The way things are going, you are lucky you didnt lose your hubcaps!
We kept moving.....
:)
California wildfires at a glance
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California wildfire overall statistics:
- Acreage: 486,766
- Homes Destroyed: At least 1,780, according to authorities.
- Deaths: Three confirmed fire deaths, seven fire-related deaths. Authorities investigating whether four charred bodies found east of San Diego on Thursday were victims of the Harris Fire.
- Injuries: 52 to firefighters, and about 30 injuries to civilians.
- People taking shelter in 45 evacuation centers as of 4 p.m. Thursday: 12,465, according to the state Office of Emergency Services.
Active wildfires burning in Southern California, by county:
San Diego County:
- Witch Fire: About 197,990 acres in northern San Diego County from Witch Creek to Rancho Santa Fe. 30 percent contained. 1,061 homes, 30 commercial properties, 175 outbuildings and 230 autos destroyed. Firefighting cost: $7 million. Two burned bodies found in a charred home. Two civilians and 22 firefighters injured.
- Poomacha Fire: 38,500 acres on the La Jolla Indian Reservation and in northeastern San Diego County. 30 percent contained. 60 homes destroyed and 12 firefighters injured. Firefighting cost: $1.6 million.
- Horno/Ammo Fire: 17,000 acres on the Camp Pendleton Marine base. 40-50 percent contained.
- Harris Fire: 84,000 acres burned 70 miles southeast of San Diego and north of the border town of Tecate. 20 percent contained. 97 homes, 17 outbuildings, 120 autos and two commercial buildings destroyed. One civilian killed, 21 injured civilians and seven injured firefighters. Firefighting cost: $5.4 million.
- Rice Fire: 9,000 acres in Fallbrook in northern San Diego County. 40 percent contained. 206 homes, 40 outbuildings, 91 autos and two commercial properties destroyed. Three reported injuries. Firefighting cost: $1.9 million.
Ventura County:
- Ranch Fire: 55,756 acres in the Castaic area near Piru. 80 percent contained. One home, eight outbuildings destroyed. One firefighter injured. Firefighting cost: $7 million.
Orange County:
- Santiago Fire: 26,000 acres east of Irvine. 30 percent contained. 14 homes destroyed, and eight other structures damaged; four minor injuries to firefighters. Firefighting cost: $4 million.
San Bernardino County:
- Slide Fire: 11,675 acres in Green Valley Lake area of the San Bernardino Mountains. 15 percent contained. At least 200 homes destroyed. One firefighter suffered minor injuries. Firefighting cost: $3 million.
- Grass Valley Fire: 1,100 acres in Grass Valley area in the San Bernardino Mountains. 70 percent contained. At least 113 homes destroyed. Firefighting cost: $2.5 million.
Contained Fires
Los Angeles:
- Buckweed: Burned 38,356 in northeastern Los Angeles County. Contained Wednesday evening. 21 homes, 22 outbuildings, two bridges and 40 vehicles destroyed. Three civilians and two firefighters injured. Firefighting cost: $5.8 million.
- Canyon: Burned 4,565 acres in Malibu. Contained Wednesday. Six homes, two businesses and a church destroyed. Three firefighters suffered minor injuries. Firefighting cost: $5.2 million.
- Magic: About 2,824 acres in northern Los Angeles County.
- Meadowridge: About 40 acres burned with no damage to property.
Riverside:
- Rosa: Burned 411 acres and two outbuildings near Temecula.
- Roca: Burned 270 acres. Contained Wednesday. One home destroyed and one person injured.
San Diego:
- Cajon: 250 acres.
- McCoy: 300 acres.
- Coronado Hills: 300 acres.
- Wilcox: 200 acres.
Ventura:
- Nightsky: 35 acres.
Santa Barbara County:
- Sedgewick Fire: 710 acres near Los Olivos.