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Fire news - California Coast
Posted: Sat July 19, 2008 05:27 PM UTC

This is not a question, rather an update for those of you who are considering coming up the coast.

We are in Cayucos right now. There is no trace of smoke. There was none in Santa Maria or SLO when we went through.

We will be up as far as San Simeon in the next day or so. I'll post further news then.

HarmoniousBotch

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Re: Fire news - California Coast
Posted: Sat July 19, 2008 06:50 PM UTC

Thanks, I love the coastal drive along hywy 1, it is one of my favorites, so the fire news is quite distressing. Anything you find out will be of interest to me.

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Re: Fire news - California Coast
Posted: Sat July 19, 2008 06:55 PM UTC

The vast majority of the fires are out within the whole state. Let's hope it stays that way.

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kathymof

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Re: Fire news - California Coast
Posted: Sat July 19, 2008 07:05 PM UTC

Do you know how the little community of Big Sur and the state parks up that way toward Monterey are doing?

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Re: Fire news - California Coast
Posted: Sat July 19, 2008 07:17 PM UTC

Update on Fire Conditions Calif State Parks and Hyw's

NOTE: Day Use and Camping at Pfeiffer Big Sur SP is closed to the public and under a mandatory fire evacuation until further notice.

Highway closures: Travel on state highways, county and local roads remains
restricted throughout California due to wildfire and flood activities. All major roads are now open with potential delays on State Highways 32, 70 and 299. Travelers are advised to seek current information on secondary road closures from local law enforcement

Areas of Humboldt, Shasta and Trinity counties are under evacuation orders at this time. Precautionary evacuation orders currently exist in areas in Monterey and Trinity counties. Residents are advised to monitor their local fire situation, check with local law enforcement agencies for information, and be prepared to evacuate when necessary

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usatravels

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Re: Fire news - California Coast
Posted: Sat July 19, 2008 07:23 PM UTC

Thanks for the information, usatravels, the coast of California is one of my favoite places. What a sad situation, and another heart breaking fire season for California.

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Re: Fire news - California Coast
Posted: Sat July 19, 2008 11:23 PM UTC

Here is a link to info on the Big Sur Fire area - it is about 70% contained
http://www.kusp.org/fire/sur.html

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kathymof

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Re: Fire news - California Coast
Posted: Sat July 19, 2008 11:42 PM UTC

Thanks, Kathy, I'll check it out.

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Re: Fire news - California Coast
Posted: Sun July 20, 2008 01:38 AM UTC

We went up to San Simeon this morning, and Paso Robles this afternoon. There were no traces of smoke in either place.

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HarmoniousBotch

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Fire news - California Coast
Posted: Sun July 20, 2008 01:54 AM UTC

Some firefighters from New Zealand even went over to help :-)
Glad to hear the fires may be out. What a relief!!

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