The California Fires

As a resident of Southern California I am very much saddened to see so much destruction of our beautiful state. For those of you back east and wondering just how large an area this could be, just imagine driving from West Virginia up to New York State. It’s all total about 175 miles one way. How many east coast states is that, about 6. As a friend of mine currently in one of the affected areas reminded us all, ‘this is a real doozy for us this time. It kind of has the few earthquakes beat for now.’

Here is an email and pictures another friend sent to several of us last evening:

Subject: Thank you
For all of your E-mails regarding our home and family during the fire. We did evacuate, because of the 30-40 feet flames at the end of the cul-de-sac, which was 4 houses from us. We are back in our home and sweeping up ash. We didn't have any damage, thanks to some amazing firemen and helpful neighbors. I thought I would pass along some pictures. One is right across the street from our home - and the other is at the end of our street.

One of the sad developments of the Santiago Fire (other than the fact it appears to be arson) is that Whiting Ranch Wildlife Preserve has been almost completely destroyed. It was really sad to see all of those wild animals running out of the park ahead of the fires.

Until today - there had been no loss of homes. This fire is now responsible for at least 3 homes being leveled in Modjeska Ranch and possibly others in Santiago Canyon and Portola Hills.

I'm wondering if there is anything we can do for the San Diego Junior League? I heard tonight that 950,000 people have been evacuated from their homes - 500K of them in San Diego. Perspective - this evacuation is the largest peace time movement of American citizens since the Civil War.

Thanks again for your kind notes - I really appreciate it! I'm so thankful for the friendships I've found in the Junior League - you all are amazing women! Now, let's raise some money!! :)

Sandie

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Thank you Sandie for the pictures and allowing me to share your thoughts here. I have left her other work info for those of you needing patent work done.

We are a state of many natural beautiful resources, including our resilient people and would love to share it all with you when you come to visit or relocate here in usually sunny Southern California.