A Day From Hell!

[Richard Crowe]

Yesterday, there was a major fire just south of us that burned 850 acres but due to efficient firefighting there were no buildings destroyed or lives lost.  When we woke up this morning, we got the news that the fire had been surrounded and was well under control.

Then...

Wildfires began breaking out all over the county...

I went to fill up my vehicles with gas and saw smoke.  

I drove about 7-8 miles to find this fire.Which was threatening homes and other buildings...

 

Fires were breaking out all over the county.  I strongly suspect arson - either by individuals or by a group...

We got a call from our daughter's mother-in-law who was dog sitting while the couple is vacationing in Mexico that there was fire in her vicinity.

I went to the top of a peak that has an all over view of this area and saw this...

Their home located on the spit of land jutting out into the lagoon between the two highways was safe.  However, the fire which is causing the smoke at the right of the image destroyed 30 homes.

Soon after I left the peak, a fire broke out on the road I used to leave.  It is going crazy now.

The problem is that with every new fire, the fire fighting resources are being spread thinner and thinner.

Luckily the strong easterly winds which have been fanning the blazes over the last two days is beginning to dissipate.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I was watching this on the news at noon and thinking about how horribly frightening this must be.  I'm so sorry and sending prayers that the fires are soon under control.

[F, Calla & Luca]

I am so sorry to hear all this. I hope you, Judy and all the dogs stay safe.

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Be safe and hoping these fires will be contained very soon!

[Robin and Libby Louise]

Very frightening.  Be safe!  Love the firefighters.  My Grandpa was a NYC fireman and I'm proud to this day even though he is long gone.....

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

What a scary situation. God bless those Firefighters! Stay safe!

[Adrianne Matzkin]

Richard - prayers for you and everyone in the affected area!!!

[Charlotte and Bo]

Be Safe!

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

Stay safe and prepared.  We live near wildfire areas too, they are very scary.

[Camilla and Darwin]

Yikes what a terrifying situation. I'm thinking of you and hoping you remain safe and that these fires end.