October 28, 2003
Breaking news... this just in....
In a related story to Jozjozjoz's last post, a close friend of mine sent me some really incredible photos from her cul-de-sac in Simi Valley - one of the areas in Southern California affected by the fires.
Her family and neighbors were up all weekend armed with hoses watering down their property, and keeping watch on their homes. They all had their valuables packed up in their cars - which was parked at the end of the street in case they needed to flee. Thankfully - their homes were spared. They were part of the lucky few who escaped damage.
Sharky, thanks for sharing. I'm wishing the fog we see on our street makes it up to Simi Valley and gives the firefighters a hand!
Posted by: :: jozjozjoz :: at October 28, 2003 10:40 PMthose are some amazing pictures!
Posted by: P at October 28, 2003 10:45 PMwoah... that was a close encounter. glad sparky and all are ok.
Posted by: stef at October 29, 2003 04:41 AMOh man! Could you imagine seeing that out your window? It must be very scary! It's incredible... the power of nature when she decides to be forceful.
Posted by: Hadley at October 29, 2003 06:47 AMIt's really scarey! There are never fires like this on the east coast. then when I moved to the west coast there are fires every year.
Posted by: egypt at October 29, 2003 10:20 AMDamn, that's scary seeing fires approach like that. I'm glad we're in a more "city" are of the valley. Hope things don't reach us.
Posted by: OutOutBlogSpot at October 29, 2003 10:26 AMDeja Vu .... I lived in Simi during 2002 and really hated to leave and return to the east coast. We almost bought a home in Indian Hills. I loved driving the twisties up through Grimes Canyon rd to Fillmore. I wish all well.
Bob
Posted by: Bob at October 30, 2003 12:17 PM