me know that they spotted him, pointed him out to our Deputy Sheriff and he's been arrested.
I hope it is true as well. Otherwise, keep your eyes peeled for him. On foot, wearing black clothing headed south.
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Tony, I just heard from a Cal Trans worker who spotted the guy in the area of the fire (although no smoke yet) and then stopped on his way south and gave out his description to the ranger on the fire. He also spotted him further down the road and got a photo. Then he spotted him talking to the sheriff, and then the next time, both were gone. (He was making runs between Cal Trans yard north and dumping south.) So it looks very possible that he has been escorted out of the area at the very least. He may have had warrants and was arrested on those. Jesse will know.
Kate,
Portugal & Spain fires teaing up its country sides once again, 39 residents dead.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/16/europe/portugal-spain-wildfires/index.html