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My son and his home are suddenly in an explosive fire zone in Santa Barbara. I emailed him and texted him -- don't know if we'll hear back, but he is definitely in the evacuation zone.
My #1 brother is extremely ill in Oregon, and #2 brother (SoCal) has been keeping me and our sis (NY) apprised. The good news, I guess, is we have not heard anything today. On Sunday we thought we might be trying to get flights over Thanksgiving.
I was maintaining until I turned on the news and saw the fire.
So I'm asking. If you believe in prayer or just a good thought, my family could use some tonight.
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Bettie
(16,110 posts)and hope that everything will turn out OK.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)Last edited Tue Nov 26, 2019, 01:05 AM - Edit history (1)
MustLoveBeagles
(11,611 posts)Sending good vibes. I hope everything works out for your family.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)Nevilledog
(51,107 posts)Hekate
(90,704 posts)Hermit-The-Prog
(33,348 posts)Hekate
(90,704 posts)Hermit-The-Prog
(33,348 posts)Hekate
(90,704 posts)In 24 hours we're supposed to have a rain storm for awhile...
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,348 posts)Stay safe and be well.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)Last edited Tue Nov 26, 2019, 01:11 AM - Edit history (1)
JHB
(37,160 posts)coeur_de_lion
(3,677 posts)Hekate
(90,704 posts)sheshe2
(83,773 posts)I can't even imagine your fears right now.
Huge hugs. Please let us know when you hear from him.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)I was going to drive that way tomorrow, but will have to call in the a.m. to see if my appointment is still on. And that is absolutely the least of my worries.
BigMin28
(1,177 posts)I will say prayers for you and your family.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)irisblue
(32,975 posts)Hekate
(90,704 posts)pnwmom
(108,978 posts)I'm so sorry -- this is way too much to be going on all at once.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(149,627 posts)So scary for you. I can hardly imagine how scary.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)yonder
(9,666 posts)blogslut
(38,000 posts)Hekate
(90,704 posts)🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
onecaliberal
(32,861 posts)Hekate
(90,704 posts)Blue_playwright
(1,568 posts)So sorry your family is going through all of this at once.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)FM123
(10,053 posts)Hekate
(90,704 posts)RestoreAmerica2020
(3,435 posts)Hekate
(90,704 posts)pdxflyboy
(675 posts)Healing thoughts for your family and you.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)ismnotwasm
(41,984 posts)No matter what beliefs or unbeliefs there are. Asking or hoping for intercession in frightening times is always a good thing, a compassionate thing. You have my agnostic prayers for what they are worth. May you and yours remain safe
Hekate
(90,704 posts)MontanaMama
(23,317 posts)Im asking our Universe to hold you and yours close to the light tonight.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)Moms know.
emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)you have good news.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)Harker
(14,019 posts)Hekate
(90,704 posts)Adsos Letter
(19,459 posts)For the situations, and for a sense of peace in your hearts.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)spanone
(135,838 posts)Hekate
(90,704 posts)🌞
3catwoman3
(23,996 posts)...and good news on the morrow.
Wiseman32218
(291 posts)Sincerely hope everything turns out in your favor and God Bless!!!!
Hekate
(90,704 posts)Wiseman32218
(291 posts)the best and hope things go in your favor!
mopinko
(70,112 posts)in my thoughts, dear one.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)...for your good thoughts.
ancianita
(36,058 posts)In cases like these, our heart's best instincts are important. Go, call, or do what you feel, if it's within your means.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)Glimmer of Hope
(5,823 posts)Prayers and thoughts for rain. We need them.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)KEYT3 has shown one black and white web cam from UCSB that showed the fire, and their own TV Hill camera that shows it clearly. Those are quite a distance apart.
Rain storm expected in 24 hours. I hope it's soon enough.
Glimmer of Hope
(5,823 posts)Hekate
(90,704 posts)We know exactly what our old neighbors are doing: J is on the roof of his 2 story house, calling down reports, W's wife refuses to let him do that any more, lol, since he's now over 80, M and the rest are in W's front yard watching the progress... Good people.
Our son lives in a cul de sac off Cathedral Oaks, in the evac zone.
You take care.
oasis
(49,388 posts)Hekate
(90,704 posts)UpInArms
(51,284 posts)Hoping for the best outcomes for you and your family
Hekate
(90,704 posts)Judi Lynn
(160,542 posts)Hoping your son will have had enough warning to be able to move beyond the reach of this threat in time, and that events will unfold much more peacefully than you have feared.
Remember to take time to stabilize your breathing, it helps so much, gives you back some missing calmness, if practiced enough, over time.
Those who've thought of you through your presence and thoughts here will definitely be looking forward with hope your news will be far better than you feared.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)Will remember to breathe!
mfcorey1
(11,001 posts)Hekate
(90,704 posts)✌🏼
Hekate
(90,704 posts)Grasswire2
(13,570 posts)And thank you for this OP; I now know to check in with someone in Santa Barbara as well.
I sure understand your motherly concern. What a fraught world we are in.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)Chipper Chat
(9,679 posts)Fellow DUer.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)Captain Zero
(6,806 posts)Wishing them harbor in their storms.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)cilla4progress
(24,736 posts)coming your way ❤️
Hekate
(90,704 posts)Demovictory9
(32,456 posts)Hekate
(90,704 posts)Raine
(30,540 posts)on their way to you and your loved ones.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)SunSeeker
(51,559 posts)Hekate
(90,704 posts)grantcart
(53,061 posts)You are held up by hundreds who support you
Hekate
(90,704 posts)Thank you.
Mersky
(4,982 posts)Please take great care. Well be here for you if you need us.
Am sending good vibes your way
Hekate
(90,704 posts)nolabear
(41,969 posts)Its so hard to feel helpless and far away. I truly hope its all okay and youll be able to rest. Youll be in my thoughts, Hekate. ❤️
Hekate
(90,704 posts)sprinkleeninow
(20,249 posts)Please receive my prayer for your beloved family. The Eternal One will hear and have mercy. I ask for Him to comfort you and yours and grant healing and wellness to those who have fallen ill. I ask him to save those in distress due to the fires. God, in Your goodness and concern for all creation, protect the travelers from harm and any inconvenience in their plans. Amen.
These are dark days in our government and personally all over it seems. But there is a 'Light'....
💙
Hekate
(90,704 posts)spin
(17,493 posts)Others of course will ridicule my experience. However I am more than willing to say a prayer for your family.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)pazzyanne
(6,556 posts)Take care of yourself as you face your newest challenge. May all work out well for you all.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)maryallen
(2,172 posts)Good vibes and strength.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)diva77
(7,643 posts)The wind has been fast and furious all over SoCal this evening - I hope it settles down and takes mercy on your son and his home.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)demosincebirth
(12,537 posts)Hekate
(90,704 posts)Maraya1969
(22,481 posts)Hekate
(90,704 posts)gopiscrap
(23,761 posts)I do know a little from experience, we had a house fire and lost everything 28 years ago. My prayers and positive thoughts are with you!
Hekate
(90,704 posts)liberaltrucker
(9,129 posts)Hekate
(90,704 posts)Liberty Belle
(9,535 posts)until then.
Power is out in much of the area which may be why you're having trouble reaching anyone.
You can check Twitter.com for the #CaveFire hashtag to get the latest tweets. The Los Angeles Times has a story up.
So far no homes have been confirmed burned but that could change.
The fire is now close to parts of downtown Santa Barbara. I used to live there; so sad to see such a beautiful city threatened.
I will say a prayer and hope it helps, too.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)Liberty Belle
(9,535 posts)View a map of the evacuation zone here: https://sbcoem.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=ff627ef192de40b6b19c7c2718f59028
They just expanded the voluntary evacuation area all the way to El Camino Real. There's also a large mandatory evac area 5 miles wide.
If you're looking for family, you might check these shelters:
Shelter Location:
Goleta Valley Community Center
5679 Hollister Road. Goleta
Animal Sheltering: For Assistance, call Hotline: 805-681-4332
Small Animals:
Goleta Animal Shelter, 5473 Overpass Rd.
Large Animals:
Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara
For current information on evacuations, shelters and other updates visit https://readysbc.org/.
Volaris
(10,271 posts)Hes smart enough to get the hell out of the way, if your posting here is any indication of the education you offered him as an Offspring Person=)
Hekate
(90,704 posts)Volaris
(10,271 posts)Have a glass of wine, and take a well deserved nap lol!!!
Hekate
(90,704 posts)I thought I should acknowledge the kindness of friends. I think I can get some rest now and take in the caring. You too.
Heartstrings
(7,349 posts)orleans
(34,053 posts)to help keep your son safe, along with the others in his community
and to have him get in touch with you.
sending you love.
renate
(13,776 posts)Prayers and good thoughts for your son and your brother. Im so sorry you are going through this. You have all of us here sending light and love to all of you.
onecaliberal
(32,861 posts)Withywindle
(9,988 posts)May all be safe and well.
mahina
(17,662 posts)For your son and ohana,
For healing and comfort for your brother and helping brother too, and comfort and peace of mind and rest for you.
I hope you take one hand and put it on your heart, touching skin, and take deep breaths in and out. It helps!
Most of all, sending you aloha dear Hekate.
DFW
(54,390 posts)Here's hoping that things twist back. Nothing ever happens exactly as we expect or want, but sometimes things work out to "as best as can be expected." It sounds like you could use a little of that right now.
May your load lighten as the week's news trickles in!
Stinky The Clown
(67,800 posts)They are in the Evacuation Warning Zone. Right now he says the wind is favorable for them.
I hope you hear from your son and it is all good news for him.
I hope all is improving for your family.
AJT
(5,240 posts)still_one
(92,201 posts)hlthe2b
(102,283 posts)Thinking of you and yours.
malaise
(269,017 posts)tavernier
(12,389 posts)Keep us informed.
democrank
(11,095 posts)Scarsdale
(9,426 posts)Too much sadness all at once. Try to stay strong. Remember the old adage "Bad news travels fast. NO news, is good news" Maybe they are having trouble locating a safe source of communicating? Hopefully you will hear soon.
Clash City Rocker
(3,396 posts)Sorry you have to go through so much family stress at one time. Please make sure youre talking to someone about what youre feeling. Stress is a killer.
Good luck and God bless. Keep us apprised, please.
lillypaddle
(9,580 posts)that you and ALL of your family, will have much to be thankful for this thanksgiving.
redwitch
(14,944 posts)These fires are terrifying!
Tanuki
(14,918 posts)Also praying that the fire will cease and that all creatures great and small be safely spared.
nitpicker
(7,153 posts)CAL FIRE Incident
This is not a CAL FIRE incident. Contact the Administrative Unit for more information.
Last Updated
11/25/2019
Date Started
11/25/2019
Location Information
Highway 154 and E Camino Cielo near Painted Cave in the Los Padres National Forest
Counties
Santa Barbara
Acres Burned
3,100
Condition Statement
EVACUATION ORDER in place from Ontare to PATTERSON AVE, north of Cathedral Oaks Rd. For more information, please contact the Santa Barbara Sheriff: https://twitter.com/sbsheriff https://www.facebook.com/santabarbarasheriff County Emergency Call Center, (833) 688-5551.
a la izquierda
(11,795 posts)and hopes for good news soon.
MFM008
(19,814 posts)And your family.
💙💜🧡💚
dewsgirl
(14,961 posts)BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)CaptYossarian
(6,448 posts)Poeraria
(219 posts)panader0
(25,816 posts)A few years ago I was ordered to evacuate during the Monument fire
here in So Az. Scary stuff. I had to make a quick decision on what to save
and take with me--old family photos. some artwork and 10 guitars.
I hope everything will be OK.
ChazII
(6,205 posts)being said.
Docreed2003
(16,860 posts)Hortensis
(58,785 posts)Hope all're holding okay.
Hugin
(33,148 posts)I'm sending some of my best wishes your way.
SayItLoud
(1,702 posts)N_E_1 for Tennis
(9,728 posts)planetc
(7,812 posts)Your son undoubtedly has the brains you gave him at conception. He will do the smart thing. As soon as he's finished, he will Check In with Mom.
I have noticed that there is a factor not measured by our modern scientific medicine, and that is the patient's attitude. May your brother have attitude to burn, and wake up and demand breakfast.
kag
(4,079 posts)About five years ago we had to evacuate quickly (three cats, a guinea pig, two kids and as many photo albums as we could carry). The fire got within about half a mile, but the firefighters were (are) heroic, and saved many houses in our neighborhood, including ours.
I'll keep your whole family in my deepest thoughts.
lark
(23,102 posts)I believe in covering all the bases, just to be sure.
SWBTATTReg
(22,129 posts)your family, friends, and neighbors.
If I know most of our extended DU family, and I think sometimes I do, all of us do wish the best of health and safe shelter in times of need, for all of your extended family, friends, and neighbors, in California...
JohnnyLib2
(11,212 posts)Sending good thoughts and virtual hugs on Tuesday.
CaptainTruth
(6,592 posts)WinstonSmith4740
(3,056 posts)We've got you.
denvine
(802 posts)Sorry you are going through such crisis right before the Holidays.
Raster
(20,998 posts)yardwork
(61,622 posts)Lady Freedom Returns
(14,120 posts)(((Vibes))) ❣️🌈💞
radical noodle
(8,000 posts)It sounds as though you've been hit with a ton of worry and stress. Sending good wishes for your entire family to make it through this difficult time.
onecent
(6,096 posts)pandr32
(11,586 posts)I hope you get some good news soon. Sending Aloha.
OldBaldy1701E
(5,129 posts)My Gaia give her healing embrace to you and yours...
Blessed Be...
OldBaldy
sarge43
(28,941 posts)Keeping you all in my thoughts.
Tom Rinaldo
(22,913 posts)I hope you are surrounded by friends and loved ones (in additio0n to us) and that some good news will arrive.
Mme. Defarge
(8,033 posts)I remembered you last night in my prayers and this morning when I said my morning prayers with a lit candle and icons. May the Holy Theotokos, Saint Michael and all of Gods angels watch over and protect you and yours and all people in harms way.
Blessings ❤️❤️❤️
shenmue
(38,506 posts)Alliepoo
(2,221 posts)And sending you a big (((HUG)))!
woodsprite
(11,915 posts)guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)H2O Man
(73,555 posts)I've been building a new lodge, and am keeping you and your family in mind. Hopefully, it will be done in the next day or two, and we will be doing ceremony for you.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)H2O Man
(73,555 posts)I read post #195, and am glad that things are going better. But we will carry on the ceremony, using the white flint cobbles that intend healing energy, with you & your family in mind. My 2nd cousin and I have a smaller circle in ceremony than we did 30 or 40 years ago -- some have moved to other parts of the country, others have passed on -- but we have some youngsters that we are teaching the ceremonies. And so I thank you for this opportunity to teach them the most important one of all.
peacebuzzard
(5,174 posts)bluestarone
(16,958 posts)Cha
(297,257 posts)with your son in Santa Barbara and your brother in Oregon, Hekate! May your son and family be safe from the fires and your brother get well!
My niece and her little boy had to evacuate in the hills of Los Angeles.. thankfully their house was safe.. so much devastation, though
TygrBright
(20,760 posts)babylonsister
(171,066 posts)of you and yours, my friend.
PatrickforO
(14,576 posts)Hortensis
(58,785 posts)no homes lost so far, so including their son's. The fire's 0% contained but currently in the mountains, winds dropped dramatically, and rain expected tonight and tomorrow.
Sending out more wishes for good news eventually from Oregon.
This was taken by a later evacuee in California just about the time Hekate was hanging it up last night.
Link to tweet
Enoki33
(1,587 posts)Marthe48
(16,963 posts)My nephew and his in-laws live in S. Ca. Last year, the Woolsey fire threatened them all, but they came through ok. Communication was awful, but they contacted us as soon as they could. Hope your brother gets well. Hang in there!
malaise
(269,018 posts)highplainsdem
(48,990 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)I hope everyone stays well and healthy. Please let us know how everything is going!
montana_hazeleyes
(3,424 posts)Hoping for the best outcome for your family.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)It started last Thursday, with news about my brother who lives in Oregon. He's 71, a lifetime heavy smoker and drinker with COPD, edema, and apparently a bleeding ulcer. He lives alone.
Our youngest brother wrote to us 2 sisters: Just wanted to let you know that Joe has been in and out of the ICU twice in a week, he has had to call an ambulance to pick him up and was apparently barely able to do so both times. He has an ulcer that starts bleeding and he doesn't know it, so he gets weak and has trouble breathing and moving about so he calls an ambulance.
Apparently the second time he ended up at the ER they decided to keep him under medical supervision until some kind of stability could be achieved. That was when they contacted family, i.e. youngest brother. It really sounded like Joe was dying, and we started making preliminary plans to fly in from upstate NY, Ventura CA, and San Clemente CA, so we could say goodbye if the medical reports continued to be that bad.
But apparently Joe has stabilized for now. He's not healthy, that's no longer in the cards, but he's not actually dying either, so that is good news for now.
And it is good that the rest of us don't have to fly this weekend, because what with the holiday and the weather systems in play across the continent it would have been awful. I suspect we 3 will try to put together a visit before the end of the year, or shortly after the New Year.
I spent several days in tears, though, thinking of what a brilliant raconteur he always was, and the charm he evidently always had for the ladies. I know two women who were girlfriends when he was probably 19 - 21, who have a very soft spot for him to this day, and have just found out that his landlady has actually been his guardian angel for several years, managing his SS check and hiring him for paid maintenance work from time to time.
So good. Or, as good as it gets.
The fire sounds stabilized, too. It's only grown a couple hundred acres since last night, to 4300 acres, containment at 10%. No homes have been destroyed that we know of. Mutual aid systems throughout SoCal have thrown hundreds of personnel, dozens of fire trucks (I think they get staged in the neighborhoods), and more water-dropping aircraft than I knew were in the region at this fire. We are all counting on the rain tonight.
Our son is safe and has a place to stay with his dog. His house that he has worked so hard to have is safe. He is okay.. I am so relieved.
And that's all there is for now. Thank you all. Thank you all so much for helping me through this.
thinkingagain
(906 posts)Thats a lot to deal with all at once and very stressful glad to hear that things are a bit better.
Good thoughts all around.
Have a beautiful holiday.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,627 posts)I saw that on the news tonight.
They also reported that no homes had been lost.
I hope you're resting much easier now.........
ismnotwasm
(41,984 posts)Gothmog
(145,288 posts)sheshe2
(83,773 posts)Your son is safe. Please get some sleep, Hekate.
Love you.
UpInArms
(51,284 posts)And the blades of danger seem to have retracted
Peace and joy to you, dear hekate
emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)liberaltrucker
(9,129 posts)Hortensis
(58,785 posts)not out in the storm so to speak. I'm presuming/hoping your son's home is one of the many that isn't threatened by potential runoff and debris flows from the much needed rains.
Happy almost-Thanksgiving.
Skittles
(153,164 posts)hoping everyone stays safe
demtenjeep
(31,997 posts)prayers being said as soon as typing stops
hamsterjill
(15,220 posts)Sending prayers, light and love.