bsman
b00b
glad they saved Lick Observatory. Don’t worry too much about Big Basin; those old growth redwoods have weathered lots of fires before.
California Burning again
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glad they saved Lick Observatory. Don’t worry too much about Big Basin; those old growth redwoods have weathered lots of fires before.
bsman
b00b
I’ve never known anybody else to so enthusiastically double down on stupidity...
PunkKitty
The fates already f'ked me sideways
Yeah. He's a moron. I can't say much more since this isn't the political forum.
sunvalleylaw
Yep.
That is really a bummer. Mojo to all of you. Also, mojo to all of us. Unfortunately, the winds are such that the CA smoke, and some from OR and WA is all collecting over here for the last couple days, and will stay until the weather pattern changes. So, no biking for me. We can hardly see 5 miles right now.
nuke_diver
Riding Solo
Yeah I know but some of those areas haven't burned in centuries apparently. Some of the experts weren't sure since the fires were very hot
Not again?
bsman
b00b
Man, I hope that turns out to be wrong. I know the Big Basin visitors center has already burned down. :(
nuke_diver
Riding Solo
I heard all the buildings in BBSP are gone. I hope I'm wrong too. I know a bunch of people that live in that area too. No idea if they are ok right now
sunvalleylaw
Yep.
sucky suckfest. I love the old trees and forest. Sadly, it feels as though they are passing away.
nuke_diver
Riding Solo
some potential sad pictures
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/california-iconic-giant-redwood-trees-015056719.html
Tom Tapp
August 21, 2020, 6:50 PM PDT
An ancient stand of the world’s tallest trees has fallen victim to California’s raging wildfires. The CZU and SCU complex fires near Santa Cruz have ravaged Big Basin State Park. Big Basin is California’s oldest state park and home to the largest continuous stand of ancient coast redwoods south of San Francisco.
Some of the giant redwoods there are more than 50 feet around and as tall as the Statue of Liberty. At 1,000 to 1,800 years old, some may predate the Roman Empire.
More from Deadline
Ethan Barron, a business/tech reporter at the Mercury News in San Jose, CA, posted photos to his Twitter account today showing the devistation the fire has caused among the majestic trees.
The CZU and SCU complex fires have blackened 229,000 acres thus far, making it the 7th largest fire in the state’s history. Despite over 1,000 fire personnel working for the past 3 days, the blazes remain zero percent contained.
Redwood trees are fire-adapted, so the fact that they have burnt does not mean the end of them. Big Basin, in particular, has benefited from the longest, continuous program of prescribed burning anywhere in the state since the purposeful burning done by indigenous people. In 1904, Big Basin was ablaze and, at the time, the New York Times said the forest “seems doomed for destruction.” But Big Basin recovered.
In fact, anything that’s been around this state for centuries has probably survived its share of wildfires. But the twin threats of human encroachment and climate change are profound added stressors. Only four percent of the state’s original redwood stands remain.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/california-iconic-giant-redwood-trees-015056719.html
Tom Tapp
August 21, 2020, 6:50 PM PDT
An ancient stand of the world’s tallest trees has fallen victim to California’s raging wildfires. The CZU and SCU complex fires near Santa Cruz have ravaged Big Basin State Park. Big Basin is California’s oldest state park and home to the largest continuous stand of ancient coast redwoods south of San Francisco.
Some of the giant redwoods there are more than 50 feet around and as tall as the Statue of Liberty. At 1,000 to 1,800 years old, some may predate the Roman Empire.
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Ethan Barron, a business/tech reporter at the Mercury News in San Jose, CA, posted photos to his Twitter account today showing the devistation the fire has caused among the majestic trees.
The CZU and SCU complex fires have blackened 229,000 acres thus far, making it the 7th largest fire in the state’s history. Despite over 1,000 fire personnel working for the past 3 days, the blazes remain zero percent contained.
Redwood trees are fire-adapted, so the fact that they have burnt does not mean the end of them. Big Basin, in particular, has benefited from the longest, continuous program of prescribed burning anywhere in the state since the purposeful burning done by indigenous people. In 1904, Big Basin was ablaze and, at the time, the New York Times said the forest “seems doomed for destruction.” But Big Basin recovered.
In fact, anything that’s been around this state for centuries has probably survived its share of wildfires. But the twin threats of human encroachment and climate change are profound added stressors. Only four percent of the state’s original redwood stands remain.
rickenvox
Animal Psychic
So the smoke from up north hasn’t made its way to LA yet. But I just drove up the coast this evening and the smoke was thick from Ventura/Santa Barbara all the way up to San Luis Obispo. For those not from California that’s hundreds of miles from the fires. Brought my bike but don’t think I’ll be riding it up here this weekend.
Oh well, guess I’ll have to visit Lightning Joe’s Guitar Heaven.
Oh well, guess I’ll have to visit Lightning Joe’s Guitar Heaven.
nuke_diver
Riding Solo
I rode yesterday and caught hell for it from the wife. In my defense the AQ was ok when I left and I never thought it was that bad. It actually was pretty good last night too up until early this morning but it really bad now. I guess the winds are a bit different. Hoping to go for a quick ride tomorrow but it doesn't look good right now. Currently the AQI (air quality index for those that don't know about it) is 240 here which is solidly very unhealthy
tiger roach
Urban Bovine Knievel
These fires are really bad, stay safe west coasters.
rickenvox
Animal Psychic
Yeah, air quality was bad here in Arroyo Grande today. I drove up over the grade to Atascadero and it was much worse. Saw a couple of cyclists out in San Luis Obispo, but still played it safe and didn’t ride up here today.
jp_nyc
Kick Henry Jackassowski
Someone didn’t pay attention in history class.
nuke_diver
Riding Solo
I rode this morning and it wasn't so bad but I kept it short and stayed out of the hills as they looked worse. Now however it is WAY worse, in the hazardous range (greater than 300 on the purpleair.com website. I think the winds are blowing directly from the CZU fire over us right now. Since it's only about 10 miles away it's going to be bad until the winds change or they get the fire out (which will likely be weeks rather than days
).Yeah I saw that too. He should have done a bit of research before posting that. I get the point though the trees are old
Before and after picture of the Visitors centre at Big Basin State Park.
nuke_diver
Riding Solo
More damage. Roaring Camp trains (tourist attraction that ran trains through the redwoods). From the person who took the pictures
Before
Now
Before
Now
sunvalleylaw
Yep.
I rode this morning and it wasn't so bad but I kept it short and stayed out of the hills as they looked worse. Now however it is WAY worse, in the hazardous range (greater than 300 on the purpleair.com website. I think the winds are blowing directly from the CZU fire over us right now. Since it's only about 10 miles away it's going to be bad until the winds change or they get the fire out (which will likely be weeks rather than days
Yeah I saw that too. He should have done a bit of research before posting that. I get the point though the trees are old
Before and after picture of the Visitors centre at Big Basin State Park.
I need the sad smiley. I love old park buildings such as that. :-(
bsman
b00b
More damage. Roaring Camp trains (tourist attraction that ran trains through the redwoods). From the person who took the pictures
Before
Now
Wow - when my daughter was in first grade, we went on a field trip to Scott's Valley and road the train. :(
I have had one friend in Boulder Creek who's at his sister's place in Sunnyvale, and I'm getting really concerned about my cousin and his family in Windsor (if the fire jumps 101 and/or the Napa fire burns over the summit.) My other cousin in Santa Rosa is probably safe (they live close to downtown), and my other cousin in Santa Rosa lost his house in Coffey Park the last time - just moved into his new house last summer. Shit's getting real. Makes me very happy we live in the valley and didn't follow my desires to move to the Santa Cruz mountains...
Denverdave
Resident Ragamuffin
The smoke out our way has been pretty bad. I have not been able to see the mountains at all this past weekend, nor today. And we are only a few miles away from them. All weekend it felt like there was a high overcast when it was cloudless outside. At least the big fire here is slowly getting contained - they are up to 44% containment. A few of the smaller ones are growing though.
nuke_diver
Riding Solo
No sign of 335clone since last week. According to the information here he's in Boulder Creek and they are certainly evacuated. Hopefully that's the only thing they have to deal with. I am wondering about some friends in Morgan Hill too since the SCU fire has portions of that under evacuation warnings and orders.
Smoke is really bad again today. I cannot see the foothills that are only about a mile from me right now. Had to sleep with the windows closed last night and likely tonight as the air is too bad. Small problems compared to those folks in the evacuation zones and of course the firefighters. They have been doing an incredible job. They have been able to get a foothold on the one in the mountains behind us thanks to their hard work and the fact that the weather has had mostly calm winds and higher humidities for them. And we didn't get any lightning here that was forecast
Smoke is really bad again today. I cannot see the foothills that are only about a mile from me right now. Had to sleep with the windows closed last night and likely tonight as the air is too bad. Small problems compared to those folks in the evacuation zones and of course the firefighters. They have been doing an incredible job. They have been able to get a foothold on the one in the mountains behind us thanks to their hard work and the fact that the weather has had mostly calm winds and higher humidities for them. And we didn't get any lightning here that was forecast