Sunday, August 30, 2009

Fire!!

Here we are in blatant violation of the mandatory evacuation order issued at 2:30 a.m. First came the loud sirens and then came the automated phone call from the Sheriff's Department. "Your home is under mandatory evacuation. Please leave as soon as possible." It was quite a wake up call. We left for an hour and decided to come home for the time being. The fire is burning on the ridge over from us but seems stalled for the time being. It is an incredible sight. Here are some pictures. Needless to say, the pictures don't do the fire justice. It is truly a frightening scene. We'll keep you all posted and yes, we will eventually leave.

Say a little prayer for all of us in So. Cal. It should be an interesting day.


Love you all,


Stan and Colette























4 comments:

Kelsey said...

This is just crazy! I cannot believe you guys are being evacuated and the fire is that close. Be safe and good luck to the firefighters!

Mark and Kattie said...

Be safe, that is crazy the fire is so close!

rockymountainhi said...

wow! that is so scary to be so close...when do they think it will be under control? We will keep you in our prayers

Grandmother said...

I am trying again to leave a comment. The picture tell quite a story. Glad that experience has come to a close.