October 2007 California wildfires
As of the night of October 22, 2007, at least 5,000 homes were in danger.  About 500,000 people have to leave, the largest evacuation in the area's history. Evacuees were meeting at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, Qualcomm Stadium and other places in the county.  Officials think that 10,000 were meeting at Qualcomm.  Other than food, blankets and water, volunteers gave toys to children, massages, and a live rock and roll band showe.  Many schools and business were closed.  The only burn unit in the county, the UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest was operated on an overflow basis.  The unit, which has 18 beds, had gotten 16 fire victims and several patients with injuries not due to the blazes.