CALIFORNIA FIRES V
This morning from Toni:
Dear Family
It is with the biggest sigh of relief ever and with great thanks to God that I tell you that we now appear to be safe. The fire is still raging- was at 6,000 acres last night but, it is moving towards 154- San Marcos Pass. ( just as Brian said ). NOW, I will give you the map which shows where it is...Los Carneros Rd is not listed on the map, but is right between Glen Annie and La Patera. The fire originated in the hills about 5 miles above us. That's as close as I ever want it to be.
There are about 1700 homes that have been evactuated- all on the mountain side of Cathedral Oaks- but still no structures have been burned. These firefighters are just terrific and working very hard to hold the line and keep it from entering Goleta or burning any structures. They are now up to over 1000 firefighters
The air is terrible....ash is very thick on our deck and still falling. But, we are safe. I'm still not ready to unpack the bags and stuff but maybe by tonight I will. Remember that I am NOT the logical one here.
Please keep the prayers coming as the firefighters and other residents of the city still need it. The worst appears to be over for us but there are many for whom the nightmare is continuing.
Thank you for everyone who has been praying for my family. Please continue to pray until these fires are out and everyone is safe.
Mamie
Dear Family
It is with the biggest sigh of relief ever and with great thanks to God that I tell you that we now appear to be safe. The fire is still raging- was at 6,000 acres last night but, it is moving towards 154- San Marcos Pass. ( just as Brian said ). NOW, I will give you the map which shows where it is...Los Carneros Rd is not listed on the map, but is right between Glen Annie and La Patera. The fire originated in the hills about 5 miles above us. That's as close as I ever want it to be.
There are about 1700 homes that have been evactuated- all on the mountain side of Cathedral Oaks- but still no structures have been burned. These firefighters are just terrific and working very hard to hold the line and keep it from entering Goleta or burning any structures. They are now up to over 1000 firefighters
The air is terrible....ash is very thick on our deck and still falling. But, we are safe. I'm still not ready to unpack the bags and stuff but maybe by tonight I will. Remember that I am NOT the logical one here.
Please keep the prayers coming as the firefighters and other residents of the city still need it. The worst appears to be over for us but there are many for whom the nightmare is continuing.
Thank you for everyone who has been praying for my family. Please continue to pray until these fires are out and everyone is safe.
Mamie
posted by Mamie | 12:40 PM
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