Yer pretty much up-to-date on the Foster/Adopt side of things, so I figured those of you NOT living in Southern California would want to know what's happening with the fires. I'm sure you're getting a good chunk of news regarding the fires via CNN and your local newspapers, but JUST so ya know - it IS as bad as its being reported!

At last count:

San Diego County
Witch Fire – 197,990 acres – 60% contained
Harris Fire – 85,800 acres – 50% contained
Poomacha Fire – 43,000 acres – 45% contained
Rice Fire – 9,000 acres – 80% contained
Horno/Ammo Fire – 21,084 acres – 90% contained
Wilcox Fire – 100 acres – 100% contained
Cajon Fire – 250 acres – 100% contained
McCoy Fire – 300 acres – 100% contained
Coronado Hills Fire – 300 acres – 100% contained

San Bernardino County
Slide Fire – 13,800 acres – 35% contained
Grass Valley Fire - 1,140 acres – 85% contained
Martin Fire – 123 acres – 100% contained
Walker Fire – 160 acres 100% contained

Orange County
Santiago Fire – 27,521 acres – 35% contained

Los Angeles County
Ranch Fire – 58,401 acres – 97% contained
Canyon Fire – 4,565 acres – 100% contained
Magic Fire – 2,824 acres – 100% contained
Buckweed Fire – 38,356 acres – 100% contained
Meadowridge Fire – 40 acres - 100% contained

Santa Barbara County
Sedgewick Fire – 710 acres – 100% contained

Riverside County
Rosa Fire – 411 acres – 100% contained
Roca Fire – 270 acres – 100% contained

Ventura County
Nightsky Fire – 35 acres – 100% contained

As for us, ironically, Debbie who usually suffers with bronchitis at the drop of a hat has had NO problems. The rest of us went to the doctor early this week due to coughing, wheezing, and all sorts of other related issues. I, Sean, "Mr. Healthy," have had shortness of breath and headaches from smoke inhalation. The kids seem to be okay, but we've got the two oldest on allergy medication, which seems to help. Our one year old we can't do much for except wipe his nose when it runs.

Please pray for ALL the victims of these horrible fires. I couldn't imagine enduring so much personal loss coupled with the red-tape needed to get through in order to rebuild. Its gonna be a LONG struggle for a WHOLE lot of Southern Californians.