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• matt // Jun 21, 2008 at 7:54 am

  Intentionally set huh? thousands of acres gone not to mention peoples entire lives gone. all because some (to quite Red Foreman from that 70’s show) “dumbass” had to get his jollies. That person will never come forward either because they are so cowardly, hiding at home praying that they wont be caught.
  My heart goes out to any and all people affected by this cowards actions.

• Eileen // Jun 21, 2008 at 9:08 am

  This is one of the saddest things I have seen. All those people and animals and homes affected by the incredible evil of the person who started it all.

• Andria Scanlan // Jun 21, 2008 at 9:35 am

  How do we get clothes and housewares, toys, books etc to the people that have lost everything? I have called Red Cross and Sentinal Office and get no answer. My 3 year old daughter wants to make sure any little girls affected by the fire has toys to play with today.

• Trudy // Jun 21, 2008 at 9:48 am

  I cannot fathom the mind of a person/arsonist who would do this. Is it because it is so incredibly easy to do and the massive amount of havoc wreaked by such a tiny, cowardly bit of action?? They achieve a huge impact with little or no effort? How hard is lighting a match?

  What is the psychological payoff for such a person?

  Are they simply malignant haters? Whatever they are, they must have no conscience whatsoever. In a healthy person, even an accidental fire started would result in horrendous guilt.

• Ragmop // Jun 21, 2008 at 11:16 am

  To the person responsible for this mayhem. If it was an accident, it is your responsibilty to come forward. If not and when you get caught, I really hope you get what you deserve. These residents worked hard for what you took from them in a matter of hours,some minutes. How do you live with yourself,watching poeple suffer for your actions.

• scruzme // Jun 21, 2008 at 12:35 pm

  okay, did anyone else NOT expect the lady like dog call from the police officer at the end? lol…that was pretty silly. (hey dont hate, you have to be able to laugh even through the most painful times in life)

  and…swift & harsh justice to the bastard who set this fire.

• A caring member of the community // Jun 21, 2008 at 12:59 pm

  A big heartfelt thank you to Officer Todd Stosuy and the volunteers and neighbors who did everything possible to save the aninmals of those who weren’t at home to evacuate them. God Bless You! For those that didn’t make it, and for those people who lost their homes or their pets/livestock, my heart goes out to you.

• Eileen // Jun 21, 2008 at 2:35 pm

  as far as the lady like call from the police officer- he is WAY smart! Animals respond to high female voices more than male gruff voices. He must have animals and knows how to treat them. I commend him greatly and hope the dog finally came to him and safety.

• Golden lover // Jun 21, 2008 at 3:13 pm

  The golden retriever in the video is named Rosie, and she was guarding her home not wanting to leave it. The wonderful animal control officer finally coaxed her down to safety after repeated attempts as the propane tank at her home finally blew. This was highlighted in an article
  in today’s paper . My thoughts go out to all who have suffered as a result of these careless acts. Thank you to all the officers, firefighters, and citizens who have helped in this most terrible occurance.

• Christine // Jun 21, 2008 at 3:28 pm

  Thank You Firefighters. Our home and animals are spared. We love you guys. From the neighborhood on Calabasas.

• Billy // Jun 21, 2008 at 8:54 pm

  I used to live in that house on that was burned to the ground in the beginning of this video. My prayers are with the owner. I can’t believe that some cowardly SOB would want to cause harm to the people, their animals, and property like this. I hope that they are caught and hung in public.

• sherry // Jun 21, 2008 at 9:54 pm

  i to was evacutated from my home, and as angry as i am, i will not give that S.O.B.

• sherry // Jun 21, 2008 at 9:58 pm

  one once of satifaction, the only thing he accomplished out of this was bring a whole neighborhood together. my heart gose out to all the people who lost there homes and there animal’s. As for that coward,in time you will learn like it is to burn in hell..

• Billy // Jun 21, 2008 at 11:44 pm

  To the poor excuse of a human being who caused a house to burn to the ground and killed the 2 dogs and 1 cat that I knew(Cookie, Lady, and Beebees ) I hope you rot in hell.

• Danielle // Jun 22, 2008 at 12:01 am

  Thank you to the heroes out there. Our firefighters and sheriff’s- doing a wonderful job to protect our loved ones. We are very thankful to all of you!

• MK // Jun 22, 2008 at 7:54 am

  Like Andria, I want to know where we can donate clothes and household items (such as towels, sheets, blankets). Can someone please post?

• jane doh // Jun 22, 2008 at 11:30 pm

  For those of you asking how to donate–I’m sure the Red Cross can help out–
  Found on their website at– http://www.sccredcross.org/

  “If you have been involved in a fire or other type of disaster, OR are a member of the armed forces or a family member of someone in the military and live in Santa Cruz County, American Red Cross Services may be available to you through our chapter. Please call Patsy Hernández at 831-462-2881 ext. 16.”

  Maybe Patsy can tell you how/where to donate?

• Billy // Jun 23, 2008 at 12:32 am

  I am available to help anyway that I can to all those whose lives have been devistated by this fire. I am an Hvac/Sheet metal contractor and will donate my own labor to all affected by this fire when it is time to rebuild.

• Lori // Jun 23, 2008 at 6:08 am

  I now live some 2,400 miles from my hometown of Watsonville and have been so saddened to watch the most beautiful areas of our town burn (via the internet). I have family members and friends that live in the path of every fire that has burned there recently and it makes me sick to think someone would do this on purpose. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all that have lost homes and beloved pets there. I could not stop crying when I saw this video.

• Lorna // Jun 23, 2008 at 10:24 am

  Thank you thank you thank you to all the men and women that saved our homes and animals. I am amazed that any homes were saved when you see how close the fires came to so many structures. I live on Woodside Dr., & I applaud and appreciate your efforts. And neighbors, YOU ARE AWESOME!

• Cher // Jun 23, 2008 at 11:45 am

  I’m still stunned by all the devastation. My property was evacuated and the area was used to contain the eastern edge of the fire. Thanks to all the hard work of the fire fighters, our whole neighborhood was spared. Does anyone know if Jafar, the camel, was spared from the fire? He was being pastured on Larkin Valley Rd. in the area of all the white-fenced horse farms. I really loved driving by and seeing this wonderful, 9-foot tall camel. I pray he is okay. My heart goes out to all who lost their family pets, horses, and other livestock.

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