Is this the Apocalypse?

[thunderchicken]

I don't know anything about their laws regarding forest management. But I will just add that Cali isn't the only place on the west coast that constantly seems to be dealing with these fires. I have family in Oregon that have expressed concern for the number of wildfires there as well. But not so many deep pockets there so Oregon doesn't get the same media attention.

 

[Ark]

There's a video that popped up yesterday of a dude who narrowly survived the fire, immediately went back to check on some people who were right behind him, and found them all dead in and around their cars. They dithered on evacuating and that's what happened to them. Pretty unbelievable.

 

[femurphy77]

Pacific Coast Highway looking north at Malibu present day.

Thought it might be an altered image. Seems that it isn't.

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/...ugh-Oak-Park-in-Ventura-County-500117921.html

Greetings from sunny Cali.

"They have riots, fires and mudslides, they have sushi in the mall"-Jimmy Buffett, Fruitcakes, 1994

 

[Thor]

Apocalypse? No, just another fire that happens because the envirowhakos won't let anyone do controlled burns. There are bigger fires in Alaska every year but no news is reported because no holywierd whacko's home are being burned down. You don't want to do what it takes to keep it from happening? Fine, burn.

 

[hoosierdoc]

Looks like an HDR photo

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en....0....1..gws-wiz-img.......0j0i24.c_BV0woJr30

 

[chocktaw2]

Pacific Coast Highway looking north at Malibu present day.

Thought it might be an altered image. Seems that it isn't.

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/...ugh-Oak-Park-in-Ventura-County-500117921.html

Greetings from sunny Cali.

Why not use the 2 in-bound lanes as outbound lanes? Isn't anybody rushing in there, they all want out! Stupid

 

[printcraft]

In some types of forest, fire is necessary for rebirth, and is healthy for regeneration. But when you mix that in with human populations and their houses, it doesn't always mix well. Even forests that need fire to regenerate can be managed by professionals trained on that ecosystem to mitigate the risks to humans and their houses, and at the same time, to make a few bucks and create jobs, in an eco-friendly manner. Some people would rather keep it totally natural, AND build their house in the middle of it. And then they reap what they sow. Mostly avoidable, but it's about the feelings, man!

[video=youtube_share;61MADnB314Q]https://youtu.be/61MADnB314Q[/video]

 

[Denny347]

Apocalypse? No, just another fire that happens because the envirowhakos won't let anyone do controlled burns. There are bigger fires in Alaska every year but no news is reported because no holywierd whacko's home are being burned down. You don't want to do what it takes to keep it from happening? Fine, burn.

Is Alaska not allowed to do controlled burns either?

 

[BigRed]

To borrow a line, Kalifornia is like a nude beach...it sounds great until you're there.

Place is a ****hole.

 

[KittySlayer]

So some people say global warming, now called climate change, is caused by man.

Many of those same people claim no fault for the fires, it's just nature.

 

[hoosierdoc]

To borrow a line, Kalifornia is like a nude beach...it sounds great until you're there.

Place is a ****hole.

You go to the wrong nude beaches

 

[Thor]

Is Alaska not allowed to do controlled burns either?

Sure, around the cities. They just let the wilderness burn off until it gets someplace worth more money.

 

[Thor]

You go to the wrong nude beaches

At most nude beaches the only people taking off their clothes are the ones you really wish wouldn't.

 

[Dirtebiker]

I'm sure that endangered little rodent appreciates those kind people giving up their homes and lives for them in a raging out of control apocalyptic inferno. I think the real endangered species in California are the rational logical thinking people.

I don’t like to correct others but the correct word is extinct!

 

[johntheplinker]

Looks more like a massive volcanic eruption than a brush fire.

And there was snow in Shreveport LA yesterday. Crazy.

 

[hoosierdoc]

At most nude beaches the only people taking off their clothes are the ones you really wish wouldn't.

I’m aware of the logic. I also have evidence to the contrary

 

[D.R.SCOTT]

I used to be stationed in Cali, that place is a fire zone like a yearly season it happens so often. I remember being at MCRD for bootcamp and there were fires raging all over the place, even when we went to Pendleton for our Marksmanship training. The fires didn't stop a thing. While shooting at the targets the hills were all on fire and covered with smoke, we had to wear gas mask when hiking to the range and working the pit but took them off to shoot. Over the years while stationed there it happened all over the place, its like tornado ally with firestorms. Hell most the time they wouldn't even evacuate the barracks and just have you chill as the flames roared around you. Big areas of concrete and permanent fire breaks may not be aesthetically pleasing or environmentally protective but got things done.

Honestly I got used to it to the point its like "no ****" when I see it on the news. This just in, a place that catches on fire all the time is on fire again!

 

[Thor]

I’m aware of the logic. I also have evidence to the contrary

 

[spencer rifle]

Speaking as a certified wildland firefighter and prescribed burn boss, this is what happens when:
1. You extinguish all fires for the last 100 years to save property and allow fuel to build up
2. You don't allow natural fire where fire is natural
3. You build in a semi-desert area of high winds and dry fuels
4. You live in a People's Republic where politicians who make the decisions don't have to deal with the consequences
5. You can scapegoat your favorite bogeyman (not Trump this time) - global warming! Well, actually they are blaming him for that.

 

[indiucky]