I think about those firefighters everytime I hear about western US wildfires. I can’t even begin to imagine what it’s like. Where are your parents evacuating to? I seem to recall they have a dog. Is s/he very stressed out? Are they going somewhere pet friendly?

Barbara E., they are going down to my dad’s office in Mission Valley. I’m not sure where they will spend the night yet, I am waiting for my mom to call me. (They’re not supposed to use cell phones because the lines should be left open for emergency personnel.) Scary shit!

Mom said the dog is fine, but just confused as to why he can’t go outside and into the pool. Thank goodness dad has enough food to food half of san diego county from their costco cupboards alone.

Hi all: We are staying in the house right now. there is only a voluntary evacuation in “portions” of Del Mar. So we will wait until it becomes mandatory…or not, hopefully. We got a res at a hotel near the office. The nice hotels, hiltons, marriots, omni, etc are already booked. A very large neighborhood just east of the 5 ( we are west of the 5) has been evacuated since 6am. And, most of them have money so they booked all the good hotels. About 30.000 ppl live in that area…it is Carmel Valley. Believe it or not, we are 3/4 mile from the ocean and our little village is threatened. Our fire chief said he doesn’t expect the fire to stop until it reaches the coast!!!!!!!!!!!! Let us hope he is really wrong. However, the weather is perfect for fire storms. Thanks for thinking of us. Will keep you all informed thru Hil and Bethany.

MOM

Wow. What a crazy thing. Keep me posted on your parents.

Hey Hil,

I hope all is well. I know one of my step sisters in Rancho Bernardo area is evacuated, went to a friend’s, where they were then evacuated from again. Another step sister is in Santa Clarita and packed and waiting to hear. They’ve been told to voluntarily leave once so far. Sounds like my brother, near Cowle’s Mtn. should be fine, but all in all, sad. I always think of the animals. Reminds me of our fires up the block from me in Los Feliz just a few months back.

That’s ridiculously scary. My thoughts are with you and your family — and I hope everything returns to normal very quickly.

Sending your family good vibes. Be safe.

Oh no, Julie’s break-in, adding insult to injury. I wish that there was something I could do…

Thanks for the update and the map. I was craving a map after listening to TV and radio coverage all morning.

Definitely sending out good thoughts and prayers even.

It was nice to read about your folks bringin eye drop help to the Stadium. I’m sure it will be very welcome with all the smoke in the air!

YAY! I’m so happy. I was thinking about you and them all day.

Praying for those displaced from their homes as well as for those fighting to save the homes, people, and animals from destruction.

Glad everyone’s ok…will continue to keep them in my thoughts until it’s all over.

Hope things are looking up soon. Good luck to you folks & keep safe, ‘VJ’

Glad your folks are okay!

Glad your parents are able to go home, and everyone’s safe and sound.

I’m happy to hear that your parents are allowed to go back, too!

Glad to hear everyone is safe.