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Fires still burning, but winds not as bad so far today, though they are saying we will be under a wind advisory again today. Still can see a huge smoke plume toward the southwest. Didn't have to bug out, but it was a close one. The fire didn't come over the hill on the SW, but did on the NW...we could see flames shooting up. They had mandatory evacuation in the Dos Vientos neighborhood, which is literally down the road from us. We live very close to the corner of Reino Rd and Borchard Rd, and Borchard Rd is one of two roads into that neighborhood. I lost count how many fire trucks, equipment trucks (including 'dozers), and TV trucks went by on Borchard up into the hills.

10,000 acres burned...they let some of it go through Point Mugu National Park right to the ocean. Couldn't stop it. It's 10% contained at this point. Right now they are announcing that Point Mugu Seabee training area is on fire. Point Mugu is where my son-in-law is stationed. Luckily, he isn't at work today, because he had to go to LA for a physical (new career).

One thing that was heartwarming was how many firefighters have come to join the fight. I personally saw fire trucks from LA city, LA county, Ventura county, Kent county, Santa Barbara county, City of Lompoc, City of Ventura, and others. I lost track after 60 trucks had gone by.

Okay, well Channel 5 is announcing that it is flaring up again 1 mile south of us. They are dropping water on it, and fire retardant. I can see the black smoke plume...this is a totally new area that has flared up.

I'll check in again when I can.
