Fires in Southern California? Everyone OK?

[bejazd]

There are so many Gamma Phis is Southern Calif, I am thinking of so many of you and knowing we have each been affected in some way. This is such good time to call an old friend and let her know you are thinking about her! I am also checking in on my elderly neighbors, our block has coordinated an evacuation plan with the "leave no man behind" motto.

Here's my story....

We are closest to the Harris fire - We are ready to evacuate if we get the call, or if I think it's time to go! Last night I got about an hour's sleep as we all watched the fire on Mt Miguel from by back window. It is a large mountain with transmitter towers- I would estimate that some of the flames were 50 to 100' feet high. looked liked bombs going off when the transmitters blew! Thankfully the fires have burned all around us, and we have not been in any real danger, although many neighbors and friends have been affected. I'm sad to report that the one fatality reported is the father of one of my son's classmates, and his classmate was burned over 50% of his body. It is a devastating loss to our community. Apparently they were trying to defend their property- it is just awful. Thankfully the winds have really died down and I a am hopeful that the worst is over. Keep us all in your thoughts and prayers!