Post by Silva on Oct 23, 2007 0:07:52 GMT -5
www.cnn.com/2007/US/10/22/wildfire.ca/index.html#cnnSTCText
It's pretty horrible down here, especially where I live in San Diego which has the worst fires. They're saying this is going to be the worst firestorm in California history, I hope not because last time this happened in 2003 my whole family was forced to evacuate because back then the fire was practically knocking on my back door.
The good news is right now I'm safe, the bad news is I'm pretty much wedged between the two biggest fires blazing right now, so if these damn dry winds start going north or south or even intensifying, my home could be in serious danger.
I hope all my fellow SoCal members here are also safe right now through these hard times, to everyone else your concerns and prayers are appreciated.
More than a dozen uncontained wildfires raged Monday across Southern California, threatening thousands of structures and forcing people to flee homes from San Diego to Malibu to Lake Arrowhead.
Fire officials said more than 265,000 people have been evacuated and nearly 4,900 firefighters are battling the fast-moving blazes, which began over the weekend.
By Monday afternoon, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention had reported 13 active wildfires have consumed more than 98,000 acres and destroyed or damaged at least 50 homes and businesses across six counties.
The winds driving the flames are expected to stay strong, coming out of the northeast, at least through Tuesday, according to CNN meteorologist Rob Marciano.
"It's a tragic time for California," California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said earlier Monday.
Fire officials said more than 265,000 people have been evacuated and nearly 4,900 firefighters are battling the fast-moving blazes, which began over the weekend.
By Monday afternoon, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention had reported 13 active wildfires have consumed more than 98,000 acres and destroyed or damaged at least 50 homes and businesses across six counties.
The winds driving the flames are expected to stay strong, coming out of the northeast, at least through Tuesday, according to CNN meteorologist Rob Marciano.
"It's a tragic time for California," California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said earlier Monday.
It's pretty horrible down here, especially where I live in San Diego which has the worst fires. They're saying this is going to be the worst firestorm in California history, I hope not because last time this happened in 2003 my whole family was forced to evacuate because back then the fire was practically knocking on my back door.
The good news is right now I'm safe, the bad news is I'm pretty much wedged between the two biggest fires blazing right now, so if these damn dry winds start going north or south or even intensifying, my home could be in serious danger.
I hope all my fellow SoCal members here are also safe right now through these hard times, to everyone else your concerns and prayers are appreciated.
