[buffyt]

My sis is in Victorville, my college roommate is in San Diego, my hubby's college roommate is in Fallbrook, I have cousins and many friends out there. We just moved to Texas from Claremont, Calif. last November. We watched the forest wild fires from our apartment balcony last year in Claremont. It looked like the Flames of Hell. It is a scary sight. We had a house fire at our house almost three weeks ago. Didn't do a lot of damage, but it was scary seeing three firetrucks coming to MY House. They kept the fire small. Just lost a back wall of a closet. But I know the helpless feeling now of seeing flames consuming part of your home. It is the most horrible feeling. And we have lived through many earthquakes and hurricanes....

[Ladypixel]

Well, if it helps any, Victorville and Fallbrook are both safe. Depending on the region of San Diego, your college roommate may be safe, too - that's a huge area.

I watched last year's forest fires, too... and, honestly, I think that's one of the few reasons that the fire hasn't spread into San Dimas/Glendora area. Which makes me happy, mind you, as I'm in Glendora.

Eek on your house fire! That is a scary sight!