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Online Fire Tracking?

Posted by Cliff on from the finding-the-hot-spots dept.

goatbar asks: "Being in San Diego, it is really frustrating to see the lack of information to the public about where the fires are. It seems such a simple thing to have an application where people can add info as to when and where there are fires. We would love to know when it's safe to go home, but with 3 TV stations out, it's hard to know. Seems like basic disaster service, right?"

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  1. Not entirely on topic... by NanoGator · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    ... but for those of you down there in southern California, how are the fires affecting you?

    You guys all right?

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  2. Check this out! by cookiepus · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    This is a real easy implementation that doesn't require PHP or dot-NET, and is completely open source, cross platform, and imune to the slashdot effect:

    When it's HOT over there, DO NOT GO!

    Meanwhile you can play tetris on your cell phone.

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    Ecce Europa - Web Design for Business