Comments on: Santa Rosa Wildfire Now 40% Contained; Burns 2,000 Acres, Destroys Numerous Homes And Forces Evacuations

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Fri, 08 May 2020 21:53:02 +0000

REGARDING:
“To whoever said epic fail.. why’d you even put that in the comments we have MANY firefighters out there and the forestry department out there fighting THREE wildfires and doing everything they can to put them out & your comment basically is saying that they are failing”

He may have meant there was a failure in the permitting process which allowed the initial burning.
Or that there was a failure to realize that even though you are allowed to start a fire, it might not be wise.
Living in the woods is also a decision we made which we may or may not question the wisdom of at one time or another.

We don’t really know what was meant by just “Epic fail.”
You might be right and the intent was to disparage every person and department involved.
Until we are certain, we have the option to give the writer the benefit of the doubt.

David for those who try

By: Tommy H

Tommy H — Thu, 07 May 2020 16:55:48 +0000

There have literally been videos and pictures of burned up homes and cars all morning on social media how can anyone be this far behind?

By: William Reynolds

William Reynolds — Thu, 07 May 2020 15:34:27 +0000

>>This article is very miss leading. Last we heard it was only 500+ acres and yet to hear about a house being burnt.

You are far behind. This is the most current information directly from the Florida Forest Service and the Florida Ag Commissioner.

By: Person

Person — Thu, 07 May 2020 14:52:01 +0000

This article is very miss leading. Last we heard it was only 500+ acres and yet to hear about a house being burnt.

By: Dakota

Dakota — Thu, 07 May 2020 14:37:25 +0000

To whoever said epic fail.. why’d you even put that in the comments we have MANY firefighters out there and the forestry department out there fighting THREE wildfires and doing everything they can to put them out & your comment basically is saying that they are failing which there not! Until your a firefighter or had someone in your family that was one you don’t know what they go through so comments like that should really be kept to yourself!!

By: molino resident

molino resident — Thu, 07 May 2020 13:00:05 +0000

I live in Molino, FL and have a huge debris pile on my property that needs to be burned. It has been extremely windy for the last week which tells me, “DON’T even think about lighting the debris pile.”

Because of all the wind recently I am totally shocked a permit was even issued. The person that issued the permit may need a remedial “Permit Issuing Commonsense Class”.

By: Sedition

Sedition — Thu, 07 May 2020 12:53:14 +0000

I haven’t burned any yard waste for several weeks now because of the higher winds. That alone should have been a no brainer.

By: judy

judy — Thu, 07 May 2020 12:40:07 +0000

a neighbor had an authorized burn get away from them years ago. They had permission from the forestry people, and forestry had dug the fire lines. My friend had to pay all the costs, including the cost of the workers lunch! I wonder what good is a burn permit, then?

By: Rasheed Jackson

Rasheed Jackson — Thu, 07 May 2020 12:21:56 +0000

Controlled burns are always risky even in ideal conditions. I have burned my property with the assistance of the state and they make you sign a letter releasing them of any liability, well that did 15 years ago. Wind speed and direction can change in a matter of minutes this time of year, causing even the best laid plans to go awry. I just hope no one gets injured because of this. As for as the liability, well that’s for the attorneys to work out.

By: Oversight

Oversight — Thu, 07 May 2020 10:55:52 +0000

Epic fail.