Barbara & cats
Seven confirmed deaths. Frightening.Our two phones have been ringing for hours now. I just heard back from my friend Barbara, who lives just east of Tierrasanta (where the fires have jumped). She only heard about this during church and called me from her cell phone. She can't go back home today. Their neighborhood has now been evacuated. And to think their friends from Ramona went to Barbara and George's house this morning to avoid the fires up north. Now all of them are headed over to Qualcomm stadium, which is where the Chargers play. Part of the stadium has been set aside for the evacuees. George quickly stopped by their house to rescue the three cats and the laptop.Speaking of cats, Nikita has calmed down a lot. She's half sleeping on the bed, and I noticed she was covered in ash. She must have wandered out onto the balcony at some point. My eyes are still stinging from the smoke, but the sky is no longer bright orange. I hope that's a good sign.The Chargers' practice was cancelled today, and it's a possibility that Monday Night Football may be yanked. Also, airlines are cancelling and diverting flights into San Diego. Two freeways are closed. I've never seen this city come to such a halt.