We’re lucky. We live in-between the two main fires (there are several smaller ones, too) so things here are only smoky and ash is falling lightly. We’re very lucky.
Almost 300,000 acres have burned, probably 1000 houses burned so far (the government doesn’t have a good count yet), and over 300,000 people have evacuated as of 7am this morning. Unfortunately, the fires are still out of control and burning more and more with each passing hour.
We’ve lost a bunch of power lines, really important ones, so now our power is restricted. We’ve also been asked not to drive and not to use our cells. Obviously this restricts doing business a bit so things will still be slow for me here.
Thanks to all of you who have posted/emailed kind thoughts. Mentally send them to the masses of people affected here and in all of Southern California. There are many distressed people (and animals) who can use help. Consider donating to the American Red Cross as well.
Thanks again for your patience, understanding, and kindness during this odd and difficult time. I look forward to normalcy. 🙂
How heartbreaking – hang tough.
Nice to hear that you are not in any danger. My prayers are with you and all the residents in California that are affected by the fires.
Here’s a San Diego-based relief organization that’s worth supporting:
http://www.irteams.org/
I’ve done post-Katrina reconstruction in Mississippi with them. Good outfit. I can personally attest to the fact that your donations will be well-spent.