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diva77

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67. Oh no!! What an awful thing to wake up to!!

Tue Dec 5, 2017, 03:23 PM

Dec 2017

I hope you are at least safe for now; fingers crossed that your home will be spared...

The entire southland seems to be blanketed by smoke and ashes today

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Weve been evacuated from our new home due to massive Ventura CA fire [View all] Hekate Dec 2017 OP

OMG how terrifying! Just seeing this on MSNBC right now! PearliePoo2 Dec 2017 #1

stay safe Hekate! JHan Dec 2017 #2

What a nightmare. I'm so sorry, Hekate! But I'm so glad you, hubby, and doggy made it out okay. pnwmom Dec 2017 #3

it would be heartbreaking NJCher Dec 2017 #4

Sending good vibes malaise Dec 2017 #5

I second that. roamer65 Dec 2017 #36

Ditto. maryallen Dec 2017 #52

Wow. MissB Dec 2017 #6

I can not imagine..stay safe and be careful dembotoz Dec 2017 #7

I'm so sorry. yardwork Dec 2017 #8

I hope you and your house stay safe! Keep us apprised! SunSeeker Dec 2017 #9

Hope your home is okay JustAnotherGen Dec 2017 #10

Stay safe, Hekate! octoberlib Dec 2017 #11

OMG! How truly terrifying...hope all will be safe and saved. angstlessk Dec 2017 #12

I hope at this moment (3:14am CA time) annabanana Dec 2017 #13

Oh no!!!! BumRushDaShow Dec 2017 #14

Gawd, please check in when able. babylonsister Dec 2017 #15

Glad you were able to get the information and got out! mfcorey1 Dec 2017 #16

Godspeed. BadgerMom Dec 2017 #17

That is scary stuff. Glad you got out. TreasonousBastard Dec 2017 #18

Goosebumps. tavernier Dec 2017 #19

Hope you are okay. Pacifist Patriot Dec 2017 #20

Yikes! How terrifying! Solly Mack Dec 2017 #21

Holy Shit! BigmanPigman Dec 2017 #22

Stay safe and remember, painful as it is, it's only "stuff." Vinca Dec 2017 #23

Best of luck, Hekate. SergeStorms Dec 2017 #24

Glad you got out. Jim__ Dec 2017 #25

What a nightmare! ((hugs)) blaze Dec 2017 #26

I hope they are able to get this under control quickly. Stay safe Hekate. This sound similar to still_one Dec 2017 #27

Sounds quite scary. Keep safe. oasis Dec 2017 #28

My thoughts are with you, Hekate. democrank Dec 2017 #29

The best of luck to you Hekate. panader0 Dec 2017 #30

Good luck to you, your neighbors, and all the pets. n/t denbot Dec 2017 #31

All I can do is send good wishes your way. I hope you find the fire passed you by. Stinky The Clown Dec 2017 #32

Stay safe!! 2naSalit Dec 2017 #33

Sending good thoughts to you, your husband, and your dog--stay safe. Look forward to your update. Mrs. Overall Dec 2017 #34

Take care and i hope that your place is not harmed. CentralMass Dec 2017 #35

stay safe!!!! samnsara Dec 2017 #37

So good to know you are all safe... CatMor Dec 2017 #38

Glad you got out OK. MineralMan Dec 2017 #39

Hoping for the best outcome. Please keep us posted if you can lunasun Dec 2017 #40

As a survivor from the Napa Fires Nictuku Dec 2017 #41

Best of luck to you, Hekate. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2017 #42

we are with you msdogi Dec 2017 #43

Please stay safe, Hekate. sheshe2 Dec 2017 #44

Good Luck Leith Dec 2017 #45

Man, those Chinese are really committed to this hoax, aren't they? gratuitous Dec 2017 #46

Thank you all dearly. Reception still spotty for cellphone. We still dont know about our house Hekate Dec 2017 #47

I'm sending wishes for your home, Hekate. Know you love it. Hortensis Dec 2017 #51

Let us know when you get a chance annabanana Dec 2017 #62

Please stay far ahead of where those flames may blow Tom Rinaldo Dec 2017 #69

Thank you for the update. +++++++++++ to you. spooky3 Dec 2017 #109

Sending best thoughts canetoad Dec 2017 #48

stay safe! librechik Dec 2017 #49

Godspeed. sagesnow Dec 2017 #50

I'm on the Westside and a burning smell is strong even here flamingdem Dec 2017 #53

I smell it in South central AZ. marybourg Dec 2017 #85

So so sorry stopwastingmymoney Dec 2017 #54

Best thoughts to you. Santa Ana fueled fires are so damn scary. Very glad you made it out suffragette Dec 2017 #55

Sending lots of hope KT2000 Dec 2017 #56

oh man....stay safe.... dhill926 Dec 2017 #57

just heard about this. sending all the positive energies possible for all of you in harm's way. niyad Dec 2017 #58

Together we can double the energy............ Old Vet Dec 2017 #102

Take care H2O Man Dec 2017 #59

All the best to you... Freedomofspeech Dec 2017 #60

I know VC has some disaster protocols in place. Hope someone from the County Tikki Dec 2017 #61

Oh no, Hekate! Silver Gaia Dec 2017 #63

Just reported were homes on fire in a tract in Ventura. SleeplessinSoCal Dec 2017 #64

Best to you, Hekate mcar Dec 2017 #65

Stay safe and I hope your house was spared!! LeftInTX Dec 2017 #66

Oh no!! What an awful thing to wake up to!! diva77 Dec 2017 #67

I started watching last night when it started. This is a bad one. Alea Dec 2017 #68

We were evacuated in 2015 during the Valley fire Mr.Bill Dec 2017 #70

I know what you're going through Blue Streak Science Dec 2017 #71

Welcome to DU, Blue Streak Science. calimary Dec 2017 #96

Oh I'm soooo sorry this is happening to you. onecent Dec 2017 #72

stay safe bluestarone Dec 2017 #73

UH oh.. This is becoming all too common here in Calif. I have friends with a house on Valentine Ave. vkkv Dec 2017 #74

Here's hoping your home is spared. Maybe these maps may help... FailureToCommunicate Dec 2017 #75

I can't imagine.... SergeStorms Dec 2017 #88

Unfortunately, those maps aren't very accurate. MoonchildCA Dec 2017 #108

Just trying to help. I hope you also manage to stay out of the line(s) of danger. FailureToCommunicate Dec 2017 #111

Of course. MoonchildCA Dec 2017 #113

This danger zone map seems to be updating... FailureToCommunicate Dec 2017 #115

Let us know how you are doing. Squinch Dec 2017 #76

Glad you got out... sending good vibes from the East Quayblue Dec 2017 #77

50,000 acres, uncontained. 1,000 firefighters. Your messages mean a lot... Hekate Dec 2017 #78

Let's hope everything ends far better than you anticipate Stinky The Clown Dec 2017 #81

Just stay safe malaise Dec 2017 #83

Fires such as these.... SergeStorms Dec 2017 #89

checking back NJCher Dec 2017 #92

Thinking of you tonight. Hope you're still all safe Hortensis Dec 2017 #98

Sad to hear this... Snackshack Dec 2017 #79

My thoughts are with you Hekate. Tarheel_Dem Dec 2017 #80

REALLY hoping the flames decide to a detour DFW Dec 2017 #82

I'm glad you two and the dogs are OK. lunatica Dec 2017 #84

Oh, no. Hoping you find out your house is spared. mnhtnbb Dec 2017 #86

OMG SHRED Dec 2017 #87

Oh no-- not another California wildfire ailsagirl Dec 2017 #90

How horrific...will be thinking of you & all the others facing these flames! countryjake Dec 2017 #91

South of you, coastal OC xxqqqzme Dec 2017 #93

Been hearing about this all day. Horrible! MoonRiver Dec 2017 #94

Aw damn. We've had the local news on all day. calimary Dec 2017 #95

Good vibes from the Oregon Coast. Enoki33 Dec 2017 #97

I'm glad you are out brer cat Dec 2017 #99

best wishes! BadGimp Dec 2017 #100

Thinking of you and yours all day, Hekate. JohnnyLib2 Dec 2017 #101

This message was self-deleted by its author JohnnyLib2 Dec 2017 #137

Sending good thoughts. I'm here in San Fernando Valley Beaverhausen Dec 2017 #103

I'm so sorry Hekate. But thankful you and family got out safely. montana_hazeleyes Dec 2017 #104

53,000 acres last I heard, but it has to be more. Some tentative good news... Hekate Dec 2017 #105

Thanks for checking in! All of DU is with you in spirit Rhiannon12866 Dec 2017 #114

Wall to wall coverage on TV. It is mind-numbing. So many fires. So much loss. SleeplessinSoCal Dec 2017 #118

All my fingers and toes are crossed!!! blaze Dec 2017 #124

Wonderful news so far, fingers crossed for more. Hortensis Dec 2017 #125

wow so sorry hope you and your hubby stay safe! nt steve2470 Dec 2017 #106

Be safe homegirl Dec 2017 #107

stay safe Hekate my sweet Skittles Dec 2017 #110

Sending hugs snacker Dec 2017 #112

Vibes to you both and to your neighbours. applegrove Dec 2017 #116

My natguard unit will be active in support of the effort Tiggeroshii Dec 2017 #117

Best Wishes and stay safe! Mountain Mule Dec 2017 #119

Oh, no...please, stay safe, Hekate! lunamagica Dec 2017 #120

Oh!! Oh no, Hekate!! BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2017 #121

*hugs* ucrdem Dec 2017 #122

Oh no! radical noodle Dec 2017 #123

My best to you, and all those who are in the midst of the fire. AJT Dec 2017 #126

So glad to hear from you Skidmore Dec 2017 #127

Kick for Hekate! R B Garr Dec 2017 #128

oh my. Hekate bdamomma Dec 2017 #129

You guys are the best. 65,000 acres, high winds tonight, 50,000 evacuees... Hekate Dec 2017 #130

Best news i've read all morning. SleeplessinSoCal Dec 2017 #131

Hoping the word of mouth is correct and winds do not stir another round of fire from embers! mnhtnbb Dec 2017 #132

Bet you can't wait to set your own eyes on that house!! blaze Dec 2017 #133

Hang in there, of course. The burnt areas are now Hortensis Dec 2017 #134

GOOD NEWS! HOUSE IS OKAY, OUTDOOR PLANTS ARE OKAY. OAK TREE SINGED BUT NOT HURT... Hekate Dec 2017 #135

Such good news in the midst of devastation. B2G Dec 2017 #136

Wonderful! JohnnyLib2 Dec 2017 #138

I am so happy for you!!! irisblue Dec 2017 #139

That's wonderful news, Hekate. Hoping that this is finally over soon. WillowTree Dec 2017 #140

Wonderful! flamingdem Dec 2017 #145

You are so lucky malaise Dec 2017 #150

Oh gods, LATimes and WaPo both reported an hour ago that the Thomas fire exploded to 90,000 acres Hekate Dec 2017 #141

Ugh. Im glad to hear you are safe! MissB Dec 2017 #142

Still okay? nt blaze Dec 2017 #147

people are being wonderful about this. there is a real sense of community. SleeplessinSoCal Dec 2017 #143

Other huge fires also. Just reading about latest on our old area, Creek Fire, Hortensis Dec 2017 #144

Best wishes to you and hubs, Hekate from KY. Hope you get to go home soon! KY_EnviroGuy Dec 2017 #146

I am glad you are safe... Dorian Gray Dec 2017 #148

Best wishes and stay safe!! SWBTATTReg Dec 2017 #149

Prayers go with you and yours, stay safe gopiscrap Dec 2017 #151

It's Wonderful That Your Home Is Safe Leith Dec 2017 #152