I was just watching the news today, what a mess that is! Hoping the best for all you in California! Was this a natural or did someone start these?

I was just watching the news today, what a mess that is! Hoping the best for all you in California! Was this a natural or did someone start these?

In Southern Cali its hard not to be reminded about these fires, the air smells, when I leave my car outside, I have ash all over it from the winds carrying this stuff. I was reading that nearly 1 million people sent away from their homes. Its bad, there is speculation on how the fires got started, I don't know? :(

I almost moved to Redlands two years ago, and right now I'm sure glad I didn't! Scary stuff. As if the real estate prices weren't crazy enough in South Cali...now this?

Everyone stay safe out there!

I'd also be glad to donate garage space to any vettes while all that craziness is happening! :rolleyes:

What a shame! Our prayers are with all you folks out there.

I have been following this also, my heart is out to all off you affected by this. Just came across this page on MSN that shows all the locations: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21436901/

I was also reading that some of the fire man where laid off just prior to the fire?

From all of us at SmokinVette we hope the best for all of you who's lifes have been affected by this disaster. Godspeed and our prayers are with you.

This just got emailed to me from XM (some of you may have received the same):


California Fire Information Available for Free On XM (http://links.email.xmradio.com/ctt?kn=6&m=1156979&r=ODczOTE1ODI3NgS2&b=0&j=MzQ3NDU1MzcS1&mt=1)

The Southern California wildfires have forced approximately 1,000,000 residents from their homes and have already caused over $1 billion in damage. To keep you informed on the latest news, updates and public safety information, tune into XM's 24 hour Emergency Alert Channel - XM Channel 247 (http://links.email.xmradio.com/ctt?kn=6&m=1156979&r=ODczOTE1ODI3NgS2&b=0&j=MzQ3NDU1MzcS1&mt=1). The updates will include live reports from local news sources, information from the Red Cross and AP radio, and eyewitness accounts free of charge to anyone who has an XM radio, even if you are no longer an XM subscriber.

In addition, XM's 24-hour traffic and weather channels for Los Angeles - XM channel 222 (http://links.email.xmradio.com/ctt?kn=3&m=1156979&r=ODczOTE1ODI3NgS2&b=0&j=MzQ3NDU1MzcS1&mt=1) and San Diego - XM Channel 223 (http://links.email.xmradio.com/ctt?kn=3&m=1156979&r=ODczOTE1ODI3NgS2&b=0&j=MzQ3NDU1MzcS1&mt=1) will also be broadcasted for free to all XM radios. These channels will offer round the clock information about traffic, evacuation routes, and weather conditions. We will continue to provide updates until the fire is safely contained.

Best Regards,

XM Management

What a disaster, I read that they do suspect this was intentionally started. Some very sick people out there! :mad: