Mark’s Soap Box

Life is better

There are only a few people left at the Q, about 400 or so. Those still there will be relocated to Del Mar (fairgrounds). It’s amazing what people can do when they pull together and don’t wait on the government to do it. No doubt the government helped, but it was people relying upon themselves to make a difference that made the difference. We didn’t wait for the feds, we did it ourselves. A lesson for the rest of the country, I believe.

I am tired. The smoke is getting to me, sore throat, and really drained. I will try to update as often as I can.

To everyone who helped, thank you.

Places still evacuated

- Lake Henshaw
- Mesa Grande
- La Jolla Indian Reservations
- West of Hellhole Canyon and north of Palomar Mountain
- South of Bear Valley and Rancho Santa Ysabel and east of Montezuma Valley

how’s it look

click for larger — courtesy ch 8 San Diego

google map of what’s going on

Sat images:

courtesy NASA - 1415EDT oct 25

courtesy NASA - 1730EDT oct 25

Previous Posts

• Day 5 - midday update
• Day 5 - morning update
• Day 4 - evening update
• Day 4 midday update
• Day 4
• Calfire blocking Navy help
• Evening Update
• Midday Update
• Good Morning Ashes
• Late Night Update
• Fire Conditions
• Burn baby, burn!
• Four Years Later

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