I just came across this thread. Haven't been keeping up with the news lately, but this is horrible. I hope you gentlemen and the rest of Californians get through this safely and without much more additional damage. And to think that while working in NV, I came across a couple of firefighters from Cali (great guys, too bad I had to return early and couldn't go with'em for a couple of drinks) there on call since the fire hazard level was fairly high down there. I hope NV firefighters are in CA to return the favor and I hope they send some help from BC. Except for the brief period during 9/11, they're truly the unsung heroes.