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Old 10-28-2007 | 10:07 PM
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malibu 10/22 fire

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i got the fire around my house under control but lost my carports and outbuildings. the strad was safe in the garage, and the gt3 was down at the shop in W LA.

night fighting was new to me from 1 am to 7 am just to get space around my house, but the 93 malibu fire was much more dangerous for me.

here is the view of the carports and the house from the SE, and againg from the NE

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Old 10-28-2007 | 10:11 PM
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Old 10-28-2007 | 10:14 PM
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I am so Sorry Watt. I can only say I am very glad you and yours are OK!
Old 10-28-2007 | 11:07 PM
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man that really, really sucks
Old 10-28-2007 | 11:19 PM
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Glad to know it was not a total disaster. Sorry it was as bad as it was!
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Sorry man!! I grew up in Manhattan Beach and know your area well. Were you in the same house for the 93 fire?
Old 10-28-2007 | 11:59 PM
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it wasn't not really anything bad, just alot of work. i like the firefighting part but the heat, no power no sleep gets old.... we're cruising now...

and the good news: 14-15 years of peace and no fires

and the reality is it's part of life here
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im am sorry dude ... i kow it must be a mess
Old 10-29-2007 | 12:16 AM
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i was down there on saturday doing some work.....it looks like Rambla Pacifico.....i actually shot a pic. of your carport......sorry for your loss.....at least no one got hurt......
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Wow. Sorry Watt about your losses. Stay safe!!
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Wow, that looks aweful. Glad you are ok.
Old 10-29-2007 | 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by watt
it wasn't not really anything bad, just alot of work. i like the firefighting part but the heat, no power no sleep gets old.... we're cruising now...

and the good news: 14-15 years of peace and no fires

and the reality is it's part of life here
Looks like you won't have to worry about fire again for a while. Glad you were able to dodge that bullet.
Old 10-29-2007 | 02:18 AM
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watt, sorry to see that the fire got so close to your house.
glad you, strad and GT3 are ok.
i drove to so cal this past week and can smell the ashes/dust in the air.
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it looks real bad now, but I am sure the rate of recovery will pleasantly surprise you. Its one of the few times I am gratedul for living in a fairly wet place!

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