Blog by NASA PAO staff/ US Naval Air Reserve JO in 1970s; pedopriest survivor, and former flower child. Now in my 70s I'm a little old lady [LOL] with a laptop on a mountaintop saying what I think.
Producing City of Angels Blog since Jan. 2007, first as coverage of the pedophile priest crisis in the Catholic Church as one of the survivors, then 30 other topics at CofA 1-30
The fire quickly escalated, spreading through dry brush and expanding rapidly within the first few hours. Evening footage of the Bryson Fire Oct 17, 2026 as it impacted Encinal Canyon. Bryson broke out Thursday, Oct 15 shortly before 5 PM in Malibu, California. By that evening, the fire was mapped at 146 acres, prompting evacuation orders and warnings for nearby communities.
Bryson ignited during a period of critical fire weather, with a Red Flag Warning in effect across Malibu and surrounding areas. Strong Santa Ana winds, low relative humidity, high temperatures, and extremely dry vegetation created dangerous conditions for firefighters working to contain the blaze. These conditions increased the potential for rapid fire spread, wind-driven flames, and spot fires igniting ahead of the main fire. VIDEO: Malibu Wildfire - The Bryson Fire
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Strong, erratic winds also presented additional challenges for ground crews and aerial firefighting operations.
Los Angeles County firefighters along with assisting agencies, responded with an aggressive suppression effort, including ground crews, engine companies, hand crews, and air support. Evacuation orders and warnings were issued as the fire threatened surrounding areas. Firefighters worked through the night to establish containment lines, protect structures, and prevent further fire spread.
Coming up shortly, a video w transcript of climate scientists discussing the current situation worldwide, plus reports of flash flood events right now in Texas, Brazil, and Greece, all of which are climate catastrophes caused by global warming.
Heating Planet Blog, documenting weather events of late 2026, as they show everything climate scientists said about global warming since the 1970s is coming true, only faster. Burning fossil fuel heats the planet.
The Norte Fire damaged and destroyed homes in Southern California, forcing approximately 16,000 residents to evacuate last week as powerful HOT DRY Santa Ana winds fuel dangerous flames across Orange County. Homes damaged or destroyed, mass evacuations, and multiple wildfires threaten communities.
The fast-moving Norte Fire swept through neighborhoods near San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, damaging or destroying at least six homes. Approximately 6,000 households faced mandatory evacuation orders, while two firefighters were hospitalized during the emergency.
In San Diego County to the south, the Henderson Fire burned approximately 2,080 acres near Camp Pendleton and San Onofre, disrupting Interstate 5.
Extreme Santa Ana winds, dry vegetation, and low humidity intensified wildfire conditions across California. Preventive power shutoffs affected thousands of customers as emergency crews worked to protect homes and communities.
VIDEO plus 25 SCREEN SHOTS below: California Wildfire Chaos! Norte Fire Destroys Homes, Forces 16,000 to Evacuate- Storm-HQ Oct 16 2026Storm-HQ real-time forecasts, storm alerts, and in-depth coverage of global weather events since 2023
IN THIS VIDEO
• California wildfires 2026 and Norte Fire updates
• San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano evacuations
• Homes damaged or destroyed in Orange County
• Approximately 16,000 residents affected by evacuation orders
• Henderson Fire near Camp Pendleton and Interstate 5
• Bryson Fire near Malibu, California
• Peak Fire near Azusa
• Santa Ana winds and Southern California wildfire emergency
25 SCREEN SHOTS
[This fire is in San Clemente, where my parents retired in 1970s. My dad served on the planning commission. Humans should not build homes where no human built them before, learn from the natives]
Since I was a little girl, I've thought humans were stupid to build homes back in those hills. When I was packing up my dad's stuff in the '90s, I found the blueprint for the city of San Clemente from back when he had been on the planning commission. I even lived there with my daughter in an apartment nearby for almost a year a while back. Humans should not build housing developments where no human built them before, learn from the natives
Heating Planet Blog, documenting weather events of late 2026, as they show everything climate scientists said about global warming since the 1970s is coming true, only faster. Burning fossil fuels is heating the planet.
SATURDAY BONUS POST
SEPTEMBER 2026 OCEAN TEMPERATURE ANOMALY HIGHEST ON RECORD
The September 2026 ocean temperature was 1.10°C higher than 1901-2000, the highest anomaly in the NOAA record. The added trend reflects El Niño peaking late 2026, contributing to an Antarctic Blue Ocean Event followed by an Arctic Blue Ocean Event.
The second image shows NASA ocean temperature anomalies versus 1880-1920.
From the post 'Will Antarctic sea ice survive the El Niño?', at:
[As glaciers and ice caps melt, our skies fill with water so heavy that clouds just dump, suddenly, in unexpected places; in Istanbul Turkey here is yet another sudden extreme rain event, or cloudburst, flash flood, so similar to dozens around the world documented in the last few weeks here at Heating Planet Blog.]
The strongest storm in 40 years, with heavy rainfall, hit Turkey's largest city, Istanbul, and the province of the same name. Streets in various parts of the city were flooded, and emergency services received thousands of reports of flood-related incidents. Of these, 1,277 involved flooding, 15 landslides, 47 people trapped, 13 trees fallen, and two roofs blown off. A landslide on the Northern Marmara Highway forced controlled traffic to a single lane. [report cont'd after screenshots below] All weather events here occurred in Istanbul, Türkiye, on October 14, 2026. VIDEO: Nature did not spare Turkey: Istanbul was heavy flooded due to a storm
[Oct 15, 2026 Channel on YT from USA since 2023- Reviews of weather events, natural disasters, astronomical phenomena, and wildlife around the world]
NOTE (ironically):
COP31 (the 31st annual United Nations Climate Change Conference) will take place at the Expo Center in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20, 2026.
There were also reports of accidents involving 76 vehicles, 808 residential buildings, and 280 commercial properties. According to the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, some areas of the city experienced record rainfall since 1985. Particularly heavy rainfall occurred in the Bosphorus region and in the northern and central parts of the European side of the city. One of the areas experiencing the heaviest rainfall was the Beykoz-Ömerli district, where 193 mm (almost 8 inches) of rain fell per square meter. Heavy rain disrupted transportation in various parts of Istanbul. The Başakşehir Olympiyat and Hacıosman metro stations, as well as some underground passages, were flooded. The Kayaşehir metro station was also closed for pumping. In Esenyurt, a woman swept away by the current was rescued by bystanders. Two people died in various heavy rain-related incidents in Istanbul. A retaining wall at an elementary school collapsed in the Sultangazi district, and shopping malls in Sarıyer were evacuated. A landslide on the Northern Marmara Highway forced controlled traffic to a single lane.
Schools were suspended for one day throughout Istanbul Province. The provincial governor urged residents to remain indoors if possible, and those living in basements to spend the night in safer locations on upper floors. He also recommended staying away from riverbeds, underground passages, and flood-prone areas. Residents who have nowhere to safely spend the night can call 112 for emergency assistance. Eight thousand personnel and two thousand vehicles and special equipment have been deployed to deal with the aftermath of the storm. The regional AFAD office has established a crisis center. Authorities have warned that rain will continue.
Istanbul and several Turkish provinces have been hit by the heaviest rainfall in 80 years, triggering severe flooding that has destroyed businesses, damaged buildings and swept vehicles through residential neighbourhoods. In Istanbul's Ayazaga neighbourhood, residents and business
Heating Planet Blog, documenting weather events of late 2026, as they show everything climate scientists said about global warming since the 1970s is coming true, only faster. Burning fossil fuels is heating the planet.
The fire quickly escalated, spreading through dry brush and expanding rapidly within the first few hours. Evening footage of the Bryson Fire Oct 17, 2026 as it impacted Encinal Canyon. Bryson broke out Thursday, Oct 15 shortly before 5 PM in Malibu, California. By that evening, the fire was mapped at 146 acres, prompting evacuation orders and warnings for nearby communities. 
