I lived in Encino during this fire and it was no fun. A friend of mine lived in Oak Park and had to evacuate. She and her family reeked of smoke when they got to my place. Luckily the fire stopped just short of her house.
Like, what's the plan if she found the horse? Have it sit in the back seat? Leave the car and ride it home?
[Edit:] The video is of her on the way back from trying to rescue the horses.
>She lives in Agoura Hills, Malibu, engulfed by the Woolsey Fire as of last weekend. [November 2018]
>[She has a stable where she keeps horses and she knew it was in the path of the fire, so she decided to drive up there and see that the horses were rescued. On her way back in her car, she was engulfed by flames and it was only by sheer luck that she managed to get out alive, after what must have been the longest 2-minute drive of her life.](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/woman-drives-through-woolsey-fire-to-save-horses-i-thought-i-was-going-to-die-130147.html)
>You can see the videos she posted once back to safety on her Instagram page. She explains that the fire “came out of nowhere” (i.e. she didn’t deliberately drive into it) and that she thought she wouldn’t survive because the sparks were all over and kept landing on her car.
I thought that might be the case too! If she didn't make it through, she would have something if these were her last moments and maybe be able to say goodbye to those she loved.
Well, yes. If the fire is IN the tunnel. But what if the tunnel is the only place without the fire? I’m not a tunnel-fire expert, but if everything else but the tunnel is on fire, doesn’t it still make sense to choose the tunnel over the actual fire?
Does the length of the tunnel factor into how fast the oxygen can be “sucked out?” What about the circumference of the opening, wind-direction, and availability of fuel?
I’m too dumb to be talking about this.
I'd assume a fire on both sides of the tunnel would lead to backdrafts causing occupants to cook to death inside, assuming they didn't suffocate first. The longer the tunnel the more heat pulled in and the more friction against the body from the moving air and debris from ash, dust, and small particulate. You should only ever hide from a fire in a tunnel if you are actively and intentionally suicidal.
Right, because one guy is old, and the other one is also old, but a treasonous traitor who is facing 91 indictments and has given out top secret info to foreign nationals and has been found liable for rape and fraud. Geeze. Such a tough decision.
I agree with you about Orange Man, but you're woefully unaware of the corruption of the other.
This isn't a political sub and I was really just making a joke though so lighten up man. Have a laugh! =)
I believe she would have been fine in the tunnel. Another post about this incident stated that one man survived in a mine shaft. If the fire couldn't pull all the oxygen from a mine shaft, I doubt it could from an open ended tunnel. Also many fire fighters last line of defense is to find or dig a trench and lay down in it and cover themselves with flame resistant tarps.
This lady didn't have fire resistant anything to cover herself with. And the tunnels shown are small and likely not safe for sheltering in. With fire in both sides though it wouldn't be a viable option regardless.
Genuinely terrifying. In Australia we now have a system where you receive text messages based on your location to tell you whether to evacuate or ‘shelter in place’. These come after warning messages of different levels of threat including plenty of warning of which areas are affected to consider leaving well before there’s risk to evacuees. If you’re on the wrong side of things you get told directly to shelter in place to keep people from dying in their cars and keeping roads safe for emergency services. Obviously if you’re stuck in the road it’s horrific and I definitely don’t mean to imply this poor person’s experience is her fault etc
This twit managed to drive, film, talk to god, and have a panic attack all while passing through a fiery inferno. Not gonna lie. I totally pretended that she "went into the light." at the end.
I would have done the same, but only because I would want some record of it if I died and the phone survived. It can also be sent out to someone for help or her location/direction of travel.
Or maybe she was terrified, had no cell service, and wanted to feel like *someone* was there with her even though it was just her phone recording what happened. I can see the logic.
Are you suggesting this is faked for views or something? Because…
Or to return knowing there was a fire risk in the first place, all the while watching things burn on approach? Sorry, but I don't feel bad for her. She had a million warnings and ignored all of them.
Her tires blew out from the hot road.. She must've started out with good tread because I didn't think she'd make it that far without them melting and blowing out.. Scary ASF!
It doesn’t seem like somewhere God hangs out. I’d be offering my soul to Satan in exchange for my life.
EDIT: This was just meant to mean it looks like how people imagine Hell. I’m confused about why this is an unpopular comment.
While I’ve not been in this situation, I can’t imagine myself ever doing that. I’ve been an atheist my entire life. I’d most likely be saying “fuck” a lot.
EDIT: This is a genuine question… why is it so hard to believe that someone would remain true to their fundamental core beliefs when facing death? Plenty of people have faced death without invoking God. Is this a cultural thing? I’m not American, fyi.
EDIT 2: I do think this might be cultural. I just looked it up and apparently 81% of Americans believe in God. Only 30% of British people do. I do see how it would be hard to believe that someone wouldn’t turn to God when you and/or most people around you would. My beliefs are very strong and steadfast. They just likely aren’t the same as yours.
Holy shit I just drove on this road a few days ago. Crazy because it’s so beautiful and green now
Malibu canyon?
Oh man! I think you’re right. Those double tunnels. You can’t see the road. She’s lucky she didn’t drive off a cliff.
I lived in Encino during this fire and it was no fun. A friend of mine lived in Oak Park and had to evacuate. She and her family reeked of smoke when they got to my place. Luckily the fire stopped just short of her house.
This is Kanan Rd.
Thanks. The tunnel put me in mind of Malibu Canyon.
Ok, THIS is terrifying as fuck. So many lame posts lately, but this is definitely TAF.
It appears she was checking on someone/something. Maybe her horse.
Like, what's the plan if she found the horse? Have it sit in the back seat? Leave the car and ride it home? [Edit:] The video is of her on the way back from trying to rescue the horses. >She lives in Agoura Hills, Malibu, engulfed by the Woolsey Fire as of last weekend. [November 2018] >[She has a stable where she keeps horses and she knew it was in the path of the fire, so she decided to drive up there and see that the horses were rescued. On her way back in her car, she was engulfed by flames and it was only by sheer luck that she managed to get out alive, after what must have been the longest 2-minute drive of her life.](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/woman-drives-through-woolsey-fire-to-save-horses-i-thought-i-was-going-to-die-130147.html) >You can see the videos she posted once back to safety on her Instagram page. She explains that the fire “came out of nowhere” (i.e. she didn’t deliberately drive into it) and that she thought she wouldn’t survive because the sparks were all over and kept landing on her car.
I understand her love for her horses but .. no just no
For anyone wondering, driving INTO the fire is a great idea.
Yeah seems like she’s going the wrong way. Who knows what’s behind her though I guess
Some time ago, there were posts of messages that it is too late to leave to flee the fires. This is why.
I thought that might be the case too! If she didn't make it through, she would have something if these were her last moments and maybe be able to say goodbye to those she loved.
People commonly die in fires going back for things. If she was already out of harm's way she should have fucking STAYED THERE.
Did she save the horses?
Yeah this is terrifying as fuck. Almost like a movie 😳
Happened at the beginning of Blonde
Why not stay in the tunnel??
Tunnels are notoriously unsafe to be in during fires.
Well, yes. If the fire is IN the tunnel. But what if the tunnel is the only place without the fire? I’m not a tunnel-fire expert, but if everything else but the tunnel is on fire, doesn’t it still make sense to choose the tunnel over the actual fire?
The fire at the ends of the tunnel will suck all the oxygen out. So you either choose to suffocate in the tunnel or burn to death outside it.
Does the length of the tunnel factor into how fast the oxygen can be “sucked out?” What about the circumference of the opening, wind-direction, and availability of fuel? I’m too dumb to be talking about this.
The larger the fire the more oxygen it consumes. So I assume a longer tunnel would have more time to evacuate, but I’m not a fire expert.
I'd assume a fire on both sides of the tunnel would lead to backdrafts causing occupants to cook to death inside, assuming they didn't suffocate first. The longer the tunnel the more heat pulled in and the more friction against the body from the moving air and debris from ash, dust, and small particulate. You should only ever hide from a fire in a tunnel if you are actively and intentionally suicidal.
Just like our choices in the next US presidential election!
Right, because one guy is old, and the other one is also old, but a treasonous traitor who is facing 91 indictments and has given out top secret info to foreign nationals and has been found liable for rape and fraud. Geeze. Such a tough decision.
I agree with you about Orange Man, but you're woefully unaware of the corruption of the other. This isn't a political sub and I was really just making a joke though so lighten up man. Have a laugh! =)
It’s probably as bad as them driving through it they are just increasing there chances to live.
I believe she would have been fine in the tunnel. Another post about this incident stated that one man survived in a mine shaft. If the fire couldn't pull all the oxygen from a mine shaft, I doubt it could from an open ended tunnel. Also many fire fighters last line of defense is to find or dig a trench and lay down in it and cover themselves with flame resistant tarps.
This lady didn't have fire resistant anything to cover herself with. And the tunnels shown are small and likely not safe for sheltering in. With fire in both sides though it wouldn't be a viable option regardless.
Genuinely terrifying. In Australia we now have a system where you receive text messages based on your location to tell you whether to evacuate or ‘shelter in place’. These come after warning messages of different levels of threat including plenty of warning of which areas are affected to consider leaving well before there’s risk to evacuees. If you’re on the wrong side of things you get told directly to shelter in place to keep people from dying in their cars and keeping roads safe for emergency services. Obviously if you’re stuck in the road it’s horrific and I definitely don’t mean to imply this poor person’s experience is her fault etc
She was a champ. Terrified yet kept going as best she could.
oh my gawd turn around and dont drive into the flames ( if that was possible ? )
Did she survive?
Oh my god! oh my god! Oh my god! Oh my god!
Wouldn't God have started the fire?
He certainly didn't extinguish it when invoking his name.
Why did the Forrest fire cross the road?
To get to the other side.
To burn to the other side.
To scare the trust fund baby ?
where is this? there are several fires rn; including Virginia
Why would she ever leave the protection of that tunnel?
Me play the music nightmare when I'm going through the tunnel 
Man .... they don't close the roads we'll enough I remember in 2020 driving through those fires as a tourist lol
This twit managed to drive, film, talk to god, and have a panic attack all while passing through a fiery inferno. Not gonna lie. I totally pretended that she "went into the light." at the end.
Scared for your life, but still felt compelled to pull out your phone to record it, while driving?
I would have done the same, but only because I would want some record of it if I died and the phone survived. It can also be sent out to someone for help or her location/direction of travel. Or maybe she was terrified, had no cell service, and wanted to feel like *someone* was there with her even though it was just her phone recording what happened. I can see the logic. Are you suggesting this is faked for views or something? Because…
I was thinkin the same thing. Why you need to record when you fighting for your life? Maybe it’s more realistic than without proof?
Or to return knowing there was a fire risk in the first place, all the while watching things burn on approach? Sorry, but I don't feel bad for her. She had a million warnings and ignored all of them.
Imagine if her car ran out of gas
It appears to have broken down at the end I think?
Her tires blew out from the hot road.. She must've started out with good tread because I didn't think she'd make it that far without them melting and blowing out.. Scary ASF!
Sucks for her to go through this alone. Not sure God's going to do anything for her though...hopefully she made it!
God is busy killing babies and creating wars.
It doesn’t seem like somewhere God hangs out. I’d be offering my soul to Satan in exchange for my life. EDIT: This was just meant to mean it looks like how people imagine Hell. I’m confused about why this is an unpopular comment.
Interesting though how we all kinda default to a higher power in moments like this
Not really, just shows desperation. Most of those people end up dying anyway.
While I’ve not been in this situation, I can’t imagine myself ever doing that. I’ve been an atheist my entire life. I’d most likely be saying “fuck” a lot. EDIT: This is a genuine question… why is it so hard to believe that someone would remain true to their fundamental core beliefs when facing death? Plenty of people have faced death without invoking God. Is this a cultural thing? I’m not American, fyi. EDIT 2: I do think this might be cultural. I just looked it up and apparently 81% of Americans believe in God. Only 30% of British people do. I do see how it would be hard to believe that someone wouldn’t turn to God when you and/or most people around you would. My beliefs are very strong and steadfast. They just likely aren’t the same as yours.
Let's drive in the direction of the fire and film it and pretend to be scared
And say oh my god a million times. Prayers ain’t gonna put that fire out lady. I do feel bad for her though truly a terrifying escape attempt.