Monday, October 22, 2007

Fire Update #3

Tonight we drove around a bit to see if we could see more of what's going on around our neighborhood. It looks like many of the fires that are near us have either moved on or are dying down...with the exception of the fire in Stevenson Ranch. The winds there have picked up tonight and it's still growing. It is currently about 5 miles from us and is moving away to the southwest. Below are some videos of what we saw tonight. It looks like things have calmed down to the point where Gordon will be going back to work tomorrow (one of the fires was right next to where Chrissy works and they're without power so she may not be back there for a bit). We'll still be keeping our eyes open though...anything can happen with the wind like this!!







9 comments:

Todd and Meagan said...

We have been hearing about the fires back here but we didn't realize you were so close to so many of them! Glad you are okay. The pictures and videos are insane!

Chris and Jenna said...

How scary for you guys. Glad to hear that you are safe...Hopefully they will get them under control soon.

Mrs. Horton said...

Those videos are crazy! And very scary... California needs a rainstorm in the worst way. At least you get some time off work! Have you had to go back yet? Did Gordon's work shut down at all?

GordonandChrissy said...

We both took Monday off work. Sunday and Monday were by far the worst days where it was getting close to us. None of the fires ever got near JBL, but when I dropped Chrissy off at work Tuesday the hill right behind her building was completely black!! At least that means it can't burn again (anytime soon) so it's safe for now.

Wray Dix said...

wow that's so crazy that you guys are so close, hey at least you got some free "vacation time"

Wray Dix said...

lets totally do that dessert for the holidays!!!!! CAN'T WAIT

Jen said...

Wow! That is so crazy. I wondered if you guys were near the fires. You look so cute in your fireman costume...did you help??? :) It's fun to see what you are up to....thanks for checking out my blog too!!!! It's fun to read your comments!!!!

Mrs. Sew-n-Sew said...

We're finally up on the internet again, and I'm so glad you put up all the info on the fires. The pictures and videos are pretty spectacular. Has it gotten better or worse around you since the last post?

GordonandChrissy said...

Much much better. I don't know if any fires are still active around us. Unfortunately, the fires in south LA and San Diego are pretty bad I hear.