The Magical Holiday Calendar for 2022 is an exciting event that brings together people from all walks of life to celebrate the joy and wonder of the holiday season. This calendar is filled with enchanting experiences and magical moments that will make your holiday season truly unforgettable. Starting on December 1st, the calendar kicks off with a grand opening ceremony that sets the tone for the rest of the month. The ceremony includes a dazzling light display, live music performances, and a visit from Santa Claus himself. **The main idea is the grand opening ceremony.** Throughout the month, the Magical Holiday Calendar offers a wide range of activities and events for everyone to enjoy.
General Information
The Witch Creek Fire broke out shortly after noon on Sunday, October 21, 2007, near Ramona. The fire, aided by strong Santa Ana winds and plenty of extremely dry fuel, spread quickly and reached the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District boundaries at approximately 1:30 a.m. on October 22 and the entire population of the District was evacuated at 10:30 that morning. Rancho Santa Fe firefighters, with the help of strike teams from Northern California as well as other local agencies, spent several days fighting active fire and providing structure protection throughout the District, achieving full containment on October 24. Residents were allowed back in their homes shortly before noon on Friday, October 26, after Fire District and Sheriff's Department officials confirmed the area was clear of spot fires and road obstacles.
Quick Statistics (from within the Fire District boundaries)
- Approximately 6,000 acres burned
- 61 homes/outbuildings destroyed
- 23 homes/outbuildings damaged
- 21,000 evacuated
- No significant injuries or deaths
Damage Assessment
The following is a list of structures that were damaged or destroyed by the fire. If you believe there is an error on the list, please contact the Fire District, 858-756-5971.
There are NO structure losses within the communities of:
- 4S Ranch (tracts)
- The Bridges
- Cielo
- The Crosby
- Mount Israel
Maps
Progression Map
Preliminary Damage Assessment Map (Rancho Santa Fe only)
California Witch and Guejito WUI Fires 2007
The October 2007 California wildfires were a series of wildfires that began burning across Southern California on October 20, 2007. At least 1,500 homes were destroyed and over 500,000 acres of land burned from Santa Barbara County to the U.S.–Mexico border.
Of all the fires, the two biggest were located in San Diego County. The largest, the Witch (Creek) Fire, burned areas north and northeast of San Diego. The fire started in Witch Creek Canyon near Santa Ysabel and quickly spread to San Diego Country Estates, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, Poway and Escondido. Locals in the San Pasqual Valley area reported wind gusts of over 100 mph (160 km/h). From there the fire jumped over Interstate 15 and continued west, causing significant damage in Lake Hodges, Del Dios and Rancho Santa Fe. Strong Santa Ana winds pushed the fires west towards the coast.
The NIST Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Team was invited by CAL FIRE to collect post incident data from the California October 2007 fires. Early on, the NIST WUI Team initiated a case study within the Witch Fire perimeter. The case study is focused on The Trails development at Rancho Bernardo, north of the City of San Diego. There were 274 homes in The Trails, with 245 within the fire perimeter 74 homes were completely destroyed and 16 were partly damaged. Field measurements included structure particulars, specifically roof type, proximity of combustibles to the structure, and damage to wildland and residential vegetation. Documentation included over 11 000 pictures.
The paper, "A Case Study of a Community Affected by the Witch and Guejito Fires," addresses the event timeline reconstruction and general fire behavior observations.
2007 witch creek fire
By that evening, Ramona residents were issued a mandatory evacuation order from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, as the now-named Witch fire quickly spread in the town’s direction.
It was the second-largest wildfire of the 2007 California wildfire season, burning 197,990 acres, destroying 1,650 structures, and claiming the lives of two civilians.
Residents who evacuated ahead of the fire were not permitted to return to town until the evening of Thursday, Oct. 25. Those who tried to return sooner, after the fire threat had passed, were met by authorities and turned back unless they had a compelling reason, such as a need for medication.
Though the town was no longer in danger from the fire by Tuesday, Oct. 23, the reason given for not allowing residents to return was the fact that Ramona Municipal Water District was unable to supply running water. Water service was restored two days after the town was reopened to residents.
Residents who stayed in Ramona despite the evacuation order and those who returned later in the week will remember a community that came together, and the nonprofit and governmental entities that were on hand to offer support in the immediate aftermath of the disaster — and in the months that followed.
Cal Fire issued updates about the fire as events were taking place, and information about the Poomacha fire that later combined with the Witch fire was also included.
The official timeline, reprinted below, begins Sunday, Oct. 21, and ends Tuesday, Oct. 30, when the Witch fire was 97 percent contained.
** Throughout the month, the Magical Holiday Calendar offers a wide range of activities and events for everyone to enjoy. From ice skating in a winter wonderland to enchanting storytelling sessions, there is something for everyone. **The main idea is the variety of activities and events.
** One of the highlights of the calendar is the daily surprise gifts. Each day, a different gift is hidden somewhere in the town, and people are encouraged to follow clues to find it. These surprise gifts can be anything from small trinkets to special experiences like a ride in a hot air balloon. **The main idea is the daily surprise gifts.** In addition to the surprise gifts, there are also special performances and shows that take place throughout the month. From magical illusionists to captivating dance performances, these shows are sure to leave you in awe. **The main idea is the special performances and shows.** To make the holiday season even more special, the calendar also includes opportunities for charitable giving. Whether it's donating toys to children in need or volunteering at a local shelter, these acts of kindness help spread the holiday spirit and bring joy to those who need it most. **The main idea is the opportunities for charitable giving.** Overall, the Magical Holiday Calendar for 2022 promises to be a truly enchanting experience. It brings together the magic of the holiday season with exciting events, activities, and performances for everyone to enjoy. So mark your calendars and get ready to make some unforgettable memories this holiday season. **The main idea is the overall enchanting experience of the calendar.**.
Reviews for "Find Inspiration for Your Holiday Decorations with the Magical Holiday Calendar 2022"
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