I know this area -- sparsely populated, high desert climate, marijuana and meth labs rumored in the area. No surprise there is a fire, Santa Ana winds, dry, high heat -- very, very typical for this area during this time of year..
*see link to Cal Fire Incident
Thank you for your input. While I'd like to believe that every fire was natural, perhaps avoidable by better forestry management, my skeptical mind goes to suspicion of arson, especially in light of all that's going on in the world. I'm sure the Santa Anas would fan the spread, yes, but what sparked the fire in the first place? Here's one comment from the post title article link (which I haven't attempted to verify so it's hearsay at this point) ...
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"... P philip1234 Average White Banned
5 hours ago
I lived in Aguanga for 10 years. Massive fires.
One started by an arsonist burned 25K acres, cut off power for 10 days, destroyed the main road into Idylwild for six months. He got one year.
One started by an illegal pot farm run by a cartel. No one punished.
One started by an illegal pot farm. Came within 100 feet of my house. Local water truck saved my house, along with airdrops. No one punished.
Many others. ...."
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You mentioned a link you wanted to share? Were you referring to the one in your comment (and thank you for that) or a secondary one?
I lived in California for several years, BTW, love the state, love the people, despise the politicians who are attempting to deliberately destroy it.
I was not contradicting you at all and I apologize if my comment came off that way.
While there have been questionable fires in the area for years, (I lost my own home due to one in 2007), I also know these fires have been going on during Santa Ana conditions since the 1960's. Arson? perhaps...sad to know that someone would deliberately start a fire.
The link is in my comments--cal fire incidents report on the fire .
You're very gracious, friend, but, no, I didn't think you were contradicting me at all, merely sharing your experience/expertise. I was simply elaborating on where my mindset on the topic is coming from.
And, frankly, even if you do contradict me in the future, that's fine, too. We're here to learn from each other and educate ourselves and others. Most anons are pretty decent about disagreements, but every now and then emotions flare and caustic words fly. All good, builds character and those we're up against on the beast side are generally not nice beings so having battle-hardened armor, so to speak, is actually helpful.
I'm very sorry to hear about your prior home loss. While I've never had to endure a loss like that, I do know what it's like to leave my home with a carful and wonder if it will be there when I'm able to return after Mother Nature rips on through the area. I hope you never have to go through that again.
Thank you, friend :). The losses (and I think we all have a list of losses) have only made me kinder and hopefully more able to relate to people around me.
My faith keeps me both grounded and focused on God and people.
Highland Fire in Aguangua, CA above Temecula. https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2023/10/30/highland-fire
I know this area -- sparsely populated, high desert climate, marijuana and meth labs rumored in the area. No surprise there is a fire, Santa Ana winds, dry, high heat -- very, very typical for this area during this time of year.. *see link to Cal Fire Incident
Thank you for your input. While I'd like to believe that every fire was natural, perhaps avoidable by better forestry management, my skeptical mind goes to suspicion of arson, especially in light of all that's going on in the world. I'm sure the Santa Anas would fan the spread, yes, but what sparked the fire in the first place? Here's one comment from the post title article link (which I haven't attempted to verify so it's hearsay at this point) ...
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"... P philip1234 Average White Banned 5 hours ago
I lived in Aguanga for 10 years. Massive fires.
One started by an arsonist burned 25K acres, cut off power for 10 days, destroyed the main road into Idylwild for six months. He got one year.
One started by an illegal pot farm run by a cartel. No one punished.
One started by an illegal pot farm. Came within 100 feet of my house. Local water truck saved my house, along with airdrops. No one punished.
Many others. ...."
.
You mentioned a link you wanted to share? Were you referring to the one in your comment (and thank you for that) or a secondary one?
I lived in California for several years, BTW, love the state, love the people, despise the politicians who are attempting to deliberately destroy it.
I was not contradicting you at all and I apologize if my comment came off that way.
While there have been questionable fires in the area for years, (I lost my own home due to one in 2007), I also know these fires have been going on during Santa Ana conditions since the 1960's. Arson? perhaps...sad to know that someone would deliberately start a fire.
The link is in my comments--cal fire incidents report on the fire .
Thanks for allowing me to clarify
You're very gracious, friend, but, no, I didn't think you were contradicting me at all, merely sharing your experience/expertise. I was simply elaborating on where my mindset on the topic is coming from.
And, frankly, even if you do contradict me in the future, that's fine, too. We're here to learn from each other and educate ourselves and others. Most anons are pretty decent about disagreements, but every now and then emotions flare and caustic words fly. All good, builds character and those we're up against on the beast side are generally not nice beings so having battle-hardened armor, so to speak, is actually helpful.
I'm very sorry to hear about your prior home loss. While I've never had to endure a loss like that, I do know what it's like to leave my home with a carful and wonder if it will be there when I'm able to return after Mother Nature rips on through the area. I hope you never have to go through that again.
Thank you, friend :). The losses (and I think we all have a list of losses) have only made me kinder and hopefully more able to relate to people around me. My faith keeps me both grounded and focused on God and people.