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2017-10-14 -Lurid Crime Tales-

Who set the Sonoma County Fires? If intentional; It's Mass Murder

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Posted by Besoeker 2017-10-14 08:11|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 If started by a cigarette butt tossed out a car window by one of those "immigrants who make us all stronger by coming here," it's all harm, no foul in a Sanctuary State™

Posted by M. Murcek 2017-10-14 10:23|| 2017-10-14 10:23|| Front Page Top

#2 Japanese had a goofy plan or two during WW2 to do this sot of thing. I'm amazed Al Qaeda and like thinkers never made the attempt.

Posted by rjschwarz 2017-10-14 11:05|| 2017-10-14 11:05|| Front Page Top

#3 The Japanese ballon bombs occurred to me as well. This is what they hoped to achieve. BTW, we were evac'd @ 2:00 am,fire was so close LE didnt gave time to go door to door but were driving through on bullhorns telling us to get out now. We were already up monitoring situation and still just managed to get out with the dogs and some important papers. Today is looking dodgy too. There will be some tough questions when the smoke clears

Posted by Rex Mundi 2017-10-14 12:37|| 2017-10-14 12:37|| Front Page Top

#4 There were several calls about power outages at the time the fires started. Smart money is on power lines and blown transformers failing and sparking in the 70 mph wind gusts.

Posted by AuburnTom 2017-10-14 13:04|| 2017-10-14 13:04|| Front Page Top

#5 Can confirm on the power. We lost it at 11:15 pm and evac'd in total darkness. Given wind gusts up to 70 mph, downed wires and exploding propane tanks will do it

Posted by Rex Mundi 2017-10-14 14:21|| 2017-10-14 14:21|| Front Page Top

#6 1. Some parts of the USA regularly have storms with wind gusts to 70 mph, other parts very rarely so. Severe wind storms have a way of pruning or killing overgrown vegetation, and when this happens every few years the result is less damage per storm. If an area goes 200 years without bad winds, a lot more trees will grow up to become vulnerable. Don't know if this is the case for this fire area.
2. Electrical utilities are responsible for whatever tree trimming is necessary to keep their lines up during wind storms. The NIMBYs are responsible for the opposition to this necessary safety measure.
3. Homeowners & builders are responsible for considering protective measures against wildfires, such as roofing and exterior materials that don't burn easily. As far as I'm concerned, homes costing over $750,000 should have their own exterior and interior fire suppression systems already installed. A fine home should be more than gingerbread, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Classic mediterranean buildings with their masonry exteriors and terra cotta roof tiles should be extremely resistant to wildfires.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2017-10-14 16:01|| 2017-10-14 16:01|| Front Page Top

#7 I have a friend in Estes Park CO who installed a water tank filled with fire suppressant material and a system of fire hose / sprinkler hoses that can be deployed in a few minutes to cover the entire exterior. She did use it at least once to save her home from a wildfire. I am surprised the neighbors don't object to that unsightly water tank. Eeeew.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2017-10-14 16:06|| 2017-10-14 16:06|| Front Page Top

#8 I spend a great deal of time in Estes park. Where is this located?

Posted by Bman 2017-10-14 21:57|| 2017-10-14 21:57|| Front Page Top

#9 I don't have her address. The hoses are stored on reels out of sight, so the only unusual thing might be the water tank on the premises.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2017-10-14 23:22|| 2017-10-14 23:22|| Front Page Top

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