Off Topic: Los Angeles Members Please Check In

[Vintagedeputy]

Seems like between wildfires, earthquakes, etc., California is a difficult place to live. I don’t think I’d quite have the stamina that some of you guys do. Best of luck to those affected.

[GasHouseGang]

Unbelievable destruction and the fires are still burning and spreading. Pacific Palisades has been nearly wiped off the map. It's truly devastating. There are large areas affected by these fires and my heart aches for what these people are going through. Stay strong and we are praying for you.

[Tere1071]

Originally Posted by Vintagedeputy

Seems like between wildfires, earthquakes, etc., California is a difficult place to live. I don’t think I’d quite have the stamina that some of you guys do. Best of luck to those affected.

I made several attempts to state that living in California didn't require any special fortitude, but I wasn't satisfied with any of my responses. However, I can hope everyone on this forum remains well and enjoys their hobby pursuits.

Thank you for your kind thought, James. My daughter is fine and the flames at this point aren't moving in her direction. Once there is containment, we will take back home.

Phil aka Tere1071

[gonefishin]

My thoughts are with everyone. Our daughter lives in San Pedro, and my neighbor is a fire fighter in Glendale. We are closely watching everything that's happening. I'm in San Diego county and we lost our electricity yesterday. SDG&E shuts off the power in the rural areas as a safety precaution.

My wife and I are hoping everyone in the fire areas are safe. Losing a home to fire is devastating regardless if it is a small little house or a mansion in the Hollywood Hills. It carries the same impact.

[gabrinus]

God bless...Jerry

[gregndodgers]

Similar to the Palisades, Altadena has nearly been totally destroyed. With the high wind speeds over 60 mph on Tuesday and early Wed, embers were flying everywhere. I drove within a few feet of several smaller fires. Very scary and surreal experience, and because there were not enough fire fighters and water, many homes were simply burning to the ground with no attempts to save them. Over 1,000 structures destroyed. It looks like a war zone! Sad for all the people who lost their homes!

[icollectDCsports]

Incredibly sad. I feel for all who’ve been impacted and those worrying that they might be.