Update: So, my house did not burn . . . nor did any houses, actually.  The fire has now burned 9,000 acres, but they predicted 500 houses would burn on Friday.  Luckily, they did not ( Read more... )

PLEASE, please keep your fingers crossed.

My parents are in the line of the fire.  They evacuated (with the essentials, and the cat) but it is likely our house will burn.  Our neighborhood is on all "absolute emergency evacuation" lists.  Burning ash was raining down as they packed the car.

Say a prayer to whatever or whoever you believe in.  I grew ( Read more... )