Rancho Bernardo Fire Update - Pictures of dozens of homes burning in dramatic leap of Witch Creek fire into Ranch Bernardo residential area of San Diego.
Rancho Bernardo Evacuation Order
San Diego Fire Department spokesman Maurice Luque said officials had ordered evacuations in the northeast section of Rancho Bernardo. He said the affected 10-square-mile area is bordered by Highland Valley to the north, Pomerado Road to the east and Espola Road to the south. That area goes to the Poway city limits to the east.
Flames whipped by winds in Rancho Bernardo fire:
Luque said that there are multiple structures burning in the area. He also said there have been reports of people unaccounted for, but he was not yet aware of any injuries caused by the fire.
House burning in Rancho Bernardo:
Officials in nearby Poway ordered an evacuation as well. All residents east of Espola Road from Lake Poway Road through Valle Verde Road were told to immediately evacuate this morning.
Santa Ana winds, high temperatures, and dry vegetation have combined to create the perfect firestorm. Four firefighters are hospitalized and others are overwhelmed as they fight a dozen major fires and rescue people too dumb to evacuate.
List of destroyed homes is in this post:
http://hitsusa.com/blog/222/brian-maienschein-rancho-bernardo-homes-lost/
And that’s the latest news on the Rancho Bernardo fire.
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October 22nd, 2007 at 1:42 pm
If only you would identify the addresses associated with those pictures. I would like to know if its possilbe one of the homes might be mine!
October 22nd, 2007 at 2:12 pm
I believe this photographs are from the corner of Escala and Hadden Hall. Go to http://www.nbcsandiego.com for more info.
Good luck and God bless.
October 22nd, 2007 at 2:45 pm
Someone put together a good google map of the fire. It can be found here
October 22nd, 2007 at 2:48 pm
[...] hitsusa wrote an interesting post today on Rancho Bernardo FireHere’s a quick excerptFour firefighters are hospitalized and others are overwhelmed as they fight a dozen major fires and rescue people too dumb to evacuate. And that’s the latest news on the Rancho Bernardo fire. Tags: News, Web Site Traffic. [...]
October 22nd, 2007 at 4:00 pm
Here. Here. My home is just east of Pomerado on Locksley. There were fires when we left this morning, including my neighbor’s home ablaze. Any way of finding out addresses or streets affected?
October 22nd, 2007 at 4:01 pm
cbs8.com has a partial list of addresses.
October 22nd, 2007 at 4:56 pm
Why doesn’t a site overlay the fires using the googlemap base?
October 22nd, 2007 at 5:06 pm
cancel comment! just saw comment 3
October 22nd, 2007 at 6:06 pm
Can someone help me, We own a house on Avenida De Los Lobos in Rancho Bernardo. Are there any new updates on the fire?
October 22nd, 2007 at 6:13 pm
Curious if anyone has information on homes in Montelena Subdivision, Rancho Bernardo. I’m in Dallas, TX for a few more days. Thanks much. Specific address would be helpful.
October 22nd, 2007 at 6:37 pm
Is there any word about Rancho Bernardo High School and the area surrounding it? I’m a worried mom in Missouri…..
October 22nd, 2007 at 6:50 pm
I was watching the news while they were covering these photos… The pictures were taken from Cabela Drive looking down Luz Pl. I live on Cabela and walk by the house on the corner with the low bushes.
I hope that helps!
October 22nd, 2007 at 7:24 pm
http://www.cbs8.com/ has been maintaining a list of affected addresses in Rancho Bernardo.
October 22nd, 2007 at 7:26 pm
Here’s a better, more updated map:
October 22nd, 2007 at 7:35 pm
We heard that Wessex in Montelena had complete destruction on both sides of the cul-de-sac. One of the residents of Wessex knows a policeofficer who told them the bad news.
October 22nd, 2007 at 7:40 pm
Any info on Cloudburst drive?
October 22nd, 2007 at 8:38 pm
Rancho Bernardo Fire! It looks like most of the damage is West of the I-15 and just South of Lake Hodges. I think Montelena is okay, but I’ve only been able to get my info from the internet. Check out this website. http://www.cbs8.com/.
October 22nd, 2007 at 9:09 pm
we’ve been calling our parents house in rancho bernardo (plaza marlena…off paseo del verrano) and their answering machine that’s in the house is still picking up, so we’re viewing that as a good sign as they’ve been evacuated since 5am. it’s hard to find good info online ironically.
October 22nd, 2007 at 9:25 pm
My parents’ machine is picking up too. They live next to the Swim & Tennis Club at RB Road & Bernardo Oaks Dr.
October 22nd, 2007 at 9:31 pm
Has anyone heard anything about Oaks North - specifically Cedilla Place?
October 22nd, 2007 at 9:40 pm
my parents are in the Trails on Olmeda Drive…anyone heard about this street? It is not published on News 8 website?
October 22nd, 2007 at 9:48 pm
Just got off the phone with my “too dumb to evacuate” in-laws, who live just west of Pomorado Hospital, and the fire seems to be North West of them. My guess is that Oaks North is not yet affected.
The air quality is bad, but my in-laws are staying.
I survived the Elfin Forest fire ten years ago, and cannot understand why anyone thinks that staying in their house with the fire that close will do any good.
Morons!
October 22nd, 2007 at 9:55 pm
We heard that the Trails was fine earlier today from the daughter-in-law of a couple that lives on Rammillette.
October 22nd, 2007 at 9:56 pm
To Russell Plilar: We live on Heatherfield Lane three doors down from you (we have the navy expedition and two little kids). We know that Wessex is completely gone and parts of Locksley also. Haven’t heard about Heatherfield though.
October 22nd, 2007 at 10:34 pm
Anyone know of the conditions of the homes in the Escala Drive / Pomerado Rd area?
October 22nd, 2007 at 10:37 pm
Just heard that 20+ homes on Lancashire are gone.
October 22nd, 2007 at 10:41 pm
Does anyone know about Cayenne Creek Ct or Deer Trail?
October 22nd, 2007 at 10:49 pm
anyone know anything about west of 15? CBS only says 21 homes are gone on aguamiel…..
October 22nd, 2007 at 11:06 pm
Does anyone know anything about the rancho bernardo road area - west of I-15?
October 22nd, 2007 at 11:43 pm
Please know that my heart is breaking as read all your posts my heart goes out to all of you
Be safe Stay strong!
October 22nd, 2007 at 11:45 pm
Any word on Tablero Court? My brother has been evacuated but here in the OC we get little info from San Diego.
October 22nd, 2007 at 11:59 pm
Any word on condos in the Morada Complex on Caminito Cantilena in Rancho Bernardo?
October 23rd, 2007 at 12:07 am
MBonn, 17977 Aguamiel is still standing but most of the other houses on that block are apparently gone.
good luck to you all.
October 23rd, 2007 at 12:31 am
Does anyone know the outcome of Del Sur (Artesian Rd) area?
October 23rd, 2007 at 12:47 am
Any word on teh houses on Tablero Place? Own one of them and can not get any news….
Thanks
October 23rd, 2007 at 1:10 am
does anyone know of anything around the La Terraza apts? i know they were burnung earlier, but any news on the surrounding homes? my folks live on libertad drive right my the apartments. they left this morning… but there is no more news from that part of westwood.
anything would help. thanks
October 23rd, 2007 at 1:11 am
Any news on the Fairway Pointe neighborhood? My parents live there and have not heard from them.
Thanks for any info you may provide…thank you!
October 23rd, 2007 at 1:12 am
any one know any thing about alondra drive? which is pretty close to the RB swim and tennis club
October 23rd, 2007 at 1:40 am
my parents are on plaza menta near oaks north their power is out at 10:39 pm
October 23rd, 2007 at 1:46 am
any news on homes in the oaks north area looks like non were burned?
October 23rd, 2007 at 1:48 am
anybody have news on oaks north area any homes burned
October 23rd, 2007 at 2:25 am
Actually the Trails aren’t fine. But I did hear of someone who snuck back in and said not all of the houses are burnt down. I think mine is.
October 23rd, 2007 at 3:44 am
To Jay:
Rancho Bernardo Rd has at least some damage (Baptist Church caught fire). I suspect much more damage, given the documented damage just to the north (along W. Bernardo Dr.).
October 23rd, 2007 at 3:44 am
Rancho Bernardo Rd has at least some damage (Baptist Church caught fire). I suspect much more damage, given the documented damage just to the north - along W. Bernardo Dr.
October 23rd, 2007 at 3:49 am
To Tracy:
Thank you so much for reporting from the scene. Your blogs are ALL we have… I am 37 yrs old and want desperately to go protect my Grandma’s house in Oaks North (Cedilla Place) if it is in danger.
What is the current fire danger in Oaks North? (e.g. are there lots of “hot spots” and embers flying around? or has it really quieted down?)
To Everyone:
My thoughts & Prayers to all of you. Let us hope as many of us as possible can get through this safe and sound…
October 23rd, 2007 at 3:52 am
Anyone else have answering machine pick up?
I called Pacific Bell. They said, “If the line rings, the phone line is still connected to the box on the house. If the line is busy, the phone line has been disconnected.”
In other words, if you call your line and it’s busy, your home is probably destroyed by fire. If it rings, it’s probably still standing.
When I called my Grandma’s line on Cedilla Place in Oaks North, the line rang (hopefully this means her house is still standing).
October 23rd, 2007 at 4:29 am
I have a great-aunt who lives on Smokesignal Drive, off of Duenda. She’s been out of town for the past week to visit her son and family. Does anyone know how Smokesignal Drive is doing?
October 23rd, 2007 at 8:50 am
Any news of the homes in 7 Oaks between by Pomerado and Bernardo Center Drive?
October 23rd, 2007 at 8:53 am
I’ve just called my parents answering maching on Gibraltar Dr in Gatewood Hills and it still rang thru and the answering maching picked up, so hopefully it is still ok.
Does anyone else know anything new about the homes around Pomerado?
October 23rd, 2007 at 8:59 am
I called my daughters house on Cloudburst dr and the second try we got her answering machine. Praise God!!!!!
October 23rd, 2007 at 9:39 am
If anybody can please tell me if the 4S Ranch area was hit in particaular the twenty one houses in the Winesprings RD/CT at the south end of of RB. I am writing from Iraq and would really appreciate some assitance. I do know my family evacuted, but would like to know about our home.
Thanks and God Bless!
October 23rd, 2007 at 9:53 am
Anyone know how badly The Trails were hit? If so, what area? Thx.
October 23rd, 2007 at 10:15 am
Hi to all,
someone know the situation in Fairlie Road?
I have a cousin here.
Thank you,
Ezio
October 23rd, 2007 at 10:26 am
I just called my parents’ home in Oaks North on Caminito Dosamantes, and I got a ring tone. That probably means the house is at least standing. No message machine because the power is out.
Anyone else with news on Oaks North?
October 23rd, 2007 at 10:34 am
Does anyone know about Sun Maiden Court? I am in Colorado and have relatives that live on that street.
October 23rd, 2007 at 10:49 am
As of right now 4S Ranch is still evacuated. My mom house sounds like it was taken, it was located about 2 miles west of 4S. No one can confirm if this is the case but my sister and I both called my moms and our family’s nursery (both located on the same land) and the numbers both rang busy.
October 23rd, 2007 at 11:05 am
hey everyone, does anyone know the status of the summerfield area off of espola/rancho bernardo rd?
October 23rd, 2007 at 11:24 am
We called into the Westwood Three Condos off W. Bernardo Drive and the answering machine went off, good news.
We called into our neighbors homes on Heatherfield Lane in Montelena and one answering machine picked up plus all others rang.
We spoke to a friend who did not evacuate from The Villas in Bernardo Heights and she said the neighborhood was intact. No damage.
October 23rd, 2007 at 11:45 am
Please let me know if Vista del Lago gated community homes in Rancho Bernardo Caminito Pasadero#135 have been burned by wildfire?
October 23rd, 2007 at 12:11 pm
Anyone know about St Andrews and Del Paso ?? Up at the top there. Phone goes straight to Busy. worried !
Thanks
rich
October 23rd, 2007 at 12:22 pm
I want to know if my grandparents house is ok in rancho bernardo???
October 23rd, 2007 at 12:27 pm
Need info about Vista Del Lago community
October 23rd, 2007 at 12:45 pm
Shannon asked about Sun Maiden Court:
According to the http://www.cbs8.com website, two houses were affected, 18181 (destroyed), 18187 (mostly destroyed). Keep in mind that this is an unofficial, incomplete, and unconfirmed report.
I, too, am in Colorado and have family and property in the danger areas. I think I’m going to lose my house in Eastlake. How frustrating.
October 23rd, 2007 at 12:47 pm
Thanks Larry,
My aunt’s house is on 18239 Sun Maiden. Good luck with
your home!
October 23rd, 2007 at 12:59 pm
Does anyone know when it is safe to return to the neighborhood around the RB Inn? and can you get to it? I evacuated my mother to Orange county yesterday from Poway Community Center. The drive in and out was horrible.
October 23rd, 2007 at 1:00 pm
Shannon-
There were a couple of houses on SunMaiden, the house #s are 18181 and 18187 that were confirmed destroyed. If you go to cbs8.com there is a list of streets and house #s.
Has anyone about any houses on Andanza Way?
Thanks
October 23rd, 2007 at 1:03 pm
Shannon-
I am glad to hear about your Aunt’s house! I am also in Colorado and I am wondering about my friends house on Andanza Way.
October 23rd, 2007 at 1:03 pm
http://photos.signonsandiego.com/gallery1.5/071019ramonafire?page=9
Pictures from Rancho Bernardo west of 15. Some from creciente, aguamiel, duenda..
October 23rd, 2007 at 1:05 pm
Here are some house pictures from RB west of 15. Some houses on Aguamiel, creciente, duenda..
http://tinyurl.com/3ce5ql
October 23rd, 2007 at 1:58 pm
My parents’ answering machine at 17577 Frondoso Drive picks up.
October 23rd, 2007 at 2:01 pm
Does anyone know about 18683 Bernardo Trails Drive or for that matter, does anyone have any information about the Trails?????
anything would help
October 23rd, 2007 at 2:02 pm
We live on Abra Drive in Gatewood Hills. Our telephone is ringing through and have (thankfully) not heard anything about this area except for what’s been written above. Can anyone confirm that Gatewood Hills was NOT damaged? Thank you.
October 23rd, 2007 at 2:28 pm
My parents live on Luz Place and heard that cops are allowing people to go back to their homes with escorts to check the condition of their house and in some cases, go inside to grab prescriptions and essentials. Don’t know the true validity of this, but there may be more info coming out soon about which houses are standing. Also, she told me that the city was supposed to have a more substansial list of destroyed homes by tonight. Again, you never know what is true and what is rumor during natural disasters, so take this with a grain of salt.
October 23rd, 2007 at 3:14 pm
I came across this website that has a lot of information, including a listing of some addresses of homes that have been caught in the fire according to “News 8 reporters on the ground. This list is not official, or complete.”
http://www.sandiegowildfires.com/
October 23rd, 2007 at 3:26 pm
Update for the Westwood area of RB: Got some news that police are allowing people to get back to their houses for a quick look. Sounds like the north part of Aguamiel and Cabela were some of the hardest hit areas. This is all from sightings off the 15, so I’ll get more info soon if my sister can get back into the neighborhood.
October 23rd, 2007 at 3:49 pm
Did the Vilas of Camino Bernardo burn? Are they in danger?
October 23rd, 2007 at 3:54 pm
Just heard in a press conference that they will be posting address of houses at http://www.sandiego.gov/ sometime in the next couple of hours.
The site looks to be slow, but that is the right address.
October 23rd, 2007 at 4:05 pm
Thank you, Brian.
I live in Westwood Townhomes off West Bernardo Dr.
Looking forward to finding out if your sister got in.
October 23rd, 2007 at 4:05 pm
the Villas of Camino Bernardo in Rancho Bernardo, Does anyone know anything about them?
October 23rd, 2007 at 4:12 pm
My dads machine on Polvera does not pick up, I just get a busy signal. Does anyone know about Polvera Ave? He and my stepmother are 80, how do I begin to find them?
October 23rd, 2007 at 4:12 pm
Tracy
Haven’t heard from my sister yet, but a friend of mine was able to get to her house on Creciente Way, which is back by Aguamiel, about an hour ago. So it looks like people are able to check on their houses. Also saw a reporter from KNSD driving around that same area and there people in their yards already doing some clean up.
October 23rd, 2007 at 4:25 pm
There should soon be a list of damage to Rancho Bernardo homes on the city council district 5 site:
October 23rd, 2007 at 4:25 pm
lost the link. It’s here:
http://genesis.sannet.gov/infospc/templates/cd5/index.jsp
October 23rd, 2007 at 4:28 pm
Was wondering about my aunt she lives in rancho bernardo on Dell curtidor Drive. I”m in Illinois if anybody has any info would be great to know. Thanks
October 23rd, 2007 at 4:29 pm
Update on Westwood Area: On the corner of West Bernardo Drive and Rancho Bernardo Road (at the Holiday Inn), you can check in with the police for a 5 minute escort to your house. Must have ID and they will let you in only to retrieve prescription medicine and medical devices.
October 23rd, 2007 at 4:40 pm
http://www.sandiego.gov/ does not work
October 23rd, 2007 at 4:54 pm
I spoke with SDPD & Poway PD this morning 10/23/07 and they are saying people will probably be allowed to return to RB areas tomorrow….MAYBE. I also called the Condo Mngt. Co. for Vista Del Lago complex_ they have a recorded msg saying their offices are intact and all of the tenants records are safe. They are trying to gather info on the individual properties but are only able to find out the same things we are hearing on the news.
I’d like to thank my neighbors at the Morada complex for alerting me to the evacuations, I had no idea…you saved my son, my two cats & me!!! Thank you…good luck to us all & God bless you & your families…I hope you are all ok and were able to leave safely. If I can gather more info I will post.
Stay strong,
Rhonda
October 23rd, 2007 at 4:55 pm
Does anyone know about the section of La Terraza on Matinal Road or how many buildings of La Terraza actually perished on Poblado. I live there and I want to know if everything is alright.
Did the fire reach Matinal Road and the Westwood School?
October 23rd, 2007 at 5:04 pm
Fitz
The website does work. I’m on it right now. There’s hundreds of people probably trying to access it, so it takes a long time to come up. Just keep trying and you should eventually be able to get through.
October 23rd, 2007 at 5:09 pm
We live in High Country West, off of Bernardo Center Drive. Trying to find out if we’re in the clear, if we can go home or if the area is still in jeopardy. Any info would be very helpful. Thanks everyon.
October 23rd, 2007 at 5:10 pm
Does any one know anything about the Caminito Campana Condos right on the RB Inn Golf Course?
October 23rd, 2007 at 5:14 pm
report on The Trails:
signonsandiego.com had a story this morning saying bernardo trails court got burned badly. Some on a msg board said last night that their parents home on olmeda was destroyed, while someone on ramillette was ok. i just think it depends. obviously the fire did go through the trails area, you just have to hope your house was ok. my mother’s house is on bernardo trails ct. at the bottom. it was destroyed.
October 23rd, 2007 at 5:15 pm
Is there active burning in RB now (Tues, 2:15 pm)?
Any wild guess as to the number of homes destroyed in RB?
Sounds like couple hundred but can’t really get a handle on it. We’re out-of-state. So much news on RB was available online yesterday but not much today.
October 23rd, 2007 at 5:17 pm
i have been able to access sandiego.gov, but there is nothing posted yet. i have also looked at the district 5 website, and there is nothing there yet either. when brian maienshein announced that there would be a list published, he said it would be on sandiego.gov, on the district 5 section. i could not see how to get to the district 5 section of sd.gov, so i got to it from a google search. the best list of addresses in the trails i have found so far is at: http://forum.signonsandiego.com/showthread.php?t=79173&page=30
post #448
but i am looking for info on Guacamayo Ct in the Trails (#12927) if anyone has anything. Thanks.
October 23rd, 2007 at 5:20 pm
Plaza Marlena phone is still ringing. Haven’t been able to find the list of houses on the sandiego.gov site yet, but hopefully they can get this fire under control and people can go home.
For anyone who’s in that area, you are in our prayers. Our 80yr old parents were evacuated to a hotel near Torrey Pines and our brother who lives in the north county is going to try and get to them to take them to his house out of fire range.
October 23rd, 2007 at 5:20 pm
Does anyone know about the housing complex, Bernardo Vista Del Lago? I live inside in the Mira Lago complex on Caminito pasadero ? Anyone?? Thanks
October 23rd, 2007 at 5:26 pm
Gatewood hills info:
I was able to drive through Gatewood Hills and surounding neighborhoods yesterday afternoon and all was well on all sides of the hill (went up to Chaparrel School and around). Only fallen trees and broken fences visible.
A home just North of Oaks North Golf Course on the West side of Pomerado was burned (directly behind the concrete wall). Not sure exactly how far up that was beyond the golf couse.
I am staying 2 miles South of RB/Espola and have driven by a few times last night and today (10/23). No word from the police on-scene as to when people can return.
October 23rd, 2007 at 5:28 pm
Brian, does the site have a list of addresses? Thx.
October 23rd, 2007 at 5:32 pm
Haven’t seen a list yet, but it is supposed to have a more compiled list of those houses that have been burned down. I got this info from another friend who grew up in Westwood with me. He wasn’t sure what time the list would come out, but he saw on the news that it would be published on this site sometime today. In the meantime, there are a few other unconfirmed lists of addresses floating around. you can find one on the CBS 8 website.
October 23rd, 2007 at 5:34 pm
some news station published a list of RB addresses: I mapped them (1 pin per street - click on the pin to see house numbers) I used to live on Matinal Cir so I am thinking of my neighborhood!
prayers,
Kate
Palatine, IL
October 23rd, 2007 at 5:49 pm
Here’s a press release about RB:
http://www.sandiego.gov/mayor/pdf/071023a.pdf
October 23rd, 2007 at 5:50 pm
apparently this info has been given several times - but I hope the map helps!
October 23rd, 2007 at 6:02 pm
I live in that 10800 section on Poblado Road in La Terraza. Does anyone have any information. I have a bad feeling that my building was affected.
October 23rd, 2007 at 6:05 pm
This is my brother home the address is 18255 Hadden Hall
ct. Robbie & Deb Kutner’s house.. God Bless you all!!
Everyone in Glen Cove ,NY is sending prayers…to you
October 23rd, 2007 at 6:17 pm
Does anyone know anything about the houses in the Bridlewood neighborhood of Poway? My sister lives in the non-gated part of Bridlewood, they had to evacuate yesterday, as of this morning my brother in law went back to get some essentials (had 5 minutes) and the house was still standing, but I haven’t talked to my parents since this morning and I’m worried.
October 23rd, 2007 at 6:19 pm
My mother lives at 17264 Caminito Canasto and her answering machine is picking up. Any news on the townhouses East of Westwood Club?
October 23rd, 2007 at 6:25 pm
Does anyone know about the Vezelay area - St. Etienne Lane? Can’t find any any info on this area. Answer phone doesn’t pick up but it may be circuits busy? There’s a partial list of addresses burned in RB on http://www.cbs8.com
October 23rd, 2007 at 6:26 pm
Does anyone know the status of Vezelay? These homes are between Montelena and The Trails. Thanks!
October 23rd, 2007 at 6:27 pm
Brian -
Will the police escort get us over to Montelena off Pomerado or is it just for Westwood area?
And…
Thank you so much for all the information you’ve been able to supply.
October 23rd, 2007 at 6:33 pm
the link to the list of homes that are destroyed is on poways website. its not complete i dont think but it has quite a few addresses on it.
October 23rd, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Here is a list that is much more comprehensive. Don’t know how “official” it is.
http://forum.signonsandiego.com/showthread.php?t=79173&page=33
October 23rd, 2007 at 6:37 pm
Just got off the phone with the RB Baptist church secretary, and the church has major damage to the upper level, though the structure is still there. The Temps are fine, and church will be meeting in the lower chapel, at 9:00 am and 10:30 am.
October 23rd, 2007 at 6:39 pm
My inlaws are in a hotel in La Mesa trying to get word about their home on Monticook Ct. just off Smokesignal. Does anyone have any word on (11318) Monticook Ct.? Thanks-
October 23rd, 2007 at 6:46 pm
COLETTE OR ANYONE on or near Cabela/Luz Place: Does anyone know the status of 17561 Cabela Dr.? I grew up in that house until 13 before moving to Lancashire Way (that was completely wiped out yesterday). It was right near that intersection of Cabela and Luz Pl. I hope at least one of my childhood homes survived this disaster. Anyone with info yahoo id is brettinlj and email brettinlj at yahoo dot com.
October 23rd, 2007 at 6:51 pm
http://genesis.sannet.gov/infospc/templates/cd5/index.jsp
THIS IS THE LIST OF DESTROYED HOMES IN RANCHO BERNARDO. Hope this helps you all out.
It is very confusing as well. Don’t know if “between 12xxx and 13xxx” means all the houses in between these adresses are gone or all the house including these addresses are gone. If anyone can clear this up would be greatful. Still the list is harrowing.
October 23rd, 2007 at 6:59 pm
long link snipped, already posted 6 times
October 23rd, 2007 at 7:01 pm
Anyone have a list of addresses on Aguqmiel that were destroyed? I would like to know if my Grandparents place is stiil there.
Thank you, good luck and all God’s blessings,
Senu!
October 23rd, 2007 at 7:13 pm
My parents went today (Tues Oct 23) to look at our house and its ok. We live across from the Ranch Bernardo High School (Caminito Corriente). I hope others have the same luck.
October 23rd, 2007 at 7:20 pm
I have the list of addresses from the sandiego.gov site
October 23rd, 2007 at 7:23 pm
Senu
on Agumiel:
18028
17998
17988
17978
17967
17968
17961
17960
17952
17955
17946
17947
17942
17938
17941
17913
17905
17881
17873
17865
17841
17838
17825
17814
17794
17786
17778
October 23rd, 2007 at 7:37 pm
It breaks my heart to see everyone wondering what has happened to their homes….all I can say is I’m so sorry to anyone who has been affected mentally, emotionally, physically. I’ve been hoping for miracles all around. For those of you trying to access the list of destroyed homes in RB and can’t find it…
1. Go to http://www.sandiego.gov (might take awhile since lots of people are trying to get on)
2. Where it says “Elected Officials”(right side of page), click on “City Council”
3. Click on “District 5″
4. Click on “List of Destroyed Homes”
I hope resolution, good or bad, brings some peace. I think my family might have lucked out for now, but my heart really goes out to everyone wondering, regretting, praying, etc. I will continue to think positive thoughts for all of you and your families.
XO
October 23rd, 2007 at 7:43 pm
This link gives a list of homes in Rancho Bernardo by street address that were listed as destroyed. The list was posted around 4:20 today 10/23. I don’t know if it is accurate, you can probably contact the website to verify the content:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389×2120091 -
October 23rd, 2007 at 8:10 pm
RE: Bernardo Vista Del Lago. This is housing and condo complex at the southeast corner of Pomerado and I-15. My husband was able to get into our home Today with a police escort. He said that all homes and condos/townhouses in the complex looked ok. He was able to get into our home. We live on Caminito Pasadero. He saiid we had smoke smell in the house and no power, but othr than that everything fine. Some burned power poles in the complex, but did not see any fire damage as far as he could tell. However, the police office did not drive through the whole complex, just into our street using the east gate. My husband did say that Montelena looked very bad and so did Escala Road and Duenda on the west side of the 15 was in very bad shape. That is all I know. I hope that helps someone out there looking for inf. Stay safe and God Bless all of you fellow San Diegans out there.
October 23rd, 2007 at 8:16 pm
Anyone have information on Greens East area? Frondoso/Bodega
Thank you….
October 23rd, 2007 at 8:18 pm
I just called my neighbor’s phone (we have no land line) at Bernardo Pines condos (on Caminito Ronaldo, next to the 15) and the answering machine picked up, so hopefully that’s good news. The uncertainty though is terrible.
Much appreciation to everyone helping out and to Councilman Brian Maienchein.
October 23rd, 2007 at 8:19 pm
The list of homes burned in Rancho Bernardo is in this other post:
http://hitsusa.com/blog/222/brian-maienschein-rancho-bernardo-homes-lost/
October 23rd, 2007 at 8:24 pm
Here is another list of houses damaged and destroyed.
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/14407755/detail.html?dl_trayclick
October 23rd, 2007 at 8:24 pm
RE: Bernardo Vista Del Lago: Also just found out that there were three homes inside this complex that were destroyed. I am not sure about the validity of the person who put it on the internet, but the addresses reported were all on Caminito Pasadero, Houses #73, #150 148. Please double check this. I do not know first hand if that information is correct or not. Please key in ‘homes destroyed in rancho bernardo’ using google and you should see a site calling itself, “official listing of homes destroyed in Rancho Bernardo. Again, I have no first hand info. I just know my husband was in the complex today and he while he did not get to go through the whole complex, he said our townhouse (on Caminito Pasadero) and all that he could see were safe. He did not go into the Chaumiere area which is where these three homes are located. So please if you live in chaumiere, continue tyring to find out. Thanks, and God bless.
October 23rd, 2007 at 8:29 pm
the list is now up on nbcsandiego.com for the houses in RB Ours looks good so far at 18868 Bernardo Trails dr
Good Luck
Jim
October 23rd, 2007 at 8:40 pm
This is the list of damaged homes in RB from the city web site:
snipped - already posted multiple times
October 23rd, 2007 at 8:49 pm
I have tried to look through as many lists as possible of destroyed/damaged homes but haven’t found any listings for Utopia Rd (On south side of Rancho Bernardo & Country Club golf courses). Does anyone have comformation that this area may have been spared? My heart goes out to all of you that have homes and or relatives in San Diego right now!
October 23rd, 2007 at 9:27 pm
Matinal Circle?
My brother & family live at 11322 Matinal Circle. The News8 website is reporting damaged homes at 10667 and 14342 Matinal Circle (invalid address). However, the Maienschein list doesn’t include any Matinal Circle addresses. Has anyone been in the neighborhood? How do things look south of Matinal Road? Thx.
October 23rd, 2007 at 9:54 pm
Does anyone know how to find the list of destroyed homes in poway? I live on Counry Day Rd off of Espola.
October 23rd, 2007 at 10:08 pm
Thank you so much to deborah (posts 123 & 128)…for the information on Caminito Pasadero (which is where our place is too - one of the town houses). We’re in Japan right now, and this news has just been worrying me sick the last couple of days.
I’m just not sure if fires are still burning in the area, or whether the worst has already passed through?
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you are going through this, and I hope those of you currently in the area continue to stay safe.
October 23rd, 2007 at 10:24 pm
Alexis-Google San Diego, District 5, it lists many maore homes that have burned than the channel 8 one.
I found out there are homes burnt in the Trails, and nearby there.
October 23rd, 2007 at 10:26 pm
…my bad, I see what may be the same link listed above…luck to you all.
October 23rd, 2007 at 10:56 pm
I am interested in the Casa de Las Campanas complex. Does anyone know how it is faring? I have an elderly relative there.
October 23rd, 2007 at 11:59 pm
What is the status of the La Terraza Comlex? How many units were damaged? Is there still risk of more fires?
October 24th, 2007 at 12:14 am
Any news on when we can get back into Vista del Lago?
October 24th, 2007 at 12:14 am
Deborah, a big thanks from me too for the info regarding Vista Del Lago. My condo is in Morada on Caminito Pasadero and I have been in China for 4 weeks with little info and will be here another month still. Information regarding any change is greatly appreciated.
October 24th, 2007 at 12:33 am
Here is a link that has a list of homes that have been destroyed. I know a lot of people are looking for details on their homes. I hope this helps someone! I live on Cabela Drive and Found out that our house is INTACT today!
God Bless!
Snipped - Links been posted six times already…
October 24th, 2007 at 12:43 am
I copy pasted this for you all…….
I hope this will help
**This list was compiled by the Office of Councilmember Brian Maienschein and is
not an official listing of all structures lost. We will continue to update this list as
more information becomes available.
Snipped the very lengthy list as there is a link to this same information in the post already.
October 24th, 2007 at 1:25 am
East of town houses in Rancho Bernardo are fine. I leave in Caminito Canasto and it is okay. Anyone know if they are going to open it up to everyone or open the east side up? Any info is appreciated
October 24th, 2007 at 1:33 am
Everyone, this is a great list to see if your homes are still there.
good Luck
October 24th, 2007 at 1:41 am
Just want to confirm some of the information already posted & add new info.
If you go to the Holiday Inn on Rancho Bernardo Drive, the police will personally escort you (or drive you) to your house. You must have government photo ID to prove you live there. They will not ask if you are going to get medicine (although this might be the “official” line). They will wait for you while you go into your house for a few minutes to check things out.
I went to Cedilla Place (my grandma’s house) in Oaks North. From the intersection of Rancho Bernardo Rd & Pomerado Rd (the “checkpoint” at which the National Guard will not let you go any further North), I drove North on Pomerado Drive & made a right on Paseo Del Verano; left on Cumana Terrace; right on Cedilla Place. The homes within Oaks North along my drive - and even the houses on the hill to the East (off Valle Verde Dr) - are completely UNTOUCHED. There are tree branches and trees that have been blown down, but NO FIRE DAMAGE. My grandma’s house has a smoky smell, but other than that - it’s as if nothing happened.
I too heard that my grandma’s Government Representative would have a list of all burned houses on his website.
Where I DID see fire damage was along I-15 (the saddle ridge with the cross on it was burnt, for instance). 95% + of the homes I saw along I-15 south of Escondido were just fine. I only saw one home south of the Pomerado Rd. exit along I-15 that was burnt.
Rancho Bernardo Community Park (including dog park) on W Bernardo Dr was just fine - untouched. Couldn’t believe it. The retirement center directly across the street from the Community Park was just fine too - thank god!
I believe the Sheriff’s office for San Diego County has a list of mandatory evacuations - and LIFTED evacuations. I called them and they told me Poway’s mandatory evac had been lifted. They did not know that at least part of RB’s mandatory evac had been lifted, however. So their information may be slow.
The best thing to do is get on the ground and go see for yourself.
Hope this helps some of you. And God Bless.
October 24th, 2007 at 1:49 am
I want to put some of your minds at ease. While I wondered whether my grandma’s house was OK, I was also worried before it possibly catching on fire later today/tomorrow even if it was still standing.
Let me put your minds at ease.
When I visited RB today at 3:30 PM, there were ZERO current fires in Rancho Bernardo. No smoke, no nothing. It was actually clear, sunny skies… amazing how different it was from 24 hours previously. It would be VERY easy for helicopters / satellites to photograph / check up on RB from the sky too.
Plus, there are TONS of police officers and National Guard troops (camoflauge & machine guns) along the entrances to bad neighborhoods. Also, police officers are driving around within the neighborhoods regularly. So even if something somehow did happen to catch fire (not sure HOW that might possibly happen given the “stable state” I saw today), I’m absolutely positive the police would immediately recognize the fire and get the fire department there asap.
I did happen to notice a bunch of fire trucks and police cars having their “base” at the Community Park; so they would be ready to spring into action if needed.
Also: little to no wind today in RB during the afternoon. GREAT signs!
Hope this helps.
October 24th, 2007 at 4:07 am
RETURNED TO LA TERRAZA
I live in 10974, and it was untouched by the fire. The unit across the garage alley (don’t know the number) was burned out. The top floor anyway. Everything is wet. I only had a couple of minutes and didn’t want to waste the police’s time.
I called the office and I guess the calls there are being rerouted somewhere. The girl who answered the phone knows nothing (then why answer the phone?). I relayed the info about my building, but I don’t believe she took down the info.
Nevertheless, La Terraza residents, call with any info or unit numbers, they can be a big help with those who have no idea. Like my downstairs neighbor, a Marine on deployment.
Westwood Elementary is okay.
October 24th, 2007 at 6:09 am
wondering about new apts in 4s ranch area
anyone know about the rancho del norte apts near chili’s ralphs and all that new stuff?
I looked on google maps and all I can see from the satellite is a gray vacant lot :[
doesnt look very promising but I just want to know for sure.
October 24th, 2007 at 9:51 am
Matinal Circle Update
I finally got through to my brother’s answering machine at 11322 Matinal Circle (south of Matinal Road). So at least the kitchen counter is still standing. The phone had not even been ringing for the previous 48 hours. I had been getting an immediate recording of “your call cannot go through at this time.” My brother drove to Westwood last night and the National Guard would not escort him to his home. I saw the fire chief being interviewed this morning on CNN. He said residents would not be able to reinhabit the neighborhood until water, utilities and debris from the street can be addressed. He also said that the National Guard would escort residents to their homes for five minutes. Maybe there was a personnel shortage last night and escorts had to be temporarily suspended. My brother said he did see smoke coming from several parts of the community as he drove past on I-15. Please pass along any news from the Matinal Circle neighborhood. Thx. Matt (mrc316@gmail.com)
October 24th, 2007 at 10:18 am
Matt…I heard that they weren’t letting residents in at night due to the dangers of walking around the debris in the dark. Tell your brother to try again today. My sister got into my parents home yesterday with no problems. They were telling people that they would only escort those who needed medication, but when she got up there, they didn’t ask her why she was going to the house…they just escorted her. Also, one writer earlier said that Westwood was in a “stable state”, but that doesn’t mean that the neighborhoods are completely safe. Firefighters are still stopping by the houses that burned down and dousing the ashes with flames every so often. The ashes are still smoldering, so the possibility of flare ups are still present. I wouldn’t expect to be able to return home for a few days at a minimum, so you probably want to get some temporary housing arrangements taken care of soon. One last rumor from the fire department…one firefighter (don’t know what department or position) mentioned that they don’t expect to have the fire under control until at least Nov 1st. Let’s pray that the weather helps and these men and women can provide us with more heroics quickly and safely.
October 24th, 2007 at 10:51 am
I live at la terraza too and i found some pictures and videos that may help others figure out if their buildings are still intact. I live in 10986 and theres no confirmation either way on that building. I can’t put the pictures up here, but email me at princessbia001@yahoo.com and i’ll send you the files. if you have facebook, my name is Bianca Muller and i have the pictures posted in my photo albums. feel free to contact me either way.
Video from outside: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifyCITiTRQU
Video from inside of firefighters fighting: http://video.nbcsandiego.com/player/?id=170306
October 24th, 2007 at 11:17 am
I just called La Terraza, they picked right up, and “know nothing” I basically did this to see if they would rely the infomation I had left yesterday.
Tenants, we can only depend on each other.
October 24th, 2007 at 12:25 pm
I live in Bernardo Pines on Caminito Pinero @ 17985 I have not seen Caminito Pinero or Caminito Reynaldo posted on the list of addresses. I have also called my home phone and my answer machine has been picking up so that is a good sign.
October 24th, 2007 at 1:08 pm
Does anyone know about Maranatha Christian School on Camino del Norte/Camino Del Sur? Photos from the 22nd show the school standing with blackened ground nearby, but I’m worried that wind changed, etc and sent it back into the school. Any info would be great.
October 24th, 2007 at 1:51 pm
A significantly more complete list of homes lost in RB is posted at (edited by hitsusa admin because that same link has been posted 6 times already).
HitsUSA admin says: The link below is to the most complete list I have seen. It covers all of San Diego county including Rancho Bernardo.
http://tinyurl.com/2xtmh3
October 24th, 2007 at 1:54 pm
We live on Chieftain Ct. and our answering machine is now picking up. Previously, I also got the “your call cannot be completed at this time” message. So, electricity is back on. Has anyone made it into the Meridian area?
October 24th, 2007 at 3:44 pm
Can someone give a street map showing the affected areas? Something that gives a visual of the street names and addresses? I dont know where all these streets listed are, but with a street map I can understand better. My friend of 35 years lives in Rancho Bernardo and I cant reach her.
October 24th, 2007 at 5:40 pm
If you go to http://www.nbcsandiego.com, they have a slideshow of houses that burned down in Rancho Bernardo (most are in the Westwood area). I can recognize the portions of the following streets:
Luz Place
Cabela Road
Duenda Road
Aliento Court
Escoba Place
Corazon Place
What I believe is La Terraza
Parts of The Trails
There are a few streets that I don’t immediately recognize. There are 24 pics from a hKNSD helo that flew overhead to show some of the damage. Check it out if you still don’t know the exacts about your place or haven’t seen it yet. The slideshow is called the Rancho Bernardo Damage Tour.
October 24th, 2007 at 6:29 pm
At that same website http://www.nbcsandiego.com, click on Fire Maps - 10/24 and scroll to Map 10. It gives a general but very good visual image of the street affected on a detailed map.
October 24th, 2007 at 11:26 pm
I have no info whatsoever, sorry to say. except that i know i have family who lives in rancho bernardo and evacuated i don’t know when, just becasue of the smoke. i have not heard from them so i do now know about fires in that are. i can tell u they went to LA staying with family there and i have been trying to find out about fire damage in the area. anyone with any more info on the area, thanks so much
October 25th, 2007 at 1:02 pm
I just heard on KNSD that another house burned down this morning in Rancho Bernardo from smoldering embers. Firefighters were able to get some pictures off the walls, but were unable to save the house. Anyone have any info on where this house exactly is?
October 25th, 2007 at 1:33 pm
Brian - Have you gone home? We live in Montelena and haven’t been able to return. We heard from friends this morning that they may be letting us return after the President leaves the area. Have you heard anything?
October 25th, 2007 at 1:35 pm
Most recent list of RB closure: http://www.sandiego.gov/mayor/pdf/071024rbclosures.pdf
Vista del lago is still closed, even though 4 homes have been affected. I hope that the utilities and cable lines will be active when we are allowed to return, but I suspect that is not the case.
Does anyone have more/better info on Vista del Lago???
-Dan
October 25th, 2007 at 2:14 pm
I haven’t been home in awhile. I’m up in Seattle and getting my info from talking to friends and family in SD. My parents have lived on Luz Place for 31 years and my sister was able to go in our house the other day for 5 mintues and said all looked well. I just heard something on KGTV about certain areas being able to go back to RB, but not to La Terraza. I didn’t get the specifics on what areas you could go back to, but look into it.
October 25th, 2007 at 2:19 pm
Tracy-Any news on your house?
October 25th, 2007 at 2:23 pm
our parents live on Plaza Marlena (off Paseo Del Verrano) and the house is fine as far as we can tell. They tried to get there yesterday but traffic was messy so they said to heck with it.
If you go to http://www.cbs8.com and click on the homes destroyed link the street names are actually linked to a google map and you can zoom in/out and figure out if you have relatives or a house in the area and it gives you a better idea of what’s gone/still standing. Hope this helps.
You’re all in our prayers up here in the rainy NW and we’re wishing we could bottle up this rain and send it your way. Stay strong!
October 25th, 2007 at 4:17 pm
They lifted the barricades in Westwood and my parents got back in with all the power. Sounds like everywhere else should be good to go soon if not now.
October 25th, 2007 at 8:12 pm
Returned to Via Alta Mirasol. 2 homes were burned on Mirasol from my visual observation. Everything else in the area seems fine but we have no power. Does anyone know when power will be restored?
October 27th, 2007 at 2:43 am
Hi,
I’ve just begun a wikispace on the 2007 fires. Please add to it if you can. Thanks.
October 27th, 2007 at 2:45 am
http://firestorm07.wikispaces.com/
October 27th, 2007 at 10:53 am
Can anyone please confirm whether or not there is power in Vista del Lago?
Thanks!
November 16th, 2007 at 2:38 pm
Recently, Interactivate, Inc. announced the launch of “Share to Care.” Share to Care is a new social networking website at http://www.sdfirerebuild.com designed to facilitate communications and provide resources for recovery from the recent San Diego and Southern California wildfires of October 2007.
Social networks are playing an increasingly important role during and in the aftermath of disasters. This is our way of contributing to the community and the recovery effort by offering a non-commercial forum where people can share their stories and find support in the rebuilding effort.
Everyone is welcome to participate. Even if you weren’t a victim of the fires, you probably know someone who was or have a personal experience to relate; the site is open to the public and includes links to community and government resources. If you know of a valuable resource, we encourage you to post it.
I hope that you will find this site useful. You’re welcome to post anything about rebuilding workshops, clean-up information, lot swaps or similar services, or other offers that may benefit the San Diego community affected by the fires.
http://www.sdfirerebuild.com
All the best to you . . .