This was a disaster before it even happened. First off, no one, including all of the media, said what started the fire. Not even, "we don't know, it's under investigation."
Second, every weather report for the last four days said it would be in the low 90's for the area. It ended up being 101 all day, with very gusty Santa Ana winds in the morning and afternoon. No winds were predicted, no 100 degree temps were predicted, and no red flag warning was given. And sure enough we had a close-call fire that sent thousands of people into a panic. Perhaps if a red flag condition was properly predicted, there may have been extra patrols out in that area and the fire could have been avoided. Very disappointing.
Jason in Saugus, CA
In a message dated 6/9/2019 9:22:03 PM Pacific Standard Time, californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com writes:
Six Flags Magic Mountain, Hurricane Harbor evacuated after brush fire erupts near theme parks
Sunday, June 9, 2019 4:42PMVALENCIA, Calif. (KABC) -- A brush fire erupted near Six Flags Magic Mountain Sunday, prompting evacuations and closure of the theme park as well as the neighboring Hurricane Harbor water park, officials said."I was working the gate and it got smokier and smokier," said park employee Richard Waldron. "It became a respiratory issue. There was ash falling around."
The fire broke out near The Old Road and Skyview Lane at about noon.
By late afternoon, it had grown to about 50 acres, but fire officials said they had contained the forward progress and brought it down to a two-alarm blaze.
Containment was estimated at 20% by around 4 p.m.
Large plumes of smoke were billowing in the area, created air-quality issues for visitors and particularly those with asthma.
Twelve people were transported to the hospital because of smoke and heat issues.
The offramp on the soutbound 5 Freeway at Magic Mountain Park was ordered closed for 90 minutes as firefighters battled the fire.L.A. County Fire later asked all guests to remain at the park as exit roads were temporarily closed. Exit roads were later opened shortly before 2 p.m. and the park was evacuated and closed for the day.Source: https://abc7.com/5339312/--
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