Fire Department Releases Report on Jesusita

I personally feel that the trails should remain single tracks. Widening of the trails by do-gooders over the years has lead to this type of situation, and having places like rattlesnake become far too wide, with sawing and removing sandstone rock obstructions from the creek beds. All in a designated wilderness area.

In the last few years, almost all of the big fires were human caused, seemingly most of our L.P. in Southern California.

Outrageous.

I bet they would have figured out who started this fire had if one of those Ventura firemen that were injured at my house had died. Thank you guys so much, I know guys tried; what happened up there was horrific, I'm sure.

As a former Mission Canyon resident, I have been utterly disappointed by the Fire and Police response and follow up to this situation. To block access to the canyon; before the evacuation was called, not even allowing us to retrieve anything including our pets and loved ones was ridiculous.

They let that fire burn for 24 hours before it exploded, due to the expected sundowners. I'd like to know why.

I'd also like to know why the press (Ray Ford) was allowed to report from my driveway for hours and I had to let EVERYTHING I OWNED BURN TO THE GROUND.

I would also like to know why KEYT reported recently that there was a "conflict of interest" in the investigation. This has not been addressed further, as far as I know. What could that have possible mean? Conspiracy theories come to mind...

Outrageous

Due to my lack of experiencing such a horror, losing everything including my precious critters, wildlife and familiar surroundings I can only try to fully comprehend the grief and disconcertion as explained by 1495Tunnel Rd. I hope these answers come quickly for all those grieving.

Tragic. Unbelievably tragic. One's heart aches for 1495 Tunnel Road, and for Mr. McDermott ,who along with losing his home, lost those precious ones with whom he started his days and who meant everything to him. Shame on those who cannot see beyond what this "conflict of interest" may be.

Amazing people doing impossible work.

In any disaster there will always be accusations and questions. I support a clear and open investigation that allows anyone to voice their opinion.

Even so, given a look at how other countries handle their disasters and disaster preparation, I am grateful for the stories we do not see written here, such as the whole town burns down, there is no fire department, no planes to dump water, and so on. I am thankful that our elected and appointed officials are committed to people and property as in too few other countries.

My condolences to the injured. I hope they receive the same good treatment given the veterans.

There were 4,000+ acres of US Forestry destroyed! There were 78 houses destroyed! There were 30,000 local residents who were evacuated under mandatory orders! Cause of that fire = Two 'well meaning' (sic.) environmentalists were (self appointed) on clearing hiking trails with illegal [kerosene powered] weed whackers! SOUNDS LIKE MULTIPLE FELONIES TO ME - especially since US FEMA provided NO funds - 'this was not an Act of God'! Well - CERTAINLY NOT!!!! SO where's the presumption of guilt in this case, Ms. DA?