featherstar16 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

It was horrifying. . . it was like hell on earth that morning -- literally.

VideoFanatic02 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I'm so sorry about the loss of your home. I too live in San Diego and while we were not evacuated during the Witch fire, it was still scary. The fire never hit my area, but I was afraid it would. I live in San Carlos. During the Cedar Fire we did have to evacuate, but luckily my area did not burn. I can only imagine how scared you were during the Witch fire. They should have given you some prior notice, it's absurd that they didn't.

wnuvision (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Just to set the record straight, we had NO notice! These are my neighbors across the street (we both lost our homes) who called us upon waking up and seeing the fire rushing over their backyard fence! There were no firemen (they were all down on Pomerado Road), 107 mph winds, embers burning our skins and literally 7 - 10 minutes (maybe) to get out. We are all very lucky to be alive. I followed the news all night - when evacuation was given, the fire was already on us..........

TheMiseryChildren (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Yea, I live right by you man.. Pomerado Rd. That was one fucked up fire.. My house is ok, but a couple of my friends houses burned down..

epueman (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I lost my fire in Montelena. RB people need to be grateful they got out alive. STOP blaming the firefigthter and the police....nobody knew when or where the fire was originated behind RB...so be grateful and stop acting as spoiled brats.

jeffnmo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

By the way, most firefighters were across the freeway, trying to save 500 elderly in a convelescent home. Our firefighting services are severly underequiped and I would gladly sacrifice my home to make sure the life of another was not taken.

jeffnmo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

FYI - This is the Smith Family evacuating after waking up 10 minutes before. Both boys are fine and we are happily living in the neighborhood again. Looking forward to the rebuilding process and making it better! Remember one thing, this was a close call for us but we did get out with the most important things of all, our two sons! It is only stuff and that can be replaced, lives cannot. J. Smith

emoore6 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I live at the base of the cross...we ran for our lives...glad you made it out...

aramos385944 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Huh? You're profile country says "Belieze" (sp?). Where do you live in San Diego?

renegadesoffunk (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

this was the freakiest day of my life, waking up at 3 A.M. by the reverse 911, and looking at the huge red glow to the north. I will never forget it.