[Palladin]

God bless California and be with all Californians tonight as they deal with this horrendous outbreak of fires.

My nephew and his family had to evacuate their beautiful home in Poway a few hours ago.

May God and St. Michael the Archangel be with the firefighters, police, National Guard, and the EMT’s and paramedics all through this night!

[Inspectorette]

Even though I no longer live in California, I still love California and its people. My daughter and her family live in Encinitas, Mr. Inspectorette's brother and his family live on the Central Coast. We have very fond memories of the years we lived in CA.

Just spoke with my SIL, and he says the winds there are not as stiff as they were earlier. He rode his bike home from MCRD-San Diego - figured he'd get home faster than driving.

[spectre]

Firefighter's Prayer

When I am called to duty, God wherever flames may rage, give me strength to save a life, whatever be its age.

Help me to embrace a little child before it's too late, or save an older person from the horror of that fate.

Enable me to be alert to hear the weakest shout, and quickly and efficiently to put the fire out.

I want to fill my calling and to give the best in me, to guard my neighbor and protect his property.

And if according to your will I have to lose my life, bless with your protecting hand my loving family from strife.