Latest official update from the http://www.sdcountyemergency.com/ on the Witch fire: (in case you can’t get it direct due to their server issues)
10-22-07, 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 injuryThe 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.
Hi Michael – the map you can access through the weblink you provided also has some interesting info – also found some on Google Earth by searching for Witch Creek Fire which apparently is a sub-search to
“San Diego County (Fires October 2007)” Thanks for keeping us all informed – cannot believe how pitiful the news coverage has been of the problems in SD County.
Love, Mom
Hi Michael,
Thanks for this blog. Very impressive and informative. Thank you for talking to Jordan yesterday. That really made her feel better. It is comforting for me to know she has ya’ll while I am here in Houston. I return Saturday. Hugs to all!
Much love,
M