California is on fire again.

**cassiesmom** · 10-24-2007, 01:04 PM

Here's kind of an eerie photo from today's on line Chicago Tribune. It's an aerial picture from the European Space Station.

**RICHARD** · 10-24-2007, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by cassiesmom

A little perspective?

See the island off the coast? The smaller on in the middle of the pic....That is Catalina Island. It's 26 miles off the coast.

**cassiesmom** · 10-24-2007, 07:15 PM

Just checking in again today on Calif. PT'rs. I hope you are all okay. They are saying on the news that the number of people needing to evacuate is now over 500,000, but that the strength of the winds seems to be decreasing.

**ilovemypup** · 10-24-2007, 07:19 PM

I am soo glad I am in Northern California.. but I have a lot of family down there. None needed to evacuate yet..

-Ali

**RICHARD** · 10-24-2007, 07:24 PM

I love my Governator!

He stopped in at an evac station in a high school.

One of the reporters tried to get a word with her. He put his hand on her arm and gently swung her out of the way so he could get to the evacuees.

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One report qouted a person who said that officials from all 50 states should go to San Diego to see "how it's done"-referring to the organization of the evacuation efforts at Qualcomm Stadium.

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And hat's off to the mayor, city council and all the volunteers.

**krazyaboutkatz** · 10-25-2007, 12:28 AM

My brother and his family are still staying at my parents house in San Clemente. Even though people aren't supposed to go back to their homes yet, a few of their neighbors have done so and they told my brother and his wife that their house is fine. A grocery store near them has burned to the ground though. I guess their neighborhood is far enough away from Rancho Bernardo so I hope that everything will remain okay.

**momoffuzzyfaces** · 10-25-2007, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by RICHARD

And hat's off to the mayor, city council and all the volunteers.

They were talking about that on Fox News today. One good thing, everyone was on the same radio frequency so they could all talk to each other: firemen, policemen, and officials!!! No one got their nose out of joint thinking someone was taking over their power.

Katrina must have taught some lessons after all!

**catfamily** · 10-25-2007, 01:15 PM

I've been watching fox news channel since the fire started and they have excellent coverage.
Nothing better than Fox News.
This is the saddest thing hearing and watching not being able to do anything for their pain.
Leaving the pets behind is very horrible.
I hear people saying they couldn't get their cats out because they didn't have time.
This fire has been going on for 4 days now.
Is it ever going to stop??
My God!

**Catty1** · 10-25-2007, 09:13 PM

Oh those poor pets. I feel sorry for the people too...but with the winds...I can't imagine...

I hope some folks had their pets in carriers, ready to go at a moment's notice.

**Pam** · 10-26-2007, 05:26 AM

Originally Posted by RICHARD

I love my Governator!

He stopped in at an evac station in a high school.

One of the reporters tried to get a word with her. He put his hand on her arm and gently swung her out of the way so he could get to the evacuees.

And I loved it when he grabbed that other reporter's hand and told her to stop looking for something bad. I believe his words were "it's all good." Yes sadly people look to criticize or blame at times like this. This time the media isn't even waiting until the fires are out. Let's put the blame where it belongs - on the arsonist/s. I hope he/they are found soon and punished to the max.

**catfamily** · 10-26-2007, 08:43 AM

It's sickening hearing people blaming Bush and republicans on the fire.
The arsonists and the dry desert is to blame.
Watch Fox to get some good coverage.
Thank You Richard for all your great coverage too.This thread has been great.
I hope you'll be ok.Prayers to you and your family.
Prayers for everyone in California.This is so sad.

**Edwina's Secretary** · 10-26-2007, 09:40 AM

Did you hear the guys on Fox - some morning show -- suggest terrorist to blame for the fires. And in my morning newspaper they are suggesting the difficulties in putting the fires out to be the fault of illegal immigrants!

Wow! And I though it was an evil arsonist and some strong winds....