Damn! My 88-year-old mom had to evacuate her home...

[regnaD kciN]

...in northern San Diego County (Rancho Bernardo).

Over past years, during other big fires, I was never all that concerned. SoCal fires tend to hit the hills and housing subdivisions in the canyons in those hills. I always figured that, since she was in the middle of a built-up suburban area, she was in no particular danger.

She was awoken at 5 this morning with news that homes were burning down eight blocks away. :scared:

She's currently staying with a neighbor couple at that neighbor's grandkid's home. They figure she'll be there for at least a couple of days. But, when the all-clear sounds...what will she find waiting for her? :-(

[SeattleGirl]

1. I'm glad she got out, regnaD

I hope her home is still there when she gets back, but the most important thing is that SHE'S okay.

[regnaD kciN]

3. Very true...

...but that house is important to her. Although I never lived there, it was the home she shared with my late father for almost thirty years.

[China_cat]

8. The memories will still be there.

Better that she have that, and you, than you having nothing but the memories.

No matter what, things should never matter more than people.

[Ellen Forradalom]

2. I know some folks there too

They're okay...but their house..well, anyone's guess.

:scared:

[Drunken Irishman]

4. I'll pray that your mother's home is safe. :(

Thankfully she's ok!

[Ptah]

5. I am hoping and praying your mother find her home untouched.

:hug:

[Esra Star]

6. It's good they got her out of danger in the nick of time. nt

[abbeyco]

7. Good thoughts coming your way!

My sister just had to evac from Scripps Ranch - all around it's not a good situation at all.

I've been watching a live stream all day from KNSD and the RB area has been hit particularly hard during this fire. I hope your Mom's home is there for her to return to - and that she's safe in her current location.