Here's the latest. Its focus is on the Cedar/Ramona fire since the
Otay fire is 100% contained:
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/f...ernfronts.html

The latest Metar from RNM:
KRNM 291453Z AUTO 00000KT 3/4SM BR CLR 07/06 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP108
T00720056 53007 TSNO
It really is foggy now, winds have reversed (now blowing from the
west) and is pushing the fire east (as seen in the link). The good
news is that the air quality has improved in some areas, hundred of
people have gone to the hospital for respiratory problems.

I just heard on the radio that arson is suspected in many of the
fires. Terrible. Over 15 dead and 1000 homes destroyed so far. CDF
estimates that containment will not happen for another week.

-lance smith


(lance smith) wrote in message . com...
Hi Jim,

Most of Ramona is ok, the Cedar fire went to the south of the
populated areas, and the Paradise fire was to the north. The center
isn't in Ramona proper, but I think it's ok. It wasn't even evacuated
(except for 2 roads). I climbed up one of the local mtns (which is now
on fire i think) and the city looked ok for the most part.

the location of the rehab center:
http://www.fundwildlife.org/contactus.html

the map of the fires:
http://www.kfmb.com/misc/sd_fires_20...emap-400pm.jpg

RMN is functional, it's far enough away from the fire. It's also a CDF
air base so they'll do everything they can to keep it open. (decent
airport too, just expanded with a new tower opening in the spring)

-lance smith



"Jim Fisher" wrote in message ...
My sister runs a wild animal rehabilitation center (part of the Fund for
Animals) that is a stone's throw from RNM. The fires out there are getting
uncomfortably close to the rehab center.

Phones are down and my sister's cell phone is on and off. The only news I
can get is what is shown on CNN or FOX.

Is there anyone out there that can give me a birds eye view of the
destruction in Ramona?

Thanks,