WELCOME TO RIVER DAVES PLACE

...Sylmar Is Burning...

Willie B

aberrant member
Joined
Sep 7, 2008
Messages
8,540
Reaction score
9,423
...The fire has jumped the 210 and the 5...and is moving west???...
 

RitcheyRch

Currently Boat-Less
Joined
Sep 20, 2007
Messages
65,141
Reaction score
82,834
Just saw posted that all the freeways and roads leaving Santa Clarita are closed
 

TITTIES AND BEER

Honorary RDP Inmate #160 Emeritus - R.I.P. Mark 😢
Joined
Sep 28, 2007
Messages
13,705
Reaction score
13,731
Dam I didn’t think there was anything left to burn in California
 

OldSchoolBoats

No Bad Days
Joined
May 8, 2014
Messages
16,471
Reaction score
24,190
Guess if you live in the SCV and work out of town, it's a 3 day weekend for you.

Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
 

4Waters

Well-Known Member
Joined
Aug 28, 2016
Messages
30,213
Reaction score
75,046
Just reading some notes on this fire and they are expecting this to burn into Ventura Co. the hills to the north of Simi haven't burned since 2003. They are also talking about closing the 118 in both directions.
 

RitcheyRch

Currently Boat-Less
Joined
Sep 20, 2007
Messages
65,141
Reaction score
82,834
I saw the news reports from last night and made the decision to work from home today. Might have got out of town this morning but no guarantee on getting back home.

Guess if you live in the SCV and work out of town, it's a 3 day weekend for you.

Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
 

coolchange

Lower level functionary
Joined
Jan 1, 2008
Messages
9,842
Reaction score
14,128
Get a call last night about 10:30.
Kids car died . Alternator, and it went until the battery couldn't carry it anymore.
Right to the 5 and 210 interchange where the truck lanes merge southbound. I grab a battery and head up. Pull into that dirt area where the truck by pass comes back to the 5.
Spot him, swap out the battery, in the middle of the wind, smoke, and fire storm. Fires up and gets him home.
Im hitting the shower now, I smell like a camp fire.
Good times .
 

Mikes56

Well-Known Member
Joined
May 11, 2019
Messages
1,224
Reaction score
2,130
Anyone know if the freeways are still closed? I've gotta go to work on the 14 to 405 to 118W.
 

Big B Hova

HOSS
Joined
Nov 7, 2014
Messages
5,359
Reaction score
11,245
I saw it start last night. Powerlines were Arcing like a Mofo. News said its about to jump to other side of 118 in Porter ranch. Good thing they shut off all the power to prevent this. Read that the calamesa fire was started by a trash truck that caught fire, and the dude dumped his load to save the truck.
 

RodnJen

Well-Known Member
Joined
Dec 19, 2007
Messages
10,643
Reaction score
6,044
This looks really bad. I hope everyone that has been evacuated gets out.
 

MSum661

Well-Known Member
Joined
Sep 20, 2014
Messages
4,524
Reaction score
6,828
Anyone know if the freeways are still closed? I've gotta go to work on the 14 to 405 to 118W.
  • 210 Freeway in both directions between the 118 and 5 Freeways
  • 5 Freeway at the Newhall Pass
  • Numerous surface streets in Sylmar, Granada Hills and Porter Ranch.
  • Authorities warn of major delays for morning commute.
 

Mikes56

Well-Known Member
Joined
May 11, 2019
Messages
1,224
Reaction score
2,130
  • 210 Freeway in both directions between the 118 and 5 Freeways
  • 5 Freeway at the Newhall Pass
  • Numerous surface streets in Sylmar, Granada Hills and Porter Ranch.
  • Authorities warn of major delays for morning commute.
Well shit. Thanks for the info.
 

TPC

Wrenching Dad
Joined
Sep 20, 2007
Messages
30,431
Reaction score
22,515
Wife texted asking if the 118 is clear she’s heading home from work now.
Seems the fire is North of Rinaldi at this moment.
 

RitcheyRch

Currently Boat-Less
Joined
Sep 20, 2007
Messages
65,141
Reaction score
82,834
Still closed and the news now reporting the 118 is also now closed from Balboa to Desoto


Anyone know if the freeways are still closed? I've gotta go to work on the 14 to 405 to 118W.
 
  • Like
Reactions: TPC

4Waters

Well-Known Member
Joined
Aug 28, 2016
Messages
30,213
Reaction score
75,046
Wife texted asking if the 118 is clear she’s heading home from work now.
Seems the fire is North of Rinaldi at this moment.
Have her take the 101, it won't close, well not yet.
 
  • Like
Reactions: TPC

4Waters

Well-Known Member
Joined
Aug 28, 2016
Messages
30,213
Reaction score
75,046
I just got to my yard in Canoga Park and the 118 was slow, so much smoke I can barely see the other side of the yard. We are working below the Hollywood sign today, the drive home is going to suck today with the 118 being closed.
 

redone76

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 18, 2013
Messages
2,962
Reaction score
4,025
Stuck on the 210 west at the 118. Tried to get off at Osborn and they reroute back into the 210. Foothill is closed. I can damn near see my shop but can’t get to it!
 

OldSchoolBoats

No Bad Days
Joined
May 8, 2014
Messages
16,471
Reaction score
24,190
My aunt and uncle were evacuated from their house in Porter Ranch early this morning. Their place is literally at the base of the mountain, a block off of Sesnon Blvd.

Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
 

redone76

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 18, 2013
Messages
2,962
Reaction score
4,025
7FE351BF-FB76-483B-89BB-2ACB8746B2EC.jpeg
7D241696-DC6A-4F39-852E-727753F80923.jpeg
Pushed everyone to the 118 west. We got off at Glen Oaks.
 

was thatguy

living in a cage of fear
Joined
Apr 28, 2008
Messages
51,526
Reaction score
95,356
You peeps stay safe, it ain’t worth risking.
 

hallett21

Well-Known Member
Joined
Nov 9, 2010
Messages
16,853
Reaction score
20,152
In a warehouse in chatsworth and smoke is terrible.

If you’re in this fires path at all now would be the time to make sure cars and trucks are fueled and ready.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 

Runs2rch

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jun 10, 2013
Messages
9,455
Reaction score
9,445
In a warehouse in chatsworth and smoke is terrible.

If you’re in this fires path at all now would be the time to make sure cars and trucks are fueled and ready.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
About to go get fuel. We are VC and Devonshire.
 

coolchange

Lower level functionary
Joined
Jan 1, 2008
Messages
9,842
Reaction score
14,128
210 in lvt is an off ramp parking lot. Trucks camping on shoulders around 5, 118, 210. Surface streets suck ass.
Get on the fwy on ramp. Guy pulling an enclosed trailer in front of me.
Slam!
Nice Camaro dude. Lic plate "ON3BYE"
Probably didn't hurt anything.
The eye of the shit storm.
 

Dan Lorenze

Well-Known Member
Joined
Oct 3, 2007
Messages
10,536
Reaction score
12,598
Get a call last night about 10:30.
Kids car died . Alternator, and it went until the battery couldn't carry it anymore.
Right to the 5 and 210 interchange where the truck lanes merge southbound. I grab a battery and head up. Pull into that dirt area where the truck by pass comes back to the 5.
Spot him, swap out the battery, in the middle of the wind, smoke, and fire storm. Fires up and gets him home.
Im hitting the shower now, I smell like a camp fire.
Good times .

Good Dad!
 

Runs2rch

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jun 10, 2013
Messages
9,455
Reaction score
9,445
118 Closed at Kuehner both ways I just heard.
 
  • Like
Reactions: TPC

TPC

Wrenching Dad
Joined
Sep 20, 2007
Messages
30,431
Reaction score
22,515
TV News has defaulted to the usual introductions of officials and politicians.
 

4Waters

Well-Known Member
Joined
Aug 28, 2016
Messages
30,213
Reaction score
75,046
Before and after of a friends backyard in Porter Ranch, they were set to move back into their house this weekend after a broken water pipe flooded the house, they have been in a hotel for 9 months while repairs were being made.

IMG3048799247050144349_401079693232261.jpg

IMG110999309956213902_401140747007394.jpg
 

brgrcru

Well-Known Member
Joined
Sep 5, 2010
Messages
6,119
Reaction score
11,709
As long as it stays west, we are all good. We are about 6 miles east of it.
We were watching a great rally. When the daughter calls, says " there is a fire in the mountains again. "
I'm like shit 2 years ago we , had the same happen in December. where wife and daughter evacuated , and couldn't get Back home for 3 days.

Our nieghbor hood lost dozens of horses. And homes .
 

River Runnin

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jun 17, 2008
Messages
5,513
Reaction score
8,021
Knowing a few that left CA. on the last fire caused by the Electric Co...... I bet there be quite a few collecting insurance that will be on that Exodus wagon!
 

RitcheyRch

Currently Boat-Less
Joined
Sep 20, 2007
Messages
65,141
Reaction score
82,834
With most of the people living in these areas without power they are not hearing the latest weather and evacuation reports.
 

spectra3279

Vaginamoney broke
Joined
May 17, 2011
Messages
16,572
Reaction score
17,269
I want to run down there and introduce myself.
Should I wear my Yellow Disneyland FD Jacket the kids bought me 10 years ago?
Go down with a leash and halter. It's just a dog and pony show

Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
 
Top