Author Topic: Structure Fire 1495 Irene (Read 97163 times)

CA5th · « **on:** Oct 24, 06, 09:37:37 PM »

"Irene Fire" Structure Fire 1495 Irene, WW. 2nd alarm fire. Some damage to exposures on each side (not sure if homes or outbuildings.) Sta 101, 103, CDF on scene with DIv 107 (Wessell) Edison lines down, gas company notified... Can't get to the gas meter yet. Too hot.

CA5th · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 24, 06, 09:52:28 PM »

Family that was burned out has two adults, four children. Don't have a name. Red Cross has been requested to assist them for tonight.

Anyone have any thoughts how we, the Wrightwood Community, can help them?

backincali · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 24, 06, 09:52:46 PM »

There was a house that went up in flames around Walnut and one street down from Oriole (maybe Helen)? The fire dept. got there quick and it didnt spread but I believe the whole house will be a loss. Everyone made it out of the house from what I heard. Its just so sad. How horrible that would be. Glad everyone is ok though.

Angelwolf · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 24, 06, 09:53:50 PM »

clothing, furniture, and other stuff that may be needed? household items?

MazzyStar · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 24, 06, 09:55:56 PM »

Clothes I can possibly help with. Any information about the family? How old are the children? I might have other things to donate if they are needed. Please let us know some details so we can act accordingly.

CA5th · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 24, 06, 09:57:45 PM »

Someone who is around in the day should contact Sta 101 and find out what the family needs. Red Cross usually only pays for three days lodging and basic necessities. If they have insurance it helps but doesn't cover everything. If they were renting, well they probably will need lots of help.

yorkie lover · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 24, 06, 10:08:10 PM »

I dont know about how many of you know but there is a fire on the street right below Twin Lakes, I think that one of the cross streets is Willow! I have no infomation on what is going on or weather there was or is anyone in the house! All i know is that my sister was driving by the street right above it and the lady that lives in the house right above from the burning house came out screaming call 911 call 911. My sister did call 911 and they where already on there way. I drove past there about a half an hour ago and it looked really bad! It looked like there was fire works bursting above the home because of the electrical wires burning! It is horable so if you have any info. please let us know thank you so much!

pining away · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 24, 06, 10:09:05 PM »

Knowing the children's ages and gender would help — we might have some clothes they can use.

How tragic. We don't live far from there. I had to detour around the scene to get home from work.

MazzyStar · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 24, 06, 10:10:06 PM »

The previous posts about a fire on Irene should say it all. They're probably one in the same.

yorkie lover · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 24, 06, 10:12:22 PM »

Thank you and i think that it is the same one!

MazzyStar · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 24, 06, 10:12:54 PM »

I hope they're ok. I hope they're helped as much as possible. I'll do what I can, for sure. If anyone has information that they don't want to post publicly, feel free to PM me so I can figure out how I can help, fast.

yorkie lover · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 24, 06, 10:13:49 PM »

Do you know what the fire is listed under?

Wrightwood · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 24, 06, 10:32:53 PM »

2nd alarm fire was on Irene near the corner of Walnut.

Photos and more pending..........

mokandi · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 24, 06, 10:40:24 PM »

The youth association would be willing to help especially since we have 4 children involved. As soon as we have some information regarding the ages and sizes for these kids we can set up a space at Off Melrose for those that want to drop off some clothing etc. Let's make sure the parents are in agreement first.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 24, 06, 11:31:32 PM »

Red Cross on scene

Cal-Sportbike · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 24, 06, 11:35:10 PM »

Mokandi,

Please keep us all informed. I'd like to help too once some tangible needs are identified.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 24, 06, 11:56:57 PM »

Wrightwood Captain Darrayl Felgar calling for 2nd alarm dispatch

Russell Bell, Engineer/Paramedic from Wrightwood Fire Station 101 preparing Engine 101.

A great deal of water was needed as houses on both sides were threatened along with vegetation. Engine 101's water canon was used.

Division Chief Tim Wessel assumes Irene IC.

RobertW was on scene and helped firefighters while other units arrived. Shown with one of the two puppies rescued from side yard. Not all the dogs in the yard survived.

Nick is an off duty Disney Firefighter that helped along with RobertW on east side hose line plus they rescued puppies.

pining away · « **Reply #17 on:** Oct 25, 06, 12:07:36 AM »

Amazing photography, Wrightwood. Let us know how we can help.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #18 on:** Oct 25, 06, 12:25:26 AM »

When Crews from Wrightwood Fire Station 101 arrived the house was fully involved. The tenant renting the house told firefighters that the house was without power due to a dispute with Edison and that a generator on the back deck started the fire.

The cause of fire is under investigation.

phoenixgirl · « **Reply #19 on:** Oct 25, 06, 02:56:40 AM »

My heart really goes out the the residents. Please let us know what can be done to help them. Wonderful photography of firefighters with pups, I hope the children are all o.k. I have many household things which may help if needed and would like to do all that I can.

wwpt · « **Reply #20 on:** Oct 25, 06, 04:56:43 AM »

It looks like it went up fast .....These wood cabins with all the trees around are a real concern. That looks like it got real hot...Glad our Fire Dept kept anything else from going up with it.

WWMtnGal · « **Reply #21 on:** Oct 25, 06, 07:17:20 AM »

This was an incredible fire and I would like to help the family living there, if anyone has information on anything they need please post a notice or send me an IM. What a terrible fire and I feel for the family. We know what it is like to have a fire destroy everything you own since it happened to our daughter in the Waterman fire. They will need help.

Lovelit · « **Reply #22 on:** Oct 25, 06, 07:58:12 AM »

I have household items as well-please let me know what is needed.

MazzyStar · « **Reply #23 on:** Oct 25, 06, 08:47:34 AM »

I wanted to let you all know that I contacted WW Fire Department and spoke with Captain Wilkins. I told him that a lot of people on here are interested in helping the family who lost their house. He suggested, at first, that we could drop items off at the firehouse (he would take a collection) that people wanted to donate to the family but I had explained how we would need to know specifics, (clothes size, age of children, specific needs, etc) in order to not bombard him with donations that are not needed.

Captain Wilkins is going to contact the family and call me and Wrightwood to let us know specifics so we can start the donation process. I'm sure Wrightwood will post this information (as much that is legal to post) on here so we're all aware of what we can do to help.

I also spoke with Nancy at Pinecone Village Child Care and she said that she was going to put out a donation container for anyone who wanted to donate money to the family and also a box for items that parents (or anyone for that matter) want to donate. She (and I) will collect these items and take them to the fire department (unless we're told to do otherwise) so that the family could be helped.

And this is why I love this community.

citygal · « **Reply #24 on:** Oct 25, 06, 08:52:39 AM »

I am moving on November 1st thru 10th from WW, I was prepared to get rid of many house hold items, even furniture.
It may be too soon for them to aquire large items but maybe if someone has a garage they can use to start collecting some things?
My heart really goes out the the residents. They will be overwhelmed for a long time.

Thank you Wrightwood, again and again, for creating this site.

Author Topic: Structure Fire 1495 Irene (Read 97163 times)

yorkie lover

pining away

yorkie lover

yorkie lover

pining away

wwpt