Wildfires are continuing to burn out of control in Southern California. You can see a list of resources about the wildfires here. Hundreds of thousands have been evacuated from their homes and at least 750 homes have been destoryed. The fires are fueled by unusually powerful Santa Ana winds and an ongoing drought in the region. Here is some coverage of the fires from the blogosphere.
L.A. Times Breaking News Blog says the Witch Fire is halway to the ocean.
Resident in the Green Valley Park area was stuck in her car with her pets.
Thousands of evacuees are staying at Qualcomm Stadium: "5,000 and perhaps as many as 10,000 people are at the stadium"
The O.C. Source: "Heavy smoke hangs like a pall over much of central Orange County and a fiery red glow pierces through the night skies, as the Santiago Fire continues to consume everything in its path."
Queen of Spain blogs about the important of virtual neighbors and that her "house didn't burn down yet."
Truthdig notes the worldwide interest in the fires.
The Disphan Chronicles compares it to the Cedar Fire in 2003.
Larry Himmel - CBS8 San Diego's neighborhood guy -- reports from the scene of his own home which burned down.
Rick Rockhill has an interesting post about his personal experience leaving San Diego county.
Success in Life and Money offers a tribute to the firefighters battling the flames: "We so appreciate their hard work and all the firemen that have come from all around to help out! You guys are all so amazing and we all thank you so much for protecting us!"
TMZ reported a fire at the LG House Malibu, which was home to some Hollywood parties over the summer.
Girl's Gone Child: "Because no matter what may burn in the fire, there are some things impenetrable. Indestructible. And those are the things that matter most of all-- and the only things really worth protecting."
Chris Messing blogs about the use of Twitter hashtags. (via Doc Searls)
Dr. Steve Forbes at the Weather Channel provides a detailed look at the Santa Ana winds and other forces fueling the wildfires.
Mobile Messaging 2.0 blogs about the reverse 911 calls that were made to notify homeowners about the urgent need to evacuate. (via GIS Sites)
