It is difficult to fathom that such a perfect day at church -- this is Lake Murray Community Church after second service (and the pastor's son-in-law waving at me) -- could end up in destruction and death.
The fires are nowhere near us at present, but with high winds whipping around our house, I can't imagine trying to extinguish the two fires burning in San Diego County. Currently one person has been killed and seventeen have been injured, including four firefighters. The Witch Creek Fire near Ramona is due to cross into the San Diego city limits by 1 AM (thus the mayor of San Diego is speaking on the news), and the Harris Ranch Fire south of us is encroaching on Jamul. It's a scary night with the winds gusting to 60 mph outside our home. The winds are not supposed to let up until Wednesday, and we're expecting temperatures near 100 degrees in the inland mountains where the fires are burning, and humidity in the single digits. Fire fighting conditions are at their very worst -- most dangerous for firefighters and evacuees, including Keith's dad and brother, sis-in-law, and their five kids.
Lord, have mercy.
2 comments:
I have been complaining about our record lack of rain and high temps. But we don't have the scary fires you guys do. I hope everyone stays safe.
I just saw the news and came to your blog to see how close the fires were. Oh, this is scarey! I will pray.
Susan
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