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Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Jul 28, 2015 - 10:04am PT
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Hoping for the best TJI!!
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Jul 28, 2015 - 11:20am PT
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Scary stuff, Justin. Best thoughts and prayers go out to you, Jeremy, and all my other North Fork and Bass Lake friends (I'd add Central Camp, even though I don't think I know anyone who lives there).
John
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susu
Trad climber
East Bay, CA
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Jul 28, 2015 - 01:20pm PT
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Copy that. What a sinking feeling - sure hope this gets under control fast but fear it'll be a while.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jul 28, 2015 - 08:08pm PT
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hey there say, ... i'll chip in too, justin... hope you will be okay, through this... prayers for all, for safety...
always awful sad news, as to these fires... :(
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rincon
climber
Coarsegold
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Jul 28, 2015 - 09:20pm PT
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Good luck Justin! If you get evacuated you can come here. We have lots of room and you'd be more than welcome...or just stop by for a beer anytime!
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Climberdude
Trad climber
Clovis, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 28, 2015 - 09:25pm PT
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Justin, I am really hoping the best for you and your family.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Jul 29, 2015 - 06:37am PT
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Good luck, good people of North Fork and Bass Lake, I pray for a good outcome.
please rain.
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this just in
climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
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Jul 29, 2015 - 09:07am PT
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Big thanks to everyone for the thoughts.
I'm sure we will be fine, we have friends in Oakhurst that got evacuated three times last year and had a house to come home to each time. Guess each time they packed less and less, haha.
Thanks Rob for the housing option and the beers. We should get together for dinner and brews at Southgate soon.I'll save your number, that is 559 area code?
Here's a couple IR images from http://ftp.nifc.gov/incident_specific_data/calif_s/2015_Incidents/
Great site for info on about any fire.
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Ken M
Mountain climber
Los Angeles, Ca
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Jul 29, 2015 - 12:04pm PT
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I've been involved in a number of chainsaw training classes just to the west of this location. It's used by the Forest Service, because of the large number of dead trees upon which to cut. A lot of dry brush, as well.
I'd be scared to death of a fire in this terrain, there is so much fuel.
I think the weather is going to have a big impact on what happens in the next few days. I suppose the good news is that there is a lot of road access in the area, the lake is there to dip into, and there are a number of pre-existing firebreaks.
Best wishes for good outcomes for residents!
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two-shoes
Trad climber
Auberry, CA
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Jul 29, 2015 - 04:29pm PT
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Things may be turning for the worse over there today. I hope they will be able to keep it under control, with the winds permitting.
http://sierranewsonline.com/pre-evacuation-advisory-for-cascadel-woods/
From: Sarah Rah rah.sarah72@gmail.com [NFStudio]
UPDATE from Sarah Rah - NF Informal Emergency Group (559-706-9310)
This afternoon Incident Command is issuing pre-evacuation orders to Cascadel and surrounding neighborhoods. Help spread the word. Full evacuation could be called this afternoon or evening, so people have to get prepared.
From SE corner of south perimeter, fire ran half-mile overnight on the east side of the ridge. Crews cannot control it, and some crews have been removed from area due to dangerous conditions. Risk to Cascadel is considered serious.
American Red Cross has links to Animal Rescue options c/o CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ANIMAL DISASTER TEAMwww.CCADT.org.
http://sierranewsonline.com/willow-fire-runs-half-mile-overnight/
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this just in
climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
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Jul 29, 2015 - 05:09pm PT
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Yeah Barry, they have told us we will be evacuated this evening. Everything is packed and just watching the airshow from my porch. Hoping the Gods show mercy, but got the most important things with me and so grateful for good friends.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Jul 29, 2015 - 05:37pm PT
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I will do the rain dance when I get home..... it worked when idylwild was surrounded on three sides.
hope to hear good news in the am.
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Tork
climber
Yosemite
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Jul 29, 2015 - 05:41pm PT
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Good luck Justin. Keeping my fingers crossed for you all over there.
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Gene
climber
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Jul 29, 2015 - 06:16pm PT
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Justin,
Thoughts and prayers for your, yours, and all the folks affected by this.
Gene
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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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Jul 29, 2015 - 06:29pm PT
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Hope all goes well, power to the front line.
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two-shoes
Trad climber
Auberry, CA
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Jul 29, 2015 - 07:09pm PT
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Best of luck Justin! Keeping my fingers crossed, and will go outside right now to do the raindance. It must be done naked!
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