Fires

I’m about 10 miles north of the Sylmar fire, but because of the way the wind is blowing it appears that we will be spared.  Although last year’s fires that burned through my town are not soon forgotten.  I can remember the feeling of panic very well and even though I know we are safe for the moment, I know things can turn around quick.

I can see the smoke clearly from where I live and knowing that over 500 people lost their homes in a matter of hours last night in Sylmar is just horrible.  The worst is that the news has now declared the mobile home park a crime scene.  Is it really possibble that someone could be so selfish to start a fire that resulted in almost the entire community burning down?

I’ve been watching the news coverage since last night at about 11pm and it doesn’t appear that things are getting any better yet.  The sun is going down and who knows how much more damage we will see over night.