Is this just an every year thing now?

The sad thing is that after wet years, like last year, it is worse because the brush and other vegetation just explode in growth so when it dries out at this time of year.....

Right now, the valley seems to getting brunt of the fires. Many of the fires are set by people

She works in Simi Valley and her two small kids go to pre-school there. She left right before 3:00 p.m., trying to get to the 14 Freeway. Roads are backed up. Fire Trucks, Police constantly going forwards Canyon County (Tic Fire). So far the 14 is still opened but jammed.

Apparently there are 4 fires.

I wish her the best. I can't imagine what she has to endure going up CA14. Traffic is horrible on a good day.

constantly checking LA Times for updates...