Richard wrote on Oct 22, 2007 9:07 AM:You have good maps of the 2003 fires why don't you have any maps of this fire?

Geez Rich. wrote on Oct 22, 2007 9:43 AM:This one is still burning. Get a clue dude.

Joe wrote on Oct 22, 2007 9:52 AM:ANY OF CARLSBAD OR ENCINITAS EVACUATING YET????

Babs wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:05 AM:How about an update? What part(s) of Escondido will be evacuated?

Bubba wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:19 AM:" ANY OF CARLSBAD OR ENCINITAS EVACUATING YET???? " I'm in La Costa (92009), lots of smoke and ash but we're sitting tight

Help Please wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:19 AM:How about some resource numbers for our employees????? Quickly....please

Tess wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:19 AM:Please provide status of the San Marco fire. How far from Carlsbad is it? We received a 6:20 AM reverse 911 call to get reatdy but have heard nothing since.

Alf wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:22 AM:Joe, although technically under mandatory evacuation, I haven't heard of anyone being notified near where I live in Encinitas, 1/2 mile east of I-5. Regards, Alf.

Mary Sanderson wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:26 AM:What about San Marcos? Have they been evacuated?

merrywebb wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:37 AM:Apparently, due to past history neighbors in Encinitas (92024) are now evacuating north along the coast to Carlsbad and San Clemente and not waiting for instructions. There is no reason for this fire to stop until Wednesday when a storm comes in from up north so watching that pattern it is too much for ANYONE to try to control.

Chubton wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:39 AM:Perfect example of a lack of dissemination of information during a disaster. And this is the year 2007. Seems more like 1987.

sjd wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:39 AM:sounds like CSUSM dorms/apartments and the area behind it (San Elijo/Discovery Hills) has been evacuated. But south, not north of the 78. Trying to keep it from going into Elfin Forest (south) Still pretty far from Carlsbad.

lauren wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:43 AM:All of Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District is evacuating, that's south of I-78, East of 1-15, North of i-56, all the way out to the I 5. Don't wait until the last minute. At least pack your pictures and videos and get ready to go. Traffic can be unpredictable. We evacuated 2 hours before the mandatory order, and now the fire is right below our house.

Concerned in Oceanside wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:49 AM:Does anyone know if the fire realistically has a chance of making it into northeast Oceanside? I know that anything is possible, but should we be worried over in this area? My thoughts go out to everyone affected by this tragedy.

Yep. wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:54 AM:It's going to the coast. Don't think it can/will be stopped.

Moved from 'Dido wrote on Oct 22, 2007 11:02 AM:Go here for current map http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/10/22/news/top_stories/10_15_2210_22_07.txt

Escondido Girl wrote on Oct 22, 2007 11:16 AM:Has anyone heard anything about The Wild Animal Park are they doing ok out there?

Allison wrote on Oct 22, 2007 11:32 AM:Does anyone know the status of the coat? I know the fire isn't there YET, La Costa, Carlsbad, encinitas? Was ll of San Elijo Hills evacuated? I live in SF and am just concerned about family and friends.

cindy of escondido wrote on Oct 22, 2007 11:46 AM:I live at san pasqual rd and bear valley pkwy. The winds are very high and the smoke is extremely thick. I cannot get any information on the wild animal park fire and its direction. all i hear on the tv news is rancho bernardo. Help with maps and info

Alby1111 wrote on Oct 22, 2007 11:52 AM:Allison--Rancho Santa Fe and Del Mar evacuated. The fire is on Del Dios 1 mile from Rancho. Acording to the CHP website.

Jim wrote on Oct 22, 2007 12:07 PM:We received the reverse 911 call this morning at 4:30 and live in Discovery Hills area in San Marcos near the University. Any word on that area?

camp pen wrote on Oct 22, 2007 12:33 PM:how much of esscondido and fall brook was evacuated and if anyone knows...how close it is to oceanside and should be pack our bags to be ready to leave?

Pat in San Elijo Hills wrote on Oct 22, 2007 12:43 PM:We are at the bottom of San Elijo hills where Melrose meets San Elijo hills road. News is convering NOTHING about the SM fire. We are packed and ready to go but no reverse 911's for us yet. SEH road is blocked going east from melrose.

Stocktom wrote on Oct 22, 2007 12:43 PM:I do business with a company in Carlsbad near Palomar Airport and they notified me as of 11:30 a.m. that they were being evacuated.

Philip wrote on Oct 22, 2007 12:49 PM:Is Valley Center in the clear? I just moved to Albuquerque and am very nervous for all of my San Diego brothers and sisters. Please be safe everyone.

Connor wrote on Oct 22, 2007 1:09 PM:Valley Center is now being evacuated, the evacuation center is Valley Center High School. Wild Animal park has been cleared out including all the animals.

Jim wrote on Oct 22, 2007 1:11 PM:To Albuquerque Parts of Valley Center are now in manditory evacuation and should go to Valley Center High School. Have them listen to 760 KFMB AM for up to dates!

marilyn wrote on Oct 22, 2007 1:17 PM:any fire in Olivenhain/ Elfin Forrest as of 1pm?

Laurette wrote on Oct 22, 2007 1:30 PM:We are just South of La Costa and E of the I-5. Lots of smoke in the air and we can't see the Freeway from where we live as we normaly can. I have to give Kudos to our County Supervisor and the Mayor of San Diego. They acted as our public officials should and projected a calm sense of understanding of what we are all going through and kept us advised of the current situations as they arose and the areas affected.

Simran S. wrote on Oct 22, 2007 2:11 PM:911 system just evacuated Carlsbad Area west of 5 freeway.

jennifer wrote on Oct 22, 2007 2:17 PM:Simran S., are you sure about that? I'm in Carlsbad/La Costa east of I-5 (much closer to the fire) and we have not yet received mandatory orders. I work in Carlsbad Village, and they have heard nothing of this.

Please explain wrote on Oct 22, 2007 2:17 PM:Simran S? West of the 5 freeway? Could you elaborate more? Please....

Mike wrote on Oct 22, 2007 2:19 PM:Most people should at least gather some clothes and belongings together for a just in case. The fire could spread very quickly and you don't wanna be unprepared for when it does. Don't panic, but be conscious about it.

Chris wrote on Oct 22, 2007 2:20 PM:Used to live in Escondido and my heart is still there with the "Friends". I wonder where they took the animals (from the Wild Animal Park) to? And could they have actually gotten ALL of them out? Amazing! I sure hope these winds die down! What a horrible lose for everyone involved. To all who are anywhere near any path of destruction. Please be safe rather than sorry. Staying too long at a residence could be fatal and there would be nothing you could do to prevent the flames from burning the house anyways. So if it looks close, please leave the area!

Amy wrote on Oct 22, 2007 2:32 PM:Yes it would be nice if there was one website that had all the updated information: such as where the fires are exactally and where they are expected to go. I know there are fires in san marcos and fallbrook but have not heard much about them. I'm in Oceanside and wondering if I should be worried!!! Someone said carlsbad was evacuated but I've seen no confirmation of this. would be nice if there was a site to go to or something that's all... Be safe and if anyone knows of a good updated site besides this one or sign on san diego let us know...

Connor wrote on Oct 22, 2007 2:39 PM:Chris- I don't know where they took all the animals, a story I read said the endangered ones were taken to some specialized animal hospitals in the area. I have no idea what that means

Greg in Valley Center wrote on Oct 22, 2007 2:55 PM:What part of Valley Center? I am here at the Woods Valley Development (golf course community)with no evacuation orders (yet)?

Connor wrote on Oct 22, 2007 2:58 PM:Greg - The area around the 78 and Bear Valley is under evacuation, they have been told to go to Valley Center High School

ellen wrote on Oct 22, 2007 3:21 PM:Any Word on Homes Below Wild Animal Park off San PaSQUAL rD

Jennifer wrote on Oct 22, 2007 3:53 PM:Is it moving toward Escondido?

gina wrote on Oct 22, 2007 3:55 PM:"Any word on the Fallbrok Fire"? Is the 15 via rainbow area still closed?

Raphael wrote on Oct 22, 2007 4:23 PM:How is Escondido Looking????, my cousins left for LA in the morning but are stuck on the road so I wanna give them an update

Bob wrote on Oct 22, 2007 4:30 PM:This wssite seems to have the most accurate coverage and updates regarding evacuations and road closures

Diane wrote on Oct 22, 2007 4:31 PM:Does anyone know the status of the West Valley Parkway in Escondido, specifically in the area of Citracado Ave.

Oceanside wrote on Oct 22, 2007 4:39 PM:If the Fallbrook fire gets to the San Luis Rey River all that vegetation will bring the fire right up the river to the ocean and homes along side may be in danger. I am preparing.

Brucej wrote on Oct 22, 2007 5:00 PM:My Mother lives in Poway near Rancho Bernardo and was evacuated this morning. Any idea of where the shelters are or how to contact the shelters?

vim wrote on Oct 22, 2007 5:40 PM:i live close to the ranch bernardo freeWAY NEXT TO THE NORTH COUNTY BY THE MALL AND I WAS WONDERING IF ha sthe house in fELICITA HAVE ALEADYLEFT THERE HOMES and any damages left

DarleneS wrote on Oct 22, 2007 6:40 PM:BruceJ - best info I've found for Poway is http://www.ci.poway.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=867 They have a list for where shelters are for this area.

sheryl wrote on Oct 22, 2007 6:50 PM:Where can I get current status on the fire in Fallbrook? Your last piece refered to the over night fight but no on going current status. Is there a web site with regularly updated status?

Jennie wrote on Oct 22, 2007 7:15 PM:My son and new daughter-in-law live in Temecula...any news on that area PLEASE. I am in Wyoming and can't get thru to any of their contacts. Thank you.

Carrie wrote on Oct 22, 2007 7:17 PM:This website is very helpful for the latest evacuations and updates. http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dmpr/emer/index.html

Norma wrote on Oct 22, 2007 7:36 PM:My coworker was trying to get to his home in temecula and they would not let him go through, so for now i havent heard that anything has happened there.

Stacey wrote on Oct 22, 2007 7:53 PM:Dear Jennie - I live in Temecula....all of Temecula is fine right now - nothing too close.

david wrote on Oct 22, 2007 7:56 PM:http://www.sdcountyemergency.com/newsreleases/102207_1630_allfires.pdf

Kara wrote on Oct 22, 2007 8:12 PM:It would be nice if the news talked about the san marcos fire more...I live in North Carlsbad but I feel like Im Slowly getting blocked in from fallbrook on top and south carlsbad on the bottom...I have my stuff packed just in case, I have a feeling Im gonna get a call in the early AM Anyone with any work around me?

Rosemary wrote on Oct 22, 2007 8:13 PM:We heard there was a fire in Olivehain. Can anyone confirm that and if so, where it was. We live close to the intersection of Olivenhain Rd. and Rancho Santa Fe. We left about 9:30 this morning when the smoke started coming directly over the house and dropping ashes. We received a reverse 911 around 11 for a mandatory evac. Another around 3PM for a voluntary evac for the Carlsbad area south of Palomar Airport Rd. We came north to Dana Point and scarfed up the last room at the hotel. Any info on our area (Olivenhain and Rancho Santa Fe) would put our minds at ease for the night.

Kara wrote on Oct 22, 2007 8:15 PM:I meant word

Buck wrote on Oct 22, 2007 8:31 PM:Rosemary, I am near RSF Rd and La Costa ave. Just drove around to look a bit, there is a ridge of fire on the hill in the area behind the neighborhood located around LC Canyon HS. Hard to tell distance, but it looks to be within a mile or two of the HS. This might be the Olivenhain fire you are mentioning and are the only flames I have seen all day.

Rosemary wrote on Oct 22, 2007 8:38 PM:Buck, thanks so much for the response. Sounds like we might be ok at our house. Hopefully good news still in the AM. Stay safe.

Brittany wrote on Oct 22, 2007 8:45 PM:I have friends in Vista and cant get in touch with any of them on phone or pc. Does anyone know if the power is out there?

JOE wrote on Oct 22, 2007 8:46 PM:I have a home in San Marcos on La Moree Does anyone have any info????

Evan wrote on Oct 22, 2007 8:48 PM:Does anyone know how close the fire is to Village Park (Park Dale Lane area)? worried about my family

Enc resident wrote on Oct 22, 2007 9:11 PM:I'm on Chapalita on the south side of Encinitas Blvd. east of El Camino Real and while the smoke and ash have been very thick all day, I haven't heard a single siren or seen a police car or fire engine. And tonight, the sky is clearer and calmer than it has been all day. Hopefully all good signs. So I'd say Village Park is doing fine.

Enc resident wrote on Oct 22, 2007 9:13 PM:To Evan: I'm on Chapalita on the south side of Encinitas Blvd. east of El Camino Real and while the smoke and ash have been very thick all day, I haven't heard a single siren or seen a police car or fire engine. And tonight, the sky is clearer and calmer than it has been all day. Hopefully all good signs. So I'd say Village Park is doing fine.

Leucadia wrote on Oct 22, 2007 9:21 PM:I don't have a landline at home, just a cell phone so no reverse call will reach me. Someone in my apartment building said if it is time to evacuate they come through with a bull horn. Is this true?

Ed wrote on Oct 22, 2007 9:33 PM:we are on the crossing of Mountain Vista and El Camino Real. Does anybody know about evacuations in this area?

Teri wrote on Oct 22, 2007 9:49 PM:I'm in Vista just north of Palomar Airport Road. Just south of Palomar Airport Road on Melrose, they received voluntary evac notices, but we haven't. News is really showing good maps. San Marcos is okay still.

Greg wrote on Oct 22, 2007 9:51 PM:Very frustrating trying to get up to date maps on the internet of where the Ranch Santa Fe/Olivenhain fire is burning right now. The TV news is not very specific. I am in Villanitas near El Camino Real and Encinitas Blvd. I would say that 75% of the neighborhood has evacuated but I drove east bound down Encinitas Blvd to Manchester and then over to El Camino Real and back about an hour ago and could see no flames or fire engine activity.

Carol wrote on Oct 22, 2007 9:55 PM:We haven't heard anything about the Oceanside area all day....I too only have a cell phone and will not get a reverse 911 call. I am in a single home west of Hwy 5 and near Hwy 101, in south Oceanside. Who or where should I call? No smoke or fire visible here....

Jon wrote on Oct 22, 2007 9:56 PM:If someone tells you too leave, then leave. Don't wait until it is too late. Also, does anybody have any news on northern Rancho Santa Fe/Olievenhain. I have heard a lot of rumors of fires but can anyone confirm these?

Bruce wrote on Oct 22, 2007 9:57 PM:Returned to San Elijo Hills after evacuation was lifted but now see flames about 4 to 5 miles SW of Questhaven Rd on a ridgeline. The news says nothing...does anyone have any information on this?

ash wrote on Oct 22, 2007 9:58 PM:village park / park dale lane is doing fine, but lot of smoke and ash

Eastlake Resident wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:00 PM:In need of Caregivers, CNA's, LVN's, RN's in the DELMAR Fairgrounds area. PLS call HealthSource (619)299-5516. You will be paid.

MCAS Miramar wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:01 PM:Does anyone have information on the possibility of Housing on MCAS Miramar being evacuated? I heard the fires are right down the road on Pomarado...anyone know anymore?

Susan wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:14 PM:Any news Carmel Valley ; Carmel Creek/Country?

Escondido wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:17 PM:I am in Escondido, on E. Grand Ave and Ash, right by E. Valley Park Way. Does anyone know if we are in danager? The news isnt helping me much with up to date info on where the fire is. Does anyone have any info?

Ranch wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:30 PM:really am nervous about the fire; already evacuated. I need to know about North Rancho Santa Fe/ Olievenhain. Please need info!

Lauren wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:31 PM:Jon, I am in SF, CA right now and am told by my parents who live on Copper Crest off of Lone Jack that as of 9:30 pm (according to the Encinitas Fire Dept., that Olivenhain is still safe. I can't give you much more of an update... Have you heard anything?

Jon wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:46 PM:Lauren, not really, I can't get to a t.v. that shows the San Diego news....on my t.v. it only shows the fire in Malabu. But I think that the winds are dying out by SF. The winds are only at 10 miles per hour. In the other counties they are much higher so I hope that will give the fire fighters an advantage. If you got any more info... pleasse contact back

Louise wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:48 PM:anyone know if flames have reached the Village in Rancho Santa Fe or near Morgan Run golf course?

alishia wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:54 PM:As of 8:30 there was a manda tory evacuation of Olivenhain.

Lauren wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:57 PM:Louise, Unfortunately they have. That was about an hour and a half ago too. I have even listened to friends telling me that as they were leaving (last minute), the whole place was up in flames!

Lauren wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:58 PM:Alisha, My home is in Olivenhain. Do you know anything as to the fire being anywhere in the town? I live off of Copper Crest on Lone Jack...

Lauren wrote on Oct 22, 2007 11:01 PM:Actual News Update: Still two hours behind though... =( 0-22-07, 8:36 p.m. WITCH FIRE: The latest update from CALFIRE reports the fire is now 145,000 acres and zero percent contained. The cause is under investigation. * 600 structures have been destroyed (500 residences, 50 outbuildings, 100 commercial properties) * 300 structures have been damaged (250 residences, 75 commercial properties and 50 outbuildings) * Seven injuries to firefighters; one civilian injury The fire is threatening the communities of San Diego , Poway, Ramona, Escondido , Lakeside, Valley Center , San Marcos , Rancho Santa Fe. Currently, about 625 firefighters are battling the blaze using 89 engines, nine fire crews, ten dozers and two water tenders.

Fred wrote on Oct 22, 2007 11:01 PM:La Costa and Rancho Santa Fe, near Stagecoach Park and La Costa Canyon High School. There was a lot of smoke earlier today; still smells like smoke, but the sky is clear and no evidence of fire on nearby hills. Took a drive around the neighborhood just now (11P) and most people are still around; the wind has settled down. Still not sure where they mean when they say "Olivenhain". Wish there were a LOT better maps of the fire front, on the web and on TV, rather than pictures of fires and burned out houses in unidentified areas.

Lauren wrote on Oct 22, 2007 11:07 PM:Fred, Olivenhain is a community in Encinitas that boarders Rancho Santa Fe/Del Dios and El Camino Del Norte. Rancho Santa Fe Rd and the streets adjacent to it (i.e. Lone jack, 13th street, El Camino Del Norte, etc.) Do you know if that was ever under fire! I am desperate! If you are in the area please tell me more.

Elena wrote on Oct 22, 2007 11:15 PM:I live in Encinitas west of el camino real near SDA, does anyone know if that part has a possibility of getting evacuated? and do they call your home?

Tina wrote on Oct 22, 2007 11:15 PM:I live out of state and cant get in touch with family in Vista. Can anyone tell me about that area?

ALW wrote on Oct 22, 2007 11:18 PM:They're saying on the news that there's a mandatory evacuation of Olivenhain. There are flames on a ridge that may come into Olivenhain. I'm in La Costa - can't see anything from my house (Melrose & Alga).

Miranda wrote on Oct 22, 2007 11:22 PM:i'm pretty sure vista is okay...no evacuations or fires reported in the area. i am curious about the western leucadia area. does anyone know anything?

Leslie wrote on Oct 22, 2007 11:29 PM:We are on vacation and live in the Del Mar area near Flower Hill Mall area can anyone give us an update of conditions in that area

Bruce wrote on Oct 22, 2007 11:32 PM:ALW, I saw those flames on a ridge at 9 PM from my house on Questhaven and Summer Moon Road (San Elijo Hills). I have monitored these flames every 30 minutes from my house. At 10 PM I could no longer see the flames but could see an orange aura in the distance along with fire engine lights. At 11 PM I could see nothing. Either the fire is out or it has moved southwest out of my line of sight.

Jessica wrote on Oct 22, 2007 11:33 PM:From the Rancho Santa Fe Fire website at of 9:50 tonight: Rancho Santa Fe is currently fighting two flanks of the fire. One is burning in the El Camino del Norte/Aliso Canyon area. They are trying to prevent it from entering the Escondido Creek area, which could enable the fire to burn into Encinitas and Olivenhain. The second is burning into the Fairbanks Ranch area. This flank has calmed down and mop up operations are underway. So far the fire has burned approximately 4,400 acres in the Rancho Santa Fe District. There are a reported 9 structures destroyed, but that number has not yet been confirmed. We hope to have more specific numbers and locations tomorrow after we are able to do a damage assessment.

Lonnie in Leucadia wrote on Oct 22, 2007 11:34 PM:Re: The Olivenhain evacuation. That call went out early today--we have a friend that got the reverse 911 call around noon--she went up to a friend's in Carlsbad. She lives right behind OPE school--just about the western and norther border of the area that notice mentioned. So I think that's old news. Turn on Ch 10 (if you're in SD county) and watch Loren Nancarrow's reports from RSF/Olivenhain border as to where the fire is and is going. So far, Olivenhain is OK...I think.

Jessica wrote on Oct 22, 2007 11:34 PM:Leslie, we are just a mile west of Flower Hill and things are pretty calm but smoky. But that area is under evacuation since you are east of the freeway.

Joshua wrote on Oct 22, 2007 11:39 PM:Our home is across from the polo fields next to the candle factory, does anyone have any news on that area?

Ann wrote on Oct 22, 2007 11:42 PM:my family just recieved a reverse 911 call. They are in Bonita, about 1/2 mile or less- east of the end of proctor valley rd where it meets east san miguel rd...near sunnyside elementary school

Sherry wrote on Oct 22, 2007 11:44 PM:My brother lives in an assisted living home called "Mountain Shadows" on El Norte in Escondido. Does anyone know if this has been evacuated and if so, where they were evacuated to?

Lisa wrote on Oct 22, 2007 11:48 PM:Has Encinitas been evacuated??

david wrote on Oct 22, 2007 11:49 PM:what about encinitas and leucadia along the coast? the news is so spotty...