Moderators LynnDel Posted October 11, 2008 Moderators Posted October 11, 2008 I haven't heard if the hospital is threatened. Those residents in danger are being evacuated to PUC. My daughter can't get to her house below the hospital due to road closure. Quote LD
Moderators John317 Posted October 11, 2008 Moderators Posted October 11, 2008 You know if there is any danger to Elmshaven? Quote John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. [17] For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
Moderators LynnDel Posted October 11, 2008 Author Moderators Posted October 11, 2008 According to the latest news I can find, the fire is moving toward the south, which means Elmshaven and the hospital are not in its path (not so sure after reading the article below, however). High winds and steep terrain make it difficult to fight the fire. Hundreds flee St. Helena wildfire At least one home destroyed as blaze blows into Deer Park area By TRACIE MORALES THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Published: Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 4:43 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 4:43 a.m. An out-of-control wildfire forced 400 people from their homes in the community of Deer Park, north of St. Helena, on Friday evening, and firefighters warned the blaze could grow much larger. At least one home had been destroyed, as well as a second unidentified structure, a Cal Fire spokesman said. An evacuation center had been set up at Pacific Union College in Angwin north of the blaze, and the Red Cross had set up a center to the south at St. Helena High School. Food, drinks and cots were being offered at the shelters. "The Deer Park area is our main concern right now," said Cal Fire spokeswoman Nancy Carniglia. "A lot depends on the weather." For the rest of the article, info on where and how it might have started, go here: Wildfire Quote LD
Moderators Jeannieb43 Posted October 12, 2008 Moderators Posted October 12, 2008 The news on my Yahoo home page said today that the St. Helena fire has now been fully contained. Hallelujah! Quote Jeannie<br /><br /><br />...Change is inevitable; growth is optional....
Moderators LynnDel Posted October 12, 2008 Author Moderators Posted October 12, 2008 I'm so glad they were able to get it out. I went for a long walk this morning, and sailed along with the breeze for half my walk, but on the way back, the wind was so stiff that the noise of it in my ears prevented me from carrying on a decent conversation, and I wondered about the success of the fire fight. I looked over to the west as I walked but could see no smoke, so I hoped it was out. The same area that burned this time, near Crestmont Drive on the way up to PUC, was burned over to a greater extent in the 60s, and was just scrub when I went to PUC in the 70s. Since then much of the vegetation had grown back and nice homes built. One has a fabulous view from up there. From my daughter's apt. you could see all the way from Napa to Calistoga. LynnDel Quote LD
Moderators John317 Posted October 13, 2008 Moderators Posted October 13, 2008 I'm relieved that it's finally out and didn't do any more damage that it did. I know the area well, and realize any fires there could be terrible because there are so many homes among the trees. Thanks for that information. I'm especially glad it didn't harm Ellen White's Elmshaven home. Quote John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. [17] For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
Moderators LynnDel Posted October 16, 2008 Author Moderators Posted October 16, 2008 Aftermath: Photo of the burned land above the hospital. Quote LD
Moderators John317 Posted October 16, 2008 Moderators Posted October 16, 2008 Thanks for that picture. Gives me some idea of what the fires did. I used to hike around those hills above the hospital. They look shockingly bare now. Quote John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. [17] For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
Moderators Jeannieb43 Posted October 16, 2008 Moderators Posted October 16, 2008 Ohhhhhhh! What devastation! And so close to the hospital and to PUC. It's obvious the firefighters did a marvelous job keeping that fire contained. Quote Jeannie<br /><br /><br />...Change is inevitable; growth is optional....
Moderators LynnDel Posted October 17, 2008 Author Moderators Posted October 17, 2008 I am heading up that way tomorrow and will try to find out who took that photo so that I can give credit where credit is due. LD Quote LD
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