FIRES around LA.

[nk]

I am so glad that all our Californian community members are safe. That is a relief. I have friends who lost their house and others who are evacuated. This is really bad and according to my wife who grew up in Malibu, the worst she has seen.

[finescalerr]

The fire is about 7 miles from us, the wind is blowing it toward us, and the electric company will shut off our power soon. That means no Internet via computer and, of course, limited use of the Internet by smartphone. I'll be back when things calm down. -- Russ

[Hauk]

The fire is about 7 miles from us, the wind is blowing it toward us, and the electric company will shut off our power soon. That means no Internet via computer and, of course, limited use of the Internet by smartphone. I'll be back when things calm down. -- Russ

Take care, Russ!
I promise that we will keep the place in order until you are back

[Bill Gill]

Russ, reports here sound like the winds may be coming back out there. Hope all stays safe for you.

[finescalerr]

Yesterday's warnings turned out to be a false alarm; the power remained on and there was no immediate threat of fire. Today (Bill is correct) the winds have picked up and are blowing directly at us. If they remain moderate, and if no idiot starts another fire nearby, we should continue to have electricity. Although things could change within an hour, today I can't even see any smoke in the sky; it's crystal clear! Let's hope things stay safe and stable. -- Russ

[Rail and Tie]

Stay Safe Russ. We had a massive forest fire last year that stopped a half kilometer from our doorstep after moving 20km in 12 hours towards us.  Scariest thing we have ever encountered. Sending wishes of calm air and wet weather.

[finescalerr]

I experienced the same thing six years ago, Darryl, right down to the fire stopping half a kilometer from our house after traveling more than 20 km in less than 12 hours. I know exactly how frightened you were. And, yes, a little rain might be nice.

The winds have died down and the fire fighters are trying to contain all fires before more wind arrives Monday or Tuesday. If things remain more or less normal, Southern California's nightmare could be over by the middle of next week. I've gone back to work on the model I was building.


Russ

[TRAINS1941]

Hey Unc

Stay safe I'm thinking of you!

What model are you building?  And how's the music writing business doing??
I need something new to model by!!!

Jerry

[finescalerr]

I'm building a small HO depot I designed. The scale is much too small for my aging eyes and hands but I have very limited space for storage or display. I have no inspiration for new music so the last album I released was three years ago: Crosstown Collaboration. If you want it, send me a note. -- Russ

[SandiaPaul]

I would like the Crosstown Collaboration!