Homes burning, people dying, smoke rising... Did Hell break loose?

***Admin*** · 10-26-03, 06:06 PM

Eleven people have been confirmed dead as of Sunday evening.
Estimates of 650 homes have been burnt down.
And endless frustration for both firefighters and homeowners.

The weather is not the same as it use to be one week ago. My barber told me that he had sore throat and drowsy eyes due to the environment. I should've replied, "We have more important issue to be thinking about."
I dislike the thought of breathing the air of Los Angeles, which consist of *35% smoke + 55% car exhaust pollution + 7% other unhealthy chemical, which leaves us with 3% breathable oxygen.
Now I am concerned of how the smoke will have an affect on our water (both drinking and nondrinking) and other resources.

Hmm...acid rain?

(*=Statistic is not true)

ak · 10-26-03, 06:08 PM

What's the life expectancy in LA?? I have to agree, the air is HORRIBLE!

***Admin*** · 10-26-03, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ak

What's the life expectancy in LA?? I have to agree, the air is HORRIBLE!

If that information was released to the public, the population wouldn't be as large as today.

But what city can beat the sunny weather and ..the sunny weather.

Springles · 10-26-03, 09:51 PM

It really sucked watching people attempt to stop the fire on their backyard with a hose. Of course, the blaze was too powerful and the households had to leave their house.

If your house was about to burn down within five minutes, what would you take with you out from your house?
I would take out my family photos, my car keys and my pc (without monitor, mouse, etc.) since I have important documents in the harddrive.

***Admin*** · 10-26-03, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Springles

If your house was about to burn down within five minutes, what would you take with you out from your house?
I would take out my family photos, my car keys and my pc (without monitor, mouse, etc.) since I have important documents in the harddrive.

Within five minutes, my family could probably pack up everything we need in our cars. So no sweat.

krk230 · 10-27-03, 10:14 AM

We have a family friend whos house got burnt down because of the fire...so sad...

ak · 10-27-03, 01:41 PM

If your house does burn down, who pays for it?

a) Gov't
b) Insurance (if you have any)
c) Take the loss??!?!?

???

Tarak Chunsa · 10-27-03, 07:02 PM

It would be covered by the home insurance, if you did apply for it. If you didn't apply for home insurance, than option c.

***Admin*** · 10-27-03, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ak

If your house does burn down, who pays for it?

a) Gov't
b) Insurance (if you have any)
c) Take the loss??!?!?

???

During your home mortgage, I believe home insurance is required (same thing as financing a new car). But home insurance doesn't cover everything. The homeowner decide whether to have fire coverage, burglary coverage, rainstorm coverage, and etc. The government does not cover any financial loss of any homeowners.

Puffguts · 10-28-03, 09:15 AM

Poor home owners that have their houses burnt during the fire will lose lots of money even if they have insurance

I think when a houses' value is $350,000, usually $250,000 is the value of the house itself and rest being the land value (it varies). The home fire insurance will only pay for the house portion. They still lose at least 1/4 of the total value even if the house is insured. I think that is why lots of people are determined to stay till the last moment, or planning to "go down with the house" before dragged away by the police and fire dept.

Trader · 10-28-03, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffguts

I think that is why lots of people are determined to stay till the last moment, or planning to "go down with the house" before dragged away by the police and fire dept.

Sad indeed. We can't fight mother nature.
Actually I heard that the one of the firestorm was started by one man intentionally. Why would anybody want to do such a crime.

JPWRana · 10-29-03, 11:55 AM

terrorism?

***Admin*** · 10-31-03, 12:05 PM

Well, one man was lost during his hiking session and he used a torch light to be rescued. And immediately, nearby trees caught on fire from the torch light. That man will probably stay in jail for a long time.

The other person done it intentionally. Not sure what his intention was (pyromania?).

JPWRana · 11-04-03, 12:14 AM

this could be a very simple way to bring high damage... like the 9/11 attacks... low budget, high damage... but i won't talk about it cuz i dont want 2 encourage anythin.

btw, THE FIRES SEEM TO BE CONTAINED NOW

w00t!

10-26-03, 06:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,959	Homes burning, people dying, smoke rising... Did Hell break loose? Eleven people have been confirmed dead as of Sunday evening. Estimates of 650 homes have been burnt down. And endless frustration for both firefighters and homeowners. The weather is not the same as it use to be one week ago. My barber told me that he had sore throat and drowsy eyes due to the environment. I should've replied, "We have more important issue to be thinking about." I dislike the thought of breathing the air of Los Angeles, which consist of 35% smoke + 55% car exhaust pollution + 7% other unhealthy chemical, which leaves us with 3% breathable oxygen. Now I am concerned of how the smoke will have an affect on our water (both drinking and nondrinking) and other resources. Hmm...acid rain? (=Statistic is not true) __________________ Cal Poly Forums

10-26-03, 06:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
ak Cal Poly Guru Joined: Oct 2003 Location: LA Posts: 605	What's the life expectancy in LA?? I have to agree, the air is HORRIBLE! __________________ If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. Education is the progressive discovery of our own ignorance.

10-27-03, 10:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
krk230 Enthusiast Joined: Oct 2003 Location: South OC Posts: 172	We have a family friend whos house got burnt down because of the fire...so sad... __________________

10-27-03, 01:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
ak Cal Poly Guru Joined: Oct 2003 Location: LA Posts: 605	If your house does burn down, who pays for it? a) Gov't b) Insurance (if you have any) c) Take the loss??!?!? ??? __________________ If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. Education is the progressive discovery of our own ignorance.

10-31-03, 12:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,959	Well, one man was lost during his hiking session and he used a torch light to be rescued. And immediately, nearby trees caught on fire from the torch light. That man will probably stay in jail for a long time. The other person done it intentionally. Not sure what his intention was (pyromania?). __________________ Cal Poly Forums

10-26-03, 09:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Springles Enthusiast Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 215	It really sucked watching people attempt to stop the fire on their backyard with a hose. Of course, the blaze was too powerful and the households had to leave their house. If your house was about to burn down within five minutes, what would you take with you out from your house? I would take out my family photos, my car keys and my pc (without monitor, mouse, etc.) since I have important documents in the harddrive.

10-27-03, 07:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tarak Chunsa Active Member Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Alhambra Posts: 133	It would be covered by the home insurance, if you did apply for it. If you didn't apply for home insurance, than option c.

10-28-03, 09:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
Puffguts Active Member Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Chino Hills Posts: 140	Poor home owners that have their houses burnt during the fire will lose lots of money even if they have insurance I think when a houses' value is $350,000, usually $250,000 is the value of the house itself and rest being the land value (it varies). The home fire insurance will only pay for the house portion. They still lose at least 1/4 of the total value even if the house is insured. I think that is why lots of people are determined to stay till the last moment, or planning to "go down with the house" before dragged away by the police and fire dept.

10-29-03, 11:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
JPWRana Guru Joined: Oct 2003 Location: where the 605 and 10 fwy's cross Posts: 884	terrorism?

11-04-03, 12:14 AM	#14 (permalink)
JPWRana Guru Joined: Oct 2003 Location: where the 605 and 10 fwy's cross Posts: 884	this could be a very simple way to bring high damage... like the 9/11 attacks... low budget, high damage... but i won't talk about it cuz i dont want 2 encourage anythin. btw, THE FIRES SEEM TO BE CONTAINED NOW w00t!

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