That's Enough Damn Excitement For One Day
Hell, that's enough for quite some time. Most of you should already know that most of Southern California is ablaze. I first heard about it when my mom called and asked me if I had looked outside. I hadn't, but I did then. A billowing cloud of gray smoke covered half the sky. Fire was near, but with the other half of the sky blue there wasn't any danger.
That didn't last. Winds were high, and the fire spread quickly. In no time at all the entire sky was filled with smoke. I half-heartedly tossed a few things into an overnight bag, but didn't expect to go anywhere.
Then I spotted the flames. Up on the hill behind our house a line of orange flared. I pulled out another bag and began throwing things into the car. Laptop. Clarinet. Clothes. Sister's wedding dress. Fig newtons. ...It's odd what you think to save and later realize you forgot.
The drive over to my brother's house was surreal. My two cats crammed themselves under the passenger's seat and wailed for only the first five minutes before quieting down. As I drove out I spotted four horses being carefully walked. One of the horse's eyes rolled back when a firetruck passed, but the rest remained alert but calm. They were probably used to the sires by now as they rarely stopped. The roar of airplanes was becoming frequent as well.
I am at my brother's house now. My family is okay and I am okay. Hopefully our house is okay. I'm not certain if we can return to it yet. I hope later today I can be working on airing out a smoke filled house that is otherwise unharmed. My heart and prayers go out to the others affected by this as well.
That didn't last. Winds were high, and the fire spread quickly. In no time at all the entire sky was filled with smoke. I half-heartedly tossed a few things into an overnight bag, but didn't expect to go anywhere.
Then I spotted the flames. Up on the hill behind our house a line of orange flared. I pulled out another bag and began throwing things into the car. Laptop. Clarinet. Clothes. Sister's wedding dress. Fig newtons. ...It's odd what you think to save and later realize you forgot.
The drive over to my brother's house was surreal. My two cats crammed themselves under the passenger's seat and wailed for only the first five minutes before quieting down. As I drove out I spotted four horses being carefully walked. One of the horse's eyes rolled back when a firetruck passed, but the rest remained alert but calm. They were probably used to the sires by now as they rarely stopped. The roar of airplanes was becoming frequent as well.
I am at my brother's house now. My family is okay and I am okay. Hopefully our house is okay. I'm not certain if we can return to it yet. I hope later today I can be working on airing out a smoke filled house that is otherwise unharmed. My heart and prayers go out to the others affected by this as well.
posted by Trintara at 8:21 AM
2 Comments:
HOLY COW! I knew there were fires in Southern Ca. but I never actually known someone who has been affected by them. I am glad you and your family are safe and I hope your house is undamaged as well. Do you guys have fire insurance against this sort of thing?
We do have fire insurance and one of those fire resistant roofs. We also have volcano insurance. (I have no idea why.) Fortunately, our house was missed by the fire. We're back inside now, though it smells. We put on the AC and opened windows to get some fresh air in.
God bless fire fighters!
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