city on fire, take two.

[jaina]

San Diego fire update: Just wanted to post quickly and let y'all know that sirrogue and I are fine. We are both at work (although we will likely head home shortly) and our apartment is currently not in any danger. We're in the UCSD area, if you want to look at a map. blusurfer and Dan are okay too.

However, three of my coworkers have been evacuated from their homes, and another is on standby and has packed up her cats and car. If you could spare some thoughts or prayers for them, they would be appreciated.

This feels much scarier than four years ago, because it's much closer to where lots and lots of people live. They're saying on the news that it will likely be worse than the 2003 fires. Also, I think the scariest thing is that they are saying that they cannot contain the fires right now, that about all they can do is make sure people get out safely.

ETA: If anyone finds a good map of either the current location of the fires or all the areas that have been evacuated, could you let me know? The online coverage has been lacking.

ETA2: Map found, thanks Dan and Blu! This map is very helpful for understanding the current situation in the county.

Comments

[econopodder.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for keeping us informed. This seems really scary, and I worry for everybody out there.

[cyndisuesue.livejournal.com]

Thank you for checking in. I've been worried about all of you out there as I see these headlines!

[padawansguide.livejournal.com]

Scary stuff - stay safe!

[jedihealer.livejournal.com]

Jumping in on the "glad you are safe" bandwagon.

Keep safe!

[slyvermont.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Dan and Blu for the map. My mother and brother live in Rancho Bernardo. According to the map, they're not in the official evacuation zone, but I'm sure they've left and gone somewhere. I'm not close to either of them (very long story), and I don't have their cell phone numbers so I can't reach them. I guess I'll just have to assume the best at this point -- whatever the best may be. I'm sure my mother is totally freaking out at this point.

[padmeamanda.livejournal.com]

Thanks for posting the map, my sister is in Corona, which looks like it is far enough out of the arena not to worry for now. I hope the fire burns itself out soon and doesn't spread any more than it already has. :( Glad you are ok.