ISSUE: FIREWORKS
Remember: It was City Staff who did not want the Fireworks Ordinance to include No Firework Zones such as hills, and grass lands.
Let's hope that there are no houses lost or firefighters injured as they manage the fire caused by a "Safe and Sane Firework" apparently in the hands of Juveniles.
Who will pay for this "FUN" way to earn money for "Sports Teams"?
No this does not make the blogsters happy. Happy would have been the result if there had been better Governance in relationship to the Fireworks Ordinance. Happy would have been if the Boys did not have access to the fireworks.
If Fireworks are too dangerous for a Public Park that is flat and green and with no or very little brush, then what in the heck are they doing in town at all. Perhaps this lesson will be brought home this year, without the loss of a home, or a life, or limb. Enforcement of the rockets and illegals would be easier, if there were None that were allowed.
It is time to recognize that this UNSAFE decision has put your family and your home at risk. A risk the City would not assume on its own property.
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Channel 9 and 2
10:00 and 11:00 News
450-Acre Wildfire In Colton 25% Contained
(AP) COLTON, Calif. Firefighters are making progress against a wildfire that has burned 450 acres in the Colton area.
The blaze has forced the evacuation of 200 homes in a mobile home park in the Reche Canyon area.
San Bernardino County fire spokeswoman Tracey Martinez says evacuations were called at 6:35 p.m. and are expected to be lifted at 9 p.m. She says firefighters hit it with everything they had and fortunately the blaze is dying down. It's now 25 percent contained.
More than 250 firefighters are battling the blaze. The cause is under investigation.
Channel 11 News at 10:00 pm:
They reporter, reported evacuations, and that there is evidence that the fire was started by and "Safe and Sane" firework called "Pinnacle Pete". Two 14 to 15 year old boys wearing tee shirts were seen running from the area (Pico and Blue Mt. Road) at the time the fire started. At the time the report indicated that the fire had burned more than 200 acres.
The evacuated families were sheltered by the red cross and some were being allowed to return home.
Earlier Reports:
Firefighters Battle Colton Blaze
COLTON, July 6, 2006 - Firefighters spent Thursday afternoon fighting a tough blaze on the border of Colton and Grand Terrace in the Inland Empire. The blaze has burned at least 150 acres.
The fire worked through the small shrubs and dry grasses in the area. The steep and rocky terrain in the area created problems for firefighters battling the blaze. Firefighters battled the fire on the ground and in the air. Those firefighters had to deal with hot temperatures, which reached 92 degrees in the area.
The flames got close to a few homes in the area, but firefighters set up a defensive position and those homes were saved.
So far there are no reports of evacuations or any signs of property damage.
Channel 9 News at 10:00 pm:
Warns Fire Danger continues over the weekend. It will be in the 100's this weekend.
10:00 and 11:00 News
450-Acre Wildfire In Colton 25% Contained
(AP) COLTON, Calif. Firefighters are making progress against a wildfire that has burned 450 acres in the Colton area.
The blaze has forced the evacuation of 200 homes in a mobile home park in the Reche Canyon area.
San Bernardino County fire spokeswoman Tracey Martinez says evacuations were called at 6:35 p.m. and are expected to be lifted at 9 p.m. She says firefighters hit it with everything they had and fortunately the blaze is dying down. It's now 25 percent contained.
More than 250 firefighters are battling the blaze. The cause is under investigation.
Channel 11 News at 10:00 pm:
They reporter, reported evacuations, and that there is evidence that the fire was started by and "Safe and Sane" firework called "Pinnacle Pete". Two 14 to 15 year old boys wearing tee shirts were seen running from the area (Pico and Blue Mt. Road) at the time the fire started. At the time the report indicated that the fire had burned more than 200 acres.
The evacuated families were sheltered by the red cross and some were being allowed to return home.
Earlier Reports:
Firefighters Battle Colton Blaze
COLTON, July 6, 2006 - Firefighters spent Thursday afternoon fighting a tough blaze on the border of Colton and Grand Terrace in the Inland Empire. The blaze has burned at least 150 acres.
The fire worked through the small shrubs and dry grasses in the area. The steep and rocky terrain in the area created problems for firefighters battling the blaze. Firefighters battled the fire on the ground and in the air. Those firefighters had to deal with hot temperatures, which reached 92 degrees in the area.
The flames got close to a few homes in the area, but firefighters set up a defensive position and those homes were saved.
So far there are no reports of evacuations or any signs of property damage.
Channel 9 News at 10:00 pm:
Warns Fire Danger continues over the weekend. It will be in the 100's this weekend.
