@ Abestar: It's not common knowledge how Southern California's unique terrain factors into this wildfire (unless you live or have lived there).
My response to you was not intended as a slight or insult in any way, shape or form.
I don't know whether you meant your subsequent reply as a witty retort, but it only succeeds in making you look like an ass.
@spacebunny: Thanks! It's much better today, though from recent experience, the situation can turn on a dime. I'll try that lemon trick - I was also thinking of using Febreze.
@Abestar: "This is what we get for smokie the bear stamping out every tiny fire."
This doesn't apply here because it's not a forest fire where little fires are actually beneficial by depleting fuels.
The Southern California fires are fueled by chaparrals and grass, which dried like kindling after a long period of drought. Homeowners who live on hills are required by the Fire Department to clear cut their hills, though a lot of people don't bother.
Thanks, everyone! It's kind of a weird feeling knowing that at any time we can be next to be evacuated. I spent the day basically getting our clothes and documents together, just in case.
@Daniel: the high winds can really spread fire fast! I watched a hill being devoured by fire in about a minute or two. With winds reaching 70 mph (basically hurricane winds), embers can jump a long distance.
It's possible that there are a lot of arsons - seems like whenever it's the perfect climate/condition for setting fires, all the crazies out there get really busy. It's sickening.
@ Ash: Good luck! Inland Empire is very prone to fire b/c of the dry condition (and lots and lots of chaparrals).
Disaster preparedness is always good - but it's very difficult to get one's butt motivated unless the danger is very real. Getting off-site backup for your digital data is a good idea, but don't forget the "hard" documents like insurance paperworks, IDs, passports, etc. that would be a pain in the butt to replace.
By the way, that particular house has been moved to its final destination ... somewhere in my hometown of Santa Clarita, California.
My response to you was not intended as a slight or insult in any way, shape or form.
I don't know whether you meant your subsequent reply as a witty retort, but it only succeeds in making you look like an ass.
@spacebunny: Thanks! It's much better today, though from recent experience, the situation can turn on a dime. I'll try that lemon trick - I was also thinking of using Febreze.
BTW, my favorite Alien costume is this one by Sache Feiner.
This doesn't apply here because it's not a forest fire where little fires are actually beneficial by depleting fuels.
The Southern California fires are fueled by chaparrals and grass, which dried like kindling after a long period of drought. Homeowners who live on hills are required by the Fire Department to clear cut their hills, though a lot of people don't bother.
@Daniel: the high winds can really spread fire fast! I watched a hill being devoured by fire in about a minute or two. With winds reaching 70 mph (basically hurricane winds), embers can jump a long distance.
It's possible that there are a lot of arsons - seems like whenever it's the perfect climate/condition for setting fires, all the crazies out there get really busy. It's sickening.
@ Ash: Good luck! Inland Empire is very prone to fire b/c of the dry condition (and lots and lots of chaparrals).
Disaster preparedness is always good - but it's very difficult to get one's butt motivated unless the danger is very real. Getting off-site backup for your digital data is a good idea, but don't forget the "hard" documents like insurance paperworks, IDs, passports, etc. that would be a pain in the butt to replace.