Southern California is known for Santa Ana winds in the fall. (See my sister Ellen’s blog for further details.) With the weather as dry as it has been and with the winds, brush fires are almost guaranteed. The brush fire that is closest to me at this time is the Irvine (Santiago Canyon) fire. Here’s what it looks like from my office in Newport Beach:
Please pray for the fire fighters and the people in the areas who have lost their homes or have the threat looming of losing their homes. They were saying on the news last night that there were at least a dozen wildfires burning throughout Southern California.
Yikes. Keep inside all you can! I’m thinking about investing in face masks for the future…
Comment by Ellen — October 22, 2007 @ 8:20 am |
stunning photos…sending my prayers…
Comment by Kandy — October 22, 2007 @ 10:17 am |
I’m praying.
Comment by Islandsparrow — October 22, 2007 @ 3:29 pm |
Wow — you be careful. I’m praying, too.
Comment by SouthernBell — October 23, 2007 @ 7:49 am |
So yeah, the Harris fire is heading my way.
Comment by Abigail Santos — October 23, 2007 @ 12:33 pm |
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. My husband is a pilot and flew into San Diego last night, he told me he’s never seen anything like this ever before.
Comment by Ann — October 23, 2007 @ 12:47 pm |
Our prayers are with all, in and around the area. I have family out there and hope they are okay (I don’t have a way to contact them other than my dad and he’s out of pocket at the moment).
Much Love
Comment by tanilan — October 23, 2007 @ 12:59 pm |
the clouds look way cool
Comment by abby — October 23, 2007 @ 1:08 pm |
Wow…. truely stunning pictures. Its very scary out there.
Comment by Gino Green Global — October 23, 2007 @ 4:08 pm |
The photo on my blog today was shot in front of my house Monday morning as I was headed out to create paintings some of the fire scenes. I’m a plein air painter (outdoors, on location) and I did three paintings of the fires. The smoke was overwhelming and I used a face mask to breathe. Ashes from the fires became embedded in my paintings, and I decided to leave it that way. It creates a sense of history about this moment. Have a look.
Comment by Tom Brown — October 23, 2007 @ 6:38 pm |
We’ve been watching it on the news. So scary!
Comment by Susanne — October 23, 2007 @ 6:39 pm |
If it wasn’t for the 4 Austin air purifiers that I use in my home, I would have been forced to drive out of the area. I have a disability that causes me to be EXTREMELY sensitive to chemicalsl/ smoke/ fragrances… and I have been locked in my bedroom since Sunday night. I am praying for everyone who is breathing the smoke. It is OVERWHELMING!!!
Comment by Barbara — October 25, 2007 @ 5:03 am |
My friends were wondering why I had not left Oceanside. I should show them those pics, maybe they can get the point. *lol*
Comment by Mark — October 26, 2007 @ 12:53 am |