Thanks so much for all the messages of concern... We appreciate them very much.
As of this morning the fire is over the hills to the west of us burning towards the ocean in a more southernly direction. There is concern that it could be shifted by the winds that are predicted to start up and burn back in our direction, but we feel safe since there isn't a lot of fuel in the hills surrounding us left to ignite. Late last night the fire crews (the "hotshots" as they are referred to) decided to start many backfires to burn the last remaining fuel and avoid any further fire possibility up this way. That allowed us to relax quite a bit and I actually got a good nights sleep.
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This is just one view from the backyard this morning. You can't really see very well but the hillsides are burned black and are still smoldering.
The photos from yesterday and this one were all taken with the iPhone since my camera is still packed safely in my car. I'm not taking the time to edit/crop any of them either so they aren't very good, but they do give you a pretty good idea of what it looks like around here this morning.
It's already really h-o-t out and we can still smell smoke in the air so it's a good day to stay inside. We will have to bring the computer back inside and get it set up since I can't ship orders until that is done.
Anyway, again - thank you so much for your concern about our welfare. We are feeling very grateful today.
Take care,
Wow, that is close! Glad you are Ok!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are all ok and hope you can stay put now. It is a very scary experience. I have seen first hand the devastation fire can create and we experience that a lot here in Australia as well.
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This is scary for you and it makes it very hard I know. We are from So Cal so are VERY familiar with the terrain and conditions and because we now live in the forest fire is our biggest threat and safety issue. Hope you continue to stay safe.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update. I sincerely hope all continues to go well for you as we'll for others in your area. I can't imagine your fear! Again please keep us updated. I hope conditions continue to improve for you,
ReplyDeleteStay safe, Terri! My brother in Ventura County had one of the canyon fires come right up to his back fence a few years ago and is still extolling the virtues of the firefighters...
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you are safe Terri!!! Having a fire come that close is very unnerving. We had a scare like that a few years back where the fire came right to the edge of town....3.5 blocks from my house. Our volunteers just barely managed to contain it before it burned the houses at the edge of town. Those blackened hills will become a riot of green and flowers when you get some rain. Fire tends to release a lot of varieties of plants you don't often see.
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