My heart goes out to everyone in, near or with family/friends in, near the wildfires in CA. The news is just staggering....the destruction & devastation is heartrending. One of the blogs I read is written by two camp hosts who are in the area. They are making preparations in case of evacuation. Then some RVing riding friends post in the SKP forum about just barely making it out...and will probably lose both their motorcycles. The weather isn't forecast to change till maybe Wednesday, not a good thing.

Froggi, I agree, I think we should keep these folks in our prayers. The fires are doing massive destruction to the environment but it is also taking homes from many people. What really is sad is that many of these people may never be able to have a home again. It is sad!

We are camp hosts at Doheny State Beach campground in Dana Point, Ca.  Many fires in the area but close to the beach so we are fine.  Our daughter is on voluntary evacuation in Encinitas so may be here before long.  Our campground has been opened to evacuees so if anyone is in the area and needs a place in a campground, give me a call and I'll see what I can do.  Actually we are filling up quickly and may even be full at this time.  I haven't checked what sites are already reserved.
Brenda 502-417-5650

This quote in a CBS news report is staggering in its implications:

"Fully a quarter of the California coast was ablaze. Flames climbed halfway toward the Nevada line, chewing through chunks of seven counties and devastating numerous communities."

Nothing like a little news reporting hyperbole. Few fires have reached the coast.

For good up to date information check the LA Times site and click on the interactive maps.

Try LA Times, they do an excellent job in reporting things SoCal.

Mike