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I heard that one branch of the mountain fires is now headed in the direction of Wrightwood.

I was just in Wrightwood in early June. I'd never even heard of it before -- I attempted a complete hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, but actually had to quit -- in Wrightwood as a matter of fact -- with injury. I remember thinking how dry and wooded the surrounding hills were, and I seem to recall that there was a fire near there quite recently. There was a very nice woman who let my wife and me stay there when we quit our hike. I hope she's OK, though I can't for the life of me remember her name. All I remember is she lived up in the hills above the downtown.

I think it was you that posted the update on Santee on the duplicate thread. I was in the process of thanking you and the thread was pulled.
My brother who is in the Navy (20yrs) just moved his family to Santee. We were unable to reach him last night, now I know why. On Sat his wife said the air was thick with smoke, the pool filled with ash. My bro was traveling to LA with his boys who were to play in a hockey game yesterday. I hope they made it okay, I will try to reach them again later.
Queen, how are you doing?? Is this disaster close to you?
Stay safe ALL!