So, things are getting worse, but it appears as though we might escape unscathed... The fire has moved through the northern part of our town and into the neighboring one (see picture!), even jumping over the freeway, but it seems to be headed due west (thanks to the winds). We can actually see blue skies above us right now, and the air isn't as smoky as it's been, but that could all change at a moment's notice. Lots of people we know (including most of my coworkers!) have been ordered to evacuate, and we're just waiting to see what happens... Gus stayed home from work, and we spent the morning gathering up all the stuff we'd save: valuables, photo albums, important documents, clothes for us and the baby, basic pet supplies, etc. It's really overwhelming-- I've lost it more than a few times now. I also went around with our video camera and recorded everything in our house, just in case (something we should have done a long time ago, but oh well...). Our next-door neighbor is actually out on her roof spraying water on top of her palm trees... Please keep your fingers crossed that we don't actually have to evacuate. :(
One good piece of news... the freeway has been reopened (they just announced this on the news)! The closure had me REALLY upset, because I had wanted to evacuate to my parents' house, and the freeway was the only way. So at least we have that option now!
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