November 14, 2008

Another Fire!

Who would have ever guessed that we would have 3 major fires in Santa Barbara county within a 15 month period. The first was the Zaca fire, then the Gap Fire, now it the Tea fire. Unbelievable . . . yet it's true. And this one is by far the worse of all. It's in a heavily populated area in Montecito and Santa Barbara. Multi-million dollar mansions are burning to the ground. The unofficial count for the first 24 hours is 150 homes lost, and the fire is 0% contained.
I helped my boss evacuate last night and talked to several friends that also had to evacuate. It sounds like one may have lost her home, but we can't be sure yet. And of course, the air quality is horrible again. I wore my mask today and I can honestly say that I am over my mask phobia.
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Christy said...

I had no idea about these fires. How horrible. I hope your friend didn't lose her home. As someone who lost their home to fire when I was a child I know how devastating it can be, and yes, it's just a house. But it is a house filled with YOU and then it's gone. Best wishes that they get it 100% contained as fast as they can!!

11:47 PM
Guzzisue said...

just heard about the fires on the radio this morning, must be terrible to lose everything like that. As Christy says, your home is filled with you. Heres hoping that you friend home has escaped damage and they get it contained as fast as possible.

1:11 AM
Michelle said...

I read about this yesterday and immediately thought of you. You must feel so frustrated and helpless. You'll be in my prayers - you and all who are being affected by this fire. I hope the weather is favorable for it to be contained quickly.

4:47 AM
Sandy said...

I was thinking on the way for groceries this morning that the fire had to be near you again. I'm sorry. A friend's house burned a month ago, and I know what she's going through. I hope you are safe.

1:00 PM
imquilternity said...

Judy, You're the first person I thought of when I heard about this fire. I'm glad it didn't affect you in a way where you were forced to evacuate but I'm sorry you had to go through this again with your friend. It seems like the winds have died down considerably so I'm hoping 100% containment is possible very soon.

12:36 PM

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